Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.
Cast: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham
13 episodes
1. The Garden WeaselOver Larry's strong protests, network executives force him to do a live commercial on the show for one of his sponsors.TV-MACC28minAug 15, 1992
2. The PromiseLarry is annoyed that David Spade is booked on another show and Hank's fan club visits.TV-MACC25minAug 22, 1992
3. The Spiders EpisodeLarry battles his reluctance when real live spiders are scheduled for the show, and tries to find a sketch to do with guest Carol Burnett.TV-MACC28minAug 29, 1992
4. Guest HostLarry goes on holiday and Dana Carvey takes over. Hank is not pleased.TV-MACC29minSep 5, 1992
5. The New ProducerA friend of Larry's temporarily replaces Artie as producer but schemes to make the job permanent.TV-MACC28minSep 12, 1992
6. The Flirt EpisodeJeannie becomes very jealous and accuses Larry of flirting with a playful Mimi Rogers on the show.TV-MACC24minSep 19, 1992
7. Hank's ContractIt's contract negotiation time for Hank and he's going for a raise ... and a golf cart.TV-MACC29minSep 26, 1992
8. Out of the LoopLarry feels out of touch when he's the last to know that his headwriter is having a torrid office affair.TV-MACC23minOct 3, 1992
9. The Talk Show EpisodeAn argument at home with Jeannie causes Larry to lose his concentration during the show that night.TV-MACC25minOct 10, 1992
10. PartyLarry's little dinner at home with Arthur, initiated by Jeannie, escalates into a full-blown party and causes Larry to become extremely paranoid.TV-MACC23minOct 17, 1992
11. The Warmth EpisodeWorried about his ratings, Larry hires a focus group to help him tighten up the show.TV-MACC24minOct 24, 1992
12. A Brush With (the Elbow of) GreatnessLarry makes the tabloids when a woman claims he knocked her into a magazine rack and neglected to apologize.TV-MACC23minOct 31, 1992
13. The 'Hey Now' EpisodeHank falls asleep during the show, which is just the last straw for a fed-up Larry.TV-MACC22minNov 7, 1992
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Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Garry Shandling, Dennis Klein
- Cast
- Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn, Penny Johnson Jerald, Mary Lynn Rajskub
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures Television, HBO, Brillstein-Grey Entertainment
Maturity rating
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