'Seinfeld' was 'torturous' for Larry David, biographer says
A new biography reveals that Larry David found the production of 'Seinfeld' to be a torturous experience due to his intense perfectionism. Despite the show's massive success, David reportedly felt the pressure to maintain high quality was unsustainable.
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It provides insight into the creative process and mental health challenges faced by high-profile creators in the entertainment industry.
Hear this story If there's ever a " Seinfeld " reboot, count Larry David out.
"Seinfeld" launched the comedian's career in the '90s, earned him two Emmy Awards and cemented his status as a Hollywood mainstay, but he'd rather go to prison than do another season.
The classic sitcom became complete agony for the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" star, 79, who co-created "Seinfeld" with Jerry Seinfeld. In "Emperor of Nothing: The Making of Larry David," biographer Blake J. Harris explains how pressure and tension on the set made the show unbearable.
In an Oct. 23 episode of "Obsessed: The Podcast," Harris said that ahead of the show's fifth season, which started airing in 1993, David would "rather spend a year in prison than do another season of Seinfeld." Harris said running the show was "torturous" for the comedian.
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