Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season 3

I got CYE based on seeing it in the DVD store, never having seen HBO. I know Larry David is the co creator and writer on Seinfeld, yet as comedian actor he is totally new to me. It is fascinating and a little disturbing to see the similarities between Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. The gestures, intonation, delivery, humor and even similar facial expressions are a little eerie at times. Who influenced who? This third season is brilliant with obvious parallels with both Seinfeld and Fawlty Towers starring John Cleese. Minor situations become major drama, with the main character creating situations which become farcical and then get resolved. The ruthless self absorption of the LD character, is quite compelling to watch, as he fearlessly goes where other people just wouldn't, and is often oblivious or indifferent to the destruction he causes. You just got to admire someone who relentlessly does not care what other people think. I was particularly appalled by the firing of the chef, after hiring him for being bald, and then firing him for wearing a toupee. Refusing to thank a friend's wife for buying dinner, because her husband put down the card, and he was the bread winner, as it was his money not their money that was paying for the meal. Shamelessly using the death of his mother to get sympathy sex from Cheryl. Having Cheryl bake cookies filled with Benadryl so that Richard Lewis' new Christian girlfriend who refused to take medication would eat them and recover quickly from her peanut allergy reaction which LD triggered. The beauty of it would be she would think her recovery was due to prayer. Asking a waiter for the tip back because he thought he had tipped him twice. Giving his friend a yoga mantra, Ja Ya then asking him to stop using it. Friend discovers yoga mantra means f--- me! The episode where he hires the chef with Tourette's syndrome, is classic in the way of Seinfeld. I think my favorite episode if I had to choose is the Corpse Sniffing Dog. Cheryl the wife is priceless as a study in patience 'Loving you is my job Larry.' I could go on. LD is truly appalling, yet I love the show, and have also ordered season 2. The series does contain some strong language, compared to network offerings. Update: Having now seen season 2 as well, I consider season 3 is consistently better, although I have to say season 2 has a couple of really outstanding episodes. I particularly liked the one with Thor the Wrestler. I recommend you get season 3 first. All the episodes on season 3 are very good. There is a stop and greet interview with most of the cast. It is interesting to note that there is little scripted dialogue, yet the stories are very well structured, and the situations are extremely well set up, and the actors just go, and they have different cameras focused in on each actor. It is unconventional, yet works amazingly well.

I've not yet seen the DVD set, but I can certainly attest to the quality of this fine series. Once again, HBO has hit the mark with Larry David. The third season of Curb Your Enthusiasm is full of hilarious episodes -- every one of which is successful in eliciting whole-heared belly laughs. There's not a one I can think of which fails to well-please the viewer. This season, the plot revolves around Larry and manager Jeff's investment into a new restaurant. His business partners are an eclectic bunch, including Tim Kazurinski of SNL fame and Michael York, most recently of Austin Powers (Bazil Expedition) fame. Larry's offhand remark about Kazurinski's son after a pool party sets the stage for a very memorable episode; and, the season finale is a classic. If you've never seen Curb Your Enthusiam, you are definitely missing out (think of Seinfeld without the restrictions of network TV). For newbie's, I would recommend starting with Season 1 and working your way up. For those existing fans, though, Season 3 is a must-have.

One of the funniest shows ever. Larry David is the comic genius behind Seinfeld and he shines here in his own series where he continues to tell tales of nothing as you watch the regular Larry David going about life in the most ridiculous and comedic way possible. Recommended for everyone, but its an adult comedy, as the humor tends to push the envelope sometimes.

Larry David is undoubtedly one of the funniest jews alive. not humans because well i dont know its just a different, stranger category. The ensemble is tighter than before and the darker side of everyones enthusiasm really comes out in this season. I highly reccomend it if you are even thinking about it. its well worth the money and you can watch them over and over. If you like the F-word you will like this regardless of your taste. Curb your enthusiasm and buy it allready.

I've seen CYE episodes here and there occasionally over the years, but I haven't seen anything on TV anywhere that had me laughing as hard as "Benedryl Brownies." Maybe it was just my mood, but that one episode encapsulated what I like so much about this show, with some great work by Richard Lewis and the other supporting castmembers. Favorite Wanda Sykes is in this episode for just a few brief moments, but makes the most of them as usual. Larry is at the top of his game in season three. The other episodes from the third season are great too. I'd almost recommend starting with the 3rd season CD and working back and forward if you are new to the series.

If you like to laugh I guarantee you will LOVE "Curb Your Enthusiasm". Larry David is truely a genius to be able to come up with a different theme each season and build on that theme throughout the season. There are seven seasons available on Amazon and I recommend all seven. Actually, I have only seen six seasons and have pre-ordered season seven and can not wait to view it. I do, however, strongly object to the use of GD. This is upsetting to me and serves no useful purpose. But, if you are able to get beyond the language you will love "Curb". It is Seinfeld on steroids!

No, I cannot curb my enthusiasm for this entire series! Unique, super-funny, one of a kind, priceless. Can't wait for new seasons (just heard that they are working on more installments, and am unable to curb the enthusiasm incited by his great news!

This is just one year of the complete seven year set. Year three. I caught bits and pieces of the series when it was on HBO but never put the whole thing together. When you see it that way, you miss things. When you see it this way, you catch those little things that later come out with other little things and the whole thing together makes for a hillarious ending. This way you can sit and see each episode for the whole year and not miss anything like you did when you saw bits and pieces of it each week. Once you get to know Larry and the other characters and see what actually takes place, and how it evolves into a story line, it becomes a really funny, funny show. Now I know why I was addicted to Seinfeld so much. Larry brings the same kind of comedy to "Curb Your Enthusiasm" as he did to Seinfeld. Very funny stuff, and Amazon has all seven years at a very reasonable price. When you go thru one, you'll want more. But one caution, it's not for small kids. It has some language to it and it has some sexual references in it. I would not show it to smaller children.

i ve watched all 11 current seasons of curb and looking forward to the final season-each episode flows evenly into next one and each of larry s supporting actors-jeff garlin-richard lewis-susie green and others whose names i can recall- are xcellent and perfect fit in their roles -their conversations are quite ordinary yet entertainingly funny at same time-the reprising of past stars in some episodes are well done in they way each one confronts larry on his annoying behaviors

面白くて暇さえあれば何度も見返してしまう。 今回はなんと言ってもトークショーが一番の見所。 （実はSusieって美人だったのね） トークショーでのLarry DavidとRichard Lewisの掛け合いが 劇の中の掛け合いのまんまで面白かった。 これ見ちゃうと、Friendsは物足りなくなっちゃうな。

very funny show

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My husband loves this series. Came quickly, no problems