Step inside the mind of legendary writer and director Larry Charles, best known for Seinfeld, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and for directing films like Borat, Bruno, and The Dictator.
In this episode of The Plug w/ Justin Jay, Larry shares raw, unfiltered stories about Hollywood, comedy, and the creative process. From working alongside Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld to directing groundbreaking films with Sacha Baron Cohen, Larry reflects on risk-taking, failure, and why comedy still matters in a divided world.
If you’re curious about the behind-the-scenes of classic TV, the challenges of making bold, politically charged films, or the evolving role of comedy in culture, this conversation is essential listening.
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00:00 – Larry Charles joins The Plug
03:15 – Breaking into comedy writing
07:40 – Behind the scenes of Seinfeld
12:20 – Risk and innovation in comedy
16:45 – Curb Your Enthusiasm and improv freedom
21:30 – Directing Borat and its impact
27:10 – Working with Sacha Baron Cohen
32:00 – Hollywood vs independent voices
37:50 – Comedy as social commentary
42:30 – Lessons from failure
48:15 – The future of comedy
53:00 – Closing thoughts & takeaways
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