Larry David Got His Big Break On A 'Rip-Off' Of SNL
Larry David wasn't exactly thrilled with the sketch comedy show that launched his TV career. Still, the experience came with a few surprising benefits.
Larry David's entry into television began with a stint on the ABC series "Fridays" in the 1980s. While the show is now largely forgotten, it provided David with his first big break in the industry. However, David felt the series was a shameless imitation of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL), noting how the producers added elements like the "Weekend Update" segment and a weekly musical guest despite initially promising otherwise.
Despite David's disdain for the show, he did appreciate the physical comedy of fellow cast member Michael Richards, whose performance as Rabbi Feinberg on "Fridays" foreshadowed his role as Cosmo Kramer on "Seinfeld."
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