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Larry David's New HBO Sketch Series Reimagines U.S. History

The Obamas' Higher Ground backs a cameo-led sketch show that uses Larry David's comic persona to satirize moments from American history.

Overview

  • HBO released a full trailer Thursday that confirms the series' sketch format, satirical tone, and wide roster of guest stars.
  • The seven-episode limited series will premiere June 26 on HBO and HBO Max with new episodes released weekly through an August 7 finale.
  • Larry David co-created and wrote the show with Jeff Schaffer, who directs all episodes and serves as an executive producer.
  • Trailer vignettes mock landmarks such as the Wright brothers, the Boston Tea Party and a V‑J Day reenactment, showing the series will retell history in short, gag-driven sketches.
  • Positioned as part of 2026's 250th-anniversary programming, the show pairs David's established comic voice with High Ground's production clout and a celebrity cameo strategy that aims to bring broad attention to the semiquincentennial.