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Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
★ 5.5/10•2026•TV-MA•Comedy
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He can tell a lie.

An improvised, comedic approach to major events in American history in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 26, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - LivingstonE133m

Livingston

Robert Livingston takes a first pass at the Declaration of Independence. Rosa Parks settles in for an uncomfortable bus ride.

Jun 26, 2026

Episode 2 - FarewellE232m

Farewell

Meriwether Lewis shares news of his upcoming travels with his long-suffering wife. Larry presses George Washington for answers.

Jul 3, 2026

Episode 3 - McCarthyE335m

McCarthy

Larry crashes a party in Boston Harbor. Jonesy makes a stop on the Underground Railroad. The Wright Brothers prepare for their first flight. Senator Joe McCarthy calls out his fellow congressmen for their problematic conduct.

Jul 10, 2026

Episode 4 - DeepthroatE436m

Deepthroat

Bob Woodward receives some questionable intel. Henry Ford is forced to take a local mensch out for a test drive. Bachelor president James Buchanan tries his luck with the ladies. Vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk makes his mother a little too proud.

Jul 17, 2026

Episode 5 - LincolnE535m

Lincoln

Larry plays a key role during the showdown at the O.K. Corral. President Lincoln receives advice from his Chief of Staff, Lawrence Butterfield. President Johnson recruits Butterfield to help convince a grieving Mary Todd to move out of the White House.

Jul 24, 2026

Episode 6 - BuzzE635m

Buzz

After Paul Revere issues his warning, Larry and his wife prepare to flee. At the Alamo, Davy Crockett hides a crucial secret. Susan B. Anthony deals with a rude dinner guest. Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin butt heads during their lunar mission.

Jul 31, 2026

Episode 7 - LawrenceE732m

Lawrence

Larry gets caught up in the moment on VJ Day. After delivering a lengthy speech, President William Henry Harrison falls ill. Rescuers question the surviving members of the Donner Party. In 2014, President Obama makes waves for his apparel decisions.

Aug 7, 2026

Actors

Larry David

Larry David

Various Characters

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