Product Description Curb Your Enthusiasm: The Complete Third Season (DVD)Larry David has it all--money, security, famous friends, a nurturing wife, a devoted agent, TV and restaurant deals on the horizon. So why is he still so intent on making a mess of his life? Just because you've made it doesn't mean you've got it made. 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'--it's the HBO comedy series starring Larry David as...Larry David! In Season Three, Larry and his manager Jeff's investment in a restaurant leads to laughs when it comes to settling on a chef. Meanwhile, Larry gets into his usual assortment of problems--this time involving Christmas tipping, a manger scene, cell phone miscommunication, the 'nanny from hell,' betraying the confidence of rapper Krazee-Eyez Killa, committing a 'penis faux pas,' and even using his mother's death to escape some unsavory invitations.]]> .com The third season of HBO's comedy sensation offers more of the same. "Not that there's anything wrong with that," to quote Larry David's other television series, a certain little sitcom called Seinfeld. Consequently, Curb Your Enthusiasm's junior year means more Larry (Larry David) and more of his hilariously embarrassing mishaps. It also means more of his patient spouse Cheryl (Cheryl Hines), avuncular manager Jeff (Jeff Garlin), Jeffs foul-mouthed wife Susie (Susie Essman), and assorted celebrity pals, including Richard Lewis, Ted Danson, Wanda Sykes, Paul Reiser, and Martin Short, all playing themselves (or, like Larry, versions thereof). The theme that (loosely) ties these 10 episodes together is Larry's involvement in upscale eatery Bobo's, in which Danson and Michael York (yes, that Michael York) are co-investors. As expected, the restaurant will serve to complicate Larry's life in every conceivable way--and vice versa. But the funniest (and most profane) episode must surely be "Krazee-Eyez Killa," starring Chris Williams (Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story) as the fidelity-impaired gangster rapper to whom Wanda has become engaged. This riotous installment, which sends up Jewish, Italian, and African American gangsters alike, won an Emmy for Robert B. Weide's direction and features that old master-of-direction himself, Martin Scorsese, who first appeared in "The Special Section" (in which Larry bribes a gravedigger to relocate his mothers gravesite). It's also the episode in which Larry gets a hair stuck in his throat. That hair, which once belonged to someone rather close to him, will remain lodged there for the next several episodes, until a "divine intervention" in "Mary, Joseph and Larry" dislodges it once and for all--along with the last of Larry's dignity. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
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The art of not caring for other people's approval
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.
M**D
Tim Kazurinski's kid is well endowed!
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.
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"Curb's" Review
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!
H**E
My favorite season so far
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.
E**T
Great Uncomfortable Laughter
I got started with Curb by watching the censored versions on WGN TV in October of 2010. I got hooked. This is a great series and it is one where you hope the season lasted for than 10 weeks. It reminded me of my craving for Mad Men. Season 3 was "pretty, prettty good" as Larry David would say. I have not seen the other complete seasons as this point. I could do without the many F-bombs though by Susie Essman. Curb just cracks me up and this series will do the job.
T**E
More Hil-LARRY-tee in Season 3
I must admit. I'm very biased. I absolutely love Curb Your Enthusiasm. Although Season 2 is my all-time favorite season, I'd forgotten the hidden gems in Season 3. The Corpse Sniffing Dog. Krazee-Eyez Killa. The Grand Opening. Chet's Shirt. The on-going rivalry between Larry and Ted Danson. Brilliant! I suspect I will end up owning every season at some point because repeated viewing only makes Curb funnier to me. Buy and enjoy!!
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