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Larry David Mocks RFK Jr. in New HBO Show: 'Drop Dead, Bobby'

Larry David's new HBO show sparks conversation with a controversial jab at RFK Jr.

By · Published July 19, 2026  15:54 UTC · Updated July 21, 2026  20:29 UTC

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Larry David targeted RFK Jr. in a new HBO series titled Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness. During the show, David told RFK Jr. to drop dead and claimed he was not a doctor.

The coverage also noted that Cheryl Hines was snubbed from the series.

Epilogue added 94d ago, after coverage quieted.

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 11 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 11.
  • Primary Driver: Larry David's new HBO show sparks conversation with a controversial jab at RFK Jr.
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Larry David's new HBO series, Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, has sparked attention for a scene where David's character tells RFK Jr. to 'drop dead.' The exchange has drawn significant coverage, with outlets discussing the context and implications of the remark. Coverage emphasizes the tension between David and RFK Jr., with multiple sources noting the three-word retort.

The Independent and The Daily Beast have explored the absence of Cheryl Hines, David's co-star from Curb Your Enthusiasm, from the new show. Entertainment Weekly and Variety have focused on the direct confrontation between David's character and RFK Jr.

Watch for reactions from RFK Jr. and Cheryl Hines. Coverage does not yet specify whether Hines' absence is related to the on-screen tension.

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What is the title of Larry David's new HBO show?

The show is titled Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.

What did Larry David's character say to RFK Jr.?

David's character told RFK Jr. to 'drop dead.'

Why is Cheryl Hines not in the new show?

Coverage does not yet specify the reason for Cheryl Hines' absence.

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