{"id":2478307,"date":"2026-06-27T13:42:49","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2478307"},"modified":"2026-06-27T13:42:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T13:42:49","slug":"larry-david-turns-the-declaration-of-independence-into-a-list-of-petty-grievances-in-new-miniseries-premiere","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/larry-david-turns-the-declaration-of-independence-into-a-list-of-petty-grievances-in-new-miniseries-premiere\/","title":{"rendered":"Larry David turns the Declaration of Independence into a list of petty grievances in new miniseries premiere"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">Key Points<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Larry David is inserting himself into iconic American moments in his new miniseries, <em>Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the first episode, he plays a Founding Father who writes the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, before Thomas Jefferson.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Instead of focusing on the colonies&#8217; grievances against the British, David&#8217;s list amounts to a list of petty grievances.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/larry-david\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Larry David;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Larry David&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Larry David<\/a> is declaring independence from minor inconveniences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <em>Curb Your Enthusiasm <\/em>star is inserting himself into some of America\u2019s most iconic moments in his new miniseries <em>Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness<\/em> \u2014\u00a0and in the premiere episode, he\u2019s taking a first stab at one of America&#8217;s foundational texts.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In the opening sketch, David plays Robert Livingston, one of the five men appointed to draft the document outlining the colonies&#8217; case for separating from the British crown. Written mostly by Thomas Jefferson, the Declaration listed 27 grievances against King George III.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But on the show, a congressman played by <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/person\/henry-winkler\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Henry Winkler;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Henry Winkler&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Henry Winkler<\/a> announces that Livingston has taken the liberty of writing a first draft.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cReally didn&#8217;t take me that long,\u201d David as Livingston boasts. \u201cOnly used two quills. Two quills!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;We are in gratitude,\u201d Winkler replies. \u201cBut we agreed that we would only have 27 grievances. Then all of a sudden, you add all of these other grievances.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cAgreed,\u201d says Jefferson, played by Alan Tudyk. \u201cThere are several, and they are beyond perplexing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cMr. Jefferson, I don&#8217;t think that we want to limit Rembrandt on how many colors he can use when he paints, do we?\u201d retorts Livingston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Congress proceeds to go over some of those \u201cperplexing\u201d additions:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If someone invites you to a dinner party, you are legally within your rights as an American citizen to ask who is coming to that dinner party before you accept. (\u201cDon&#8217;t you want to know who you&#8217;re going to be spending your evening sitting next to?\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It is illegal to share an umbrella. (\u201cDon&#8217;t get somebody else wet because you are too stupid to bring your own.\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">After Jan. 7, it is illegal to wish anyone a happy New Year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It is illegal to take deep breaths outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No sharing desserts. (\u201cWe&#8217;re not animals&#8230;all eating out of a trough.\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you pick a line, you have to stay in it. (\u201cOtherwise, it&#8217;s just chaos.\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Men shall refrain from fanning themselves in public. (\u201cDoes anybody really want to see this?\u201d)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It&#8217;s illegal to tell someone about your dream. (\u201cNo matter how interesting it may seem to the dreamer, the others have no interest in hearing about it.&#8221;)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">There should be a national ban on toasting.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you begin a new health routine, keep it to yourself.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">If you visit England, don&#8217;t suddenly return with an English accent.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">It is illegal to stroke one&#8217;s beard.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">No clapping along to the music and expecting others to join in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Livingston\u2019s colleagues are not amused. \u201cHere&#8217;s the truth I hold to be self-evident: You, sir, are an imbecile,\u201d says a founding father played by Chris Parnell.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThis is not just a declaration of independence,\u201d Livingston argues. \u201cThis is a declaration of common sense. In 250 years, our descendants will thank us for the great work that we&#8217;ve done here, making their lives immeasurably better. Gentlemen, are you with me? Yay or nay?\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p><i>Larry David and Barack Obama<br \/>Credit: Courtesy of Art Streiber\/HBO<\/i><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cNay,\u201d they answer in unison, with Parnell adding for emphasis, \u201cA thousand times nay.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Winkler then asks Jefferson to take over the declaration duties and then marshals to escort Livingston out of the room.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cThat won&#8217;t be necessary,\u201d he fires back. \u201cI don&#8217;t want to live in a country where people share umbrellas, take deep breaths outside, change lines willy-nilly, fan themselves, stroke their beards, share dreams and desserts. Happy New Year, a&#8211;holes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, <\/em>which is executive-produced by Barack and Michelle Obama, debuted Friday at 9:00 pm. New episodes air weekly leading up to the season finale on Aug. 7.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Read the original article on <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ew.com\/larry-david-petty-grievances-declaration-of-independence-new-miniseries-premiere-12006921\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Entertainment Weekly;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Entertainment Weekly&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Entertainment Weekly<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Points Larry David is inserting himself into iconic American moments in his new miniseries, Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. In the first episode, he plays a Founding Father who writes the first draft of the Declaration of Independence, before Thomas Jefferson. Instead of focusing on the colonies&#8217; grievances against the British, David&#8217;s [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2478308,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25172],"tags":[487790,338497,487789,347450,313544,487787,487786,412911,487788],"class_list":["post-2478307","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-entertainment","tag-american-moments","tag-curb-your-enthusiasm","tag-grievances","tag-henry-winkler","tag-larry-david","tag-petty-grievances","tag-robert-livingston","tag-thomas-jefferson","tag-unhappiness"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Larry-David-turns-the-Declaration-of-Independence-into-a-list.jpeg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2478307","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2478307"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2478307\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2478309,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2478307\/revisions\/2478309"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2478308"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2478307"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2478307"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2478307"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}