Larry David Takes the Blame for Barack Obama’s Infamous Tan Suit in ‘Life, Larry’ Finale
The finale shows Larry David causing the mishap that leads Obama to wear the tan suit, while Obama appears as himself and calls parts of the sketch true.
- On Friday, Former President Barack Obama appeared in the finale of the HBO series Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, reenacting the origin of his 2014 'tan suit controversy'.
- The sketch jokingly blames Larry David for the incident, which drew intense criticism in 2014 when pundits deemed Obama's earth-tone suit 'unpresidential' during an ISIS press conference.
- After David accidentally spills a drink that ruins Obama's navy suit, he suggests the tan suit as an alternative for the press conference. The two men riff on topics including whether "say hi to someone for me" is "kind of silly."
- Co-Creator Jeff Schaffer noted that Obama displayed strong improvisation skills, even offering directing notes to David. Schaffer recalled Obama saying, "I have fun being annoyed by Larry," though he joked the comedian's persona rubbed off on him.
- Produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground company, the seven-episode series coincided with the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and is now streaming on HBO Max.
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