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Obama Cameos in Teaser for Larry David’s HBO Sketch Series Premiering June 26

The series pairs Larry David with the Obamas’ Higher Ground to satirize overlooked moments in U.S. history.

Overview

  • The teaser, which debuted Thursday, shows Obama joking that nothing prepared him for working with David and includes a bit where David asks to list him as his emergency contact.
  • HBO set a June 26 premiere on HBO and Max for the seven-episode limited series, with new episodes weekly through the August 7 finale.
  • David co-wrote the show with longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, who directs every episode, and both join Barack and Michelle Obama as executive producers through Higher Ground.
  • Each half-hour features four sketches that riff on American history as the country approaches its 250th birthday.
  • The ensemble blends Curb Your Enthusiasm regulars with guests such as Bill Hader, Jon Hamm, Kathryn Hahn, Sean Hayes, Susie Essman, Vince Vaughn, Jeff Garlin and Jerry Seinfeld.