Paula (a spot-on portrayal by Janeane Garofalo) has to step in and produce the show after Arthur (the always excellent Rip Torn) finds himself stuck on the road. However, Larry (Garry Shandling in top antsy form) isn't told about this.
This episode displays just how easily things can fall apart on Larry's show if one simple thing goes wrong with positively gut-busting results: Larry's trademark neediness is in full obnoxious swing, the air conditioner goes on the fritz, guests Steven Wright and Bruno Kirby argue about who goes on first (they wind up going on together for a joint interview with Larry), and Hank (the divinely bumbling Jeffrey Tambor) connives his way into performing a silly magic trick at the end of the show. Porno for Pyros tear it up with a fiercely groovy song. An absolute hoot.
This episode displays just how easily things can fall apart on Larry's show if one simple thing goes wrong with positively gut-busting results: Larry's trademark neediness is in full obnoxious swing, the air conditioner goes on the fritz, guests Steven Wright and Bruno Kirby argue about who goes on first (they wind up going on together for a joint interview with Larry), and Hank (the divinely bumbling Jeffrey Tambor) connives his way into performing a silly magic trick at the end of the show. Porno for Pyros tear it up with a fiercely groovy song. An absolute hoot.
