5 Great HBO Comedies That Almost Nobody Talks About Anymore
From Tenacious D to The Larry Sanders Show, these five overlooked HBO comedies deserve a lot more attention than they currently get from audiences today.
Here are five great HBO comedies that almost nobody talks about anymore.
Tenacious D, a musical duo consisting of Jack Black and Kyle Gass, had a limited series on HBO from 1997 to 2000. Though the show's run was short, it introduced viewers to the duo as the greatest band on Earth. The show featured their early performances and original songs, providing a prequel to their later fame.
Garfunkel and Oates, folk comedy duo Riki Lindhome and Kate Micucci, gained acclaim through YouTube before landing on HBO. Their observational songs, such as "Pregnant Women Are Smug" and "Me, You, and Steve," were developed as a series. Although their pilot was not fully ordered, the five webisodes released on HBO Go showcased their unique comedic style.
High Maintenance, a cannabis comedy-drama created by Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld, followed a marijuana delivery guy in New York City. The show, which aired on HBO from 2012 to 2015, showcased various characters in the city and maintained its silly premise, sharp writing, and succinct stories. Notable guest stars included Dan Stevens, Greta Lee, Britt Lower, Ken Leung, Hannibal Buress, Margaret Cho, and Martha Stewart.
Arli$$, a dark comedy created by Robert Wuhl, was HBO's first foray into satirically spotlighting what really happens behind the scenes of professional sports. The series aired from 1995 to 1996 and provided a glimpse into the world of sports through a humorous lens.
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