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  • Join JB Smoove a.k.a. Leon Black of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' as he breaks down his biggest moments from the show. From Leon's introduction to Larry David to the time he tried glasses, JB takes us through some highlights from his longstanding run on the iconic HBO sitcom.
    Director: Kristen DeVore
    Director of Photography: Grant Bell
    Editor: Phil Ceconi
    Guest: JB Smoove
    Producer: Sam Dennis
    Production Manager: Andressa Pelachi; James Pipitone
    Production Coordinator: Elizabeth Hymes
    Talent Booker: Ernesto Macias
    Camera Operator: Oliver Lukacs
    Sound Mixer: Kari Barber
    Production Assistant: Liza Antonova; Fernando Barajas
    Post Production Supervisor: Rachael Knight
    Post Production Coordinator: Ian Bryant
    Supervising Editor: Rob Lombardi
    Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
    00:00 Curb Your Enthusiasm's Biggest Moments
    00:11 Leon's Intro
    03:18 Words To Live By
    05:37 Danny Duberstein
    08:03 Lampin' & Foisting
    10:45 Like Charlie Chaplin
    12:07 Michael J. Fox
    14:46 Leon Tries Glasses
    16:18 Watermelon
    18:45 Purse Snatching
    19:41 Leon Drives to New York
    20:27 All You Can Eat Ban
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  • @bubastis6306
    @bubastis6306 Před měsícem +218

    I don’t think Curb would have lasted 12 seasons without Leon. He breathed new life into the show and added a new dynamic that totally changed it.

    • @Slinkbomb
      @Slinkbomb Před měsícem +9

      100percent. That gave the show another direction. His divorce and Cheryl getting with Ted… so he could date …

    • @davidboothman8266
      @davidboothman8266 Před měsícem +3

      Give the guy his own show

    • @concretewave2339
      @concretewave2339 Před měsícem +2

      Facts

  • @JL-rv9lm
    @JL-rv9lm Před měsícem +340

    Leon moves in even though the hurricane didn’t affect him. He lived in L A. Perfect.

    • @MikeLikesChannel
      @MikeLikesChannel Před měsícem +24

      “Was he in the hurricane?!”
      “No! he lives here in LA!”

    • @yarddawg6151
      @yarddawg6151 Před měsícem +8

      @@MikeLikesChannelThat was a hilarious moment 😂😂

    • @originalJoeKing
      @originalJoeKing Před 6 dny +3

      He is the master of all free loaders

  • @delfin5418
    @delfin5418 Před měsícem +615

    Absolutely died of laughter when Leon talked about Kramer in yesterday's finale. Leon binge-watching Seinfeld really brought things full circle. Gonna miss this show.

    • @sujalgautam9761
      @sujalgautam9761 Před měsícem +4

      spoiled it for us didnt you

    • @_lu9
      @_lu9 Před měsícem +30

      Leon is curbs Kramer

    • @delfin5418
      @delfin5418 Před měsícem +34

      @@sujalgautam9761 in my defense, when you’re watching interviews of the cast then I think the spoiler window is open

    • @Ethan-yz7lc
      @Ethan-yz7lc Před měsícem +14

      @@sujalgautam9761 i read this collect 5 hours ago and just finished the episode 20 minutes ago. Nothing was ruined for me. The Kramer comment was not a spoiler.

    • @acke7980
      @acke7980 Před měsícem +4

      What I also liked is that Larry ended the show exactly the same as they did on Seinfeld, I.e a court where they bring back all the characters who have shaped the show along the main cast.

  • @BernardJMorgan
    @BernardJMorgan Před měsícem +125

    I love that Leon isn’t necessarily portrayed as a very smart person but Larry always take his advice at full tilt 😂

    • @trx-hz3lh
      @trx-hz3lh Před 2 dny +1

      Leon is probably the most genuine friend that Larry has, along with Jeff

  • @Woozlewuzzleable
    @Woozlewuzzleable Před měsícem +386

    JB gave Curb new life when he came on to the show. He made me laugh with every line that he ever had. You can tell Larry enjoyed working with him as much as we enjoyed watching them together.

    • @gino1876
      @gino1876 Před měsícem +3

      Completely agree...EVERY LINE

    • @GoldSrc1198
      @GoldSrc1198 Před měsícem +1

      When I first saw the show I though he was gonna be a one off character really glad he wasn't.

    • @NewFalconerRecords
      @NewFalconerRecords Před měsícem +3

      Saved the show. Took it to another level.

    • @AlkisenSuper
      @AlkisenSuper Před měsícem

      @@NewFalconerRecords He didn't save it (As it was a fantastic show already), but he did possibly make it even more hilarious than it already was. Season 6 is my favorite of the series, just one masterpiece after another.

    • @Tripsody
      @Tripsody Před měsícem

      They had such great energy together. Everything was just comedy gold. I always smile when the two of them are in a scene

  • @roshambo5895
    @roshambo5895 Před měsícem +335

    Best dynamic in curb is Leon and Larry

  • @nessuno__
    @nessuno__ Před měsícem +220

    The Leon character is so perfect as a foil for Larry. He's so different but has the same DFAF attitude toward things that they egg each other on. But then Leon says so many wild-eyed things that it almost makes Larry seem reasonable when he goes off and does those typical Larry things that are so funny.

    • @szashemashburn9288
      @szashemashburn9288 Před měsícem +9

      I don’t think I’ve ever clicked on a video faster. He’s the best!

  • @neuvisean1739
    @neuvisean1739 Před měsícem +122

    Crazy Eyez Killa walked so that Leon could run.

  • @daedevillewrestling
    @daedevillewrestling Před měsícem +121

    The way JB keeps talking in and out of character is amazing lol

    • @billyghostal
      @billyghostal Před měsícem +4

      like the rest of them, the character is based on his real personality. thats why this show works so well and feels so natural.

    • @jackag24
      @jackag24 Před měsícem +9

      I'm pretty sure this is just Leon Black pretending to be an actor

    • @soup_god463
      @soup_god463 Před měsícem

      @@jackag24 💯 and it’s perfect

    • @jtroy1016
      @jtroy1016 Před 14 dny

      He’s talented

  • @gino1876
    @gino1876 Před měsícem +49

    "I don't fly baby, you gotta have a I.D. for that sh*t"
    😂😂😂😂

  • @MrBuketman
    @MrBuketman Před měsícem +80

    Leon and Marty Funkhouser were my two favorites. 🎉

  • @PHILD0
    @PHILD0 Před měsícem +13

    "I brings the ruckus" gets me every time. Especially having seen the blooper reel where that line absolutely cracks Larry 😂

  • @johnwerner69
    @johnwerner69 Před měsícem +142

    Saddest thing about curb ending is no more Leon

    • @thomasmartin4281
      @thomasmartin4281 Před měsícem +23

      Leon needs a spinoff

    • @amsunshine0
      @amsunshine0 Před měsícem +6

      He needs a prequel.

    • @gino1876
      @gino1876 Před měsícem +4

      Yea, seriously. I don't know if his character is appreciated enough for how funny he is

    • @thespadestable
      @thespadestable Před měsícem +2

      @@thomasmartin4281 -
      Nah. Leon on needs to be treated like George Lucus' version of Darth Vader. A little bit went a long way and brought the bank.

    • @SpartakillOfficial
      @SpartakillOfficial Před 18 dny

      @@thomasmartin4281yoooo I’m here for a spinoff

  • @giorgiogirardi4661
    @giorgiogirardi4661 Před měsícem +46

    A true masterclass on comedy. JB's insights are pure genius.

  • @guitarfocus
    @guitarfocus Před měsícem +27

    I can't thank Larry enough for continuing Curb after six years gap. I feel that show really gets the recognition it deserves these days.
    Back in 2011. it felt like nobody cared, and it really was a big deal when the show came back.

  • @myatypicalworld
    @myatypicalworld Před měsícem +100

    He’s Curb’s Kramer!

    • @gsam3461
      @gsam3461 Před měsícem +2

      Yes and they actually made that clear in the finale. If you pay attn you'll catch it.

  • @PiglipsMaximus
    @PiglipsMaximus Před měsícem +54

    The whole black family moving in was brilliant

  • @OhanaFilms
    @OhanaFilms Před měsícem +21

    One of the all time great comedy duos. JB and Larry are amazing together.

  • @aziziwilliams9375
    @aziziwilliams9375 Před měsícem +9

    Absolutely genius. And I would PAY to watch those outtakes.

  • @Itsmytest
    @Itsmytest Před měsícem +81

    Larry David redeemed himself with this ending, considering how exactly alike to the Seinfeld ending.

    • @2Less0is0More2
      @2Less0is0More2 Před měsícem +6

      It was perfect

    • @anythingandeverythingfun5123
      @anythingandeverythingfun5123 Před měsícem +13

      I believe it was a big F U to the people saying Seinfeld ending was bad like this is the ending and I’m sticking to it by recreating it in a way love it

    • @NewFalconerRecords
      @NewFalconerRecords Před měsícem +9

      He doubled down and it was excellent. Gotta say, Bruce Springsteen added some unexpected comedy chops in the end.

  • @ffabiang
    @ffabiang Před měsícem +48

    E JACK A LIT

  • @LukeRadick
    @LukeRadick Před měsícem +26

    I’m so glad Leon didn’t leave with the rest of the family 😂

  • @garrybaldy327
    @garrybaldy327 Před měsícem +8

    Leon should have his own spin-off. Larry doesn't have to do anything. He can just be an exec producer, sit back and collect the cheques. (Yes, I know JB asked Larry this before and Larry said no. Ah, well.)

  • @MedalionDS9
    @MedalionDS9 Před měsícem +16

    Leon was a much welcome and surprise addition half way through the series run and became the Black Kramer but somehow more

  • @Bustcrew89
    @Bustcrew89 Před měsícem +24

    Nah this is Leon playin JB Smoove

  • @GC-oy6bm
    @GC-oy6bm Před měsícem +6

    I love this show....Leon and Suzie are my favorite characters. I wish leon and Susie had more interactions...that would be gold!😂

  • @halfpoints
    @halfpoints Před měsícem +37

    An understated Artist, Keep it up Smoove, hope to see more of ya.

  • @VZ935
    @VZ935 Před měsícem +28

    Leon spin-off is needed

  • @spigelsound
    @spigelsound Před měsícem +14

    Release the tapes Larry!

  • @nancydorn2524
    @nancydorn2524 Před měsícem +21

    Leon was perfect!

  • @MusicDude690
    @MusicDude690 Před měsícem +4

    I always love that Leon never hesitated to throw Larry under the bus!

  • @anthonygordon9483
    @anthonygordon9483 Před měsícem +4

    JB is the only actor/comedian I know who watched his favorite TV show and said "I am going to be on that show".... And actually did it. He literally casted himself before Larry even knew who he was.

  • @howardweinstein1324
    @howardweinstein1324 Před měsícem +8

    CURB got so much better when he joined the show. No one else could have played Leon. He was perfect for the part.

  • @Darrin67
    @Darrin67 Před měsícem +3

    Larry and Leon will go down in history as the greatest TV duo of all time. OF ALL TIME!!!

  • @ohearne444
    @ohearne444 Před měsícem +7

    JBs character of Leon is the best friend we all need

    • @anthonygordon9483
      @anthonygordon9483 Před měsícem

      So a friend that is a kramer type that avoids employment and lives in your house and eats your food. Lol yeah that works if your rich like Seinfield and Larry.

  • @gino1876
    @gino1876 Před měsícem +10

    He's got to be the best supporting character of all time. I wonder if other people appreciate that role as much as I do in comedy.
    Him, George Costanza, Kramer, Creed Bratton, Gata, Lucile Bluth, Byron Bluth, I'm sure I'm missing others...

  • @ronacosta2903
    @ronacosta2903 Před měsícem +4

    JB has embraced the junior-sized urban sombrero. Love it.

  • @mixxxer
    @mixxxer Před měsícem +4

    This was such an amazing interview. Will miss this show a lot and especially the Leon character

  • @Gabe-1997
    @Gabe-1997 Před měsícem +3

    One of the best actors on the show and for sure my favorite character. It's great how JB Smoove dressed like Susie Green for this 🤣

  • @jamesguinnip6601
    @jamesguinnip6601 Před měsícem +5

    Yeah we really need some kind of edit of all the scenes that didn’t make the show! JB is a genius on and off the show

  • @rolan2dr
    @rolan2dr Před měsícem +7

    I wish Larry made another episode with krazy eyez. That was one of my favorites.

  • @foodfan731
    @foodfan731 Před měsícem +11

    I brings the ruckus to the ladies

  • @bigdreams5554
    @bigdreams5554 Před měsícem +2

    Love the insight into the improv process. Fascinating

  • @Tyoxy
    @Tyoxy Před měsícem +4

    Legendary character

  • @thesandwichthesandwich
    @thesandwichthesandwich Před měsícem +6

    Leon is iconic on curb J.B is a legend

  • @mcw38
    @mcw38 Před měsícem +1

    This is going to be an unappreciated interview. This is extremely quality content. S/O JB.

  • @sugarmuffin319
    @sugarmuffin319 Před měsícem

    Ooooooooomg I am SO happy I found this! 😂❤

  • @LizaH007
    @LizaH007 Před 8 dny

    Leon made curb the version of itself. He made it incredible. Larry and Leon are the best duo ever. We love you, Leon.

  • @CelticConservative
    @CelticConservative Před měsícem +5

    I can't watch the last season, it breaks my heart knowing there will never be more. This show is my life, i don't know how to deal with my life without Larry and Leon. I know it sounds like I'm exaggerating but I'm really not. Knowing there was more curb around the corner is probably a major reason I'm still around

    • @sammeeks4528
      @sammeeks4528 Před měsícem

      Stay strong my friend seriously I can relate but there will be more things to laugh at in the future stick around

    • @jackies961
      @jackies961 Před měsícem

      Please stay ..this is a show you will see clips of for years .There is always something funny in life or someone.Please stick around.

  • @jaiadser310
    @jaiadser310 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you JB. Unforgettable. We are delighted because you a funny sip of hot black coffee and wiv charm that is second to none. I need jb smoothin my life

  • @sunnyside9273
    @sunnyside9273 Před měsícem +1

    E-jack-a-lit is a legendary beginning. Larry made Leon a permanent character at that moment.

  • @yesterdaze114
    @yesterdaze114 Před měsícem +4

    Thank you, JB. Forever a legend in comedy.

  • @Ethan-yz7lc
    @Ethan-yz7lc Před měsícem +3

    I believe JB will be the star of his own “improv style” show within 3 years and HBO MAX will keep him on the payroll.

  • @a.harlemblu37
    @a.harlemblu37 Před měsícem +2

    JB Smoove has become one of the best comedy actors in Hollywood giving curb your enthusiasm a whole new layer of Funny

  • @jromb0Productions
    @jromb0Productions Před 11 dny

    What a perfect duo, nothing beats Larry and Leon 😎

  • @propershite
    @propershite Před měsícem +5

    There's like a genius idiocy or dumb intelligence in the Leon performance, you've gotta be super intelligent to perform that so well, JBs such a clever actor glad curb turned me onto him

  • @tonypine3434
    @tonypine3434 Před měsícem +2

    JB - made curb what it is. legend

  • @eschwarz1003
    @eschwarz1003 Před měsícem +1

    the comedy he played out in Leon's character was pure genius!

  • @derrickm5013
    @derrickm5013 Před měsícem

    bless you jb

  • @jebrehbaker8613
    @jebrehbaker8613 Před měsícem +8

    Forgot so many of these. Unbelievable character

  • @AkumaAPN
    @AkumaAPN Před měsícem +1

    YES!!! I NEED THAT MOVIE FULL OF ALTERNATE TAKES!!!! TELL HIM, JB!!!!!

  • @Coreyrob26
    @Coreyrob26 Před měsícem +4

    THE WORLD LOVES J.B.!!!!

  • @Lauren_1987
    @Lauren_1987 Před 11 dny +1

    I was glad JB Smoove was on Curb because he always made me laugh so hard until my ribcage became sore.😂😂

  • @bigmon19
    @bigmon19 Před měsícem +5

    You got to refresh the Mitzvah.😂😂😂

  • @Docshelby1
    @Docshelby1 Před měsícem

    Well done Mr David, well done sir … great last show with great twist at end. And bringing Jerry 2:47 back was genius . Leon asking Jerry about films of him with the woman of senders was hilarious. Jerry playing along with jB was great

  • @danielmoskowitz3060
    @danielmoskowitz3060 Před měsícem +1

    This guy cracks me up

  • @parkinlox9049
    @parkinlox9049 Před 25 dny +1

    JB Smoove as "Leon" was brilliant. The chemistry between he and Larry will go down as pure comedy gold

  • @5THSETTV100
    @5THSETTV100 Před měsícem

    This dude is hilarious bro 😂😂😂😂 definitely slept on

  • @timadamson3378
    @timadamson3378 Před měsícem +1

    Brilliant.

  • @Killingglorie
    @Killingglorie Před měsícem +22

    when JB entered the show is when it really took off

    • @NewFalconerRecords
      @NewFalconerRecords Před měsícem

      Him and Martry Funkhauser (R.I.P.) both took it to another level.

  • @jonyone5901
    @jonyone5901 Před měsícem +1

    I absolutely

  • @libbybertsch2681
    @libbybertsch2681 Před měsícem

    JB IS A MASTER GENIUS!

  • @truthgiant6487
    @truthgiant6487 Před měsícem

    Larry loves having Leon around because he is down to roll whenever for whatever and has his back 💯. For example the getting back of the peppitone Yankee jersey.😅

  • @BalledUpBabyshoeHead
    @BalledUpBabyshoeHead Před měsícem

    I still watch this 😂😂😂 season 5 and up I got to catch up on 1 thru 4 I only start watching 6 that meet the blacks episode got me watching this

  • @matthew_hilliard
    @matthew_hilliard Před měsícem +2

    21:32 is my all time favorite Leon idea.

  • @davisben39
    @davisben39 Před měsícem

    What a legend

  • @Judys_Jewish_Music
    @Judys_Jewish_Music Před měsícem

    Always a Fan!! We quoted Duberstein, re: (Bar) Mitzvah Capacity, for awhile

  • @jonate79
    @jonate79 Před 29 dny

    Purse snatching was one of my favorite episodes 😂

  • @chumbels
    @chumbels Před měsícem

    Very insightfull.

  • @ShihanTomCallahan
    @ShihanTomCallahan Před měsícem

    brilliant

  • @thomasmillin2155
    @thomasmillin2155 Před měsícem +1

    Leon making those comments about Kramer was such an “OFCOURSE HE IS!” Moment

  • @Gabes47
    @Gabes47 Před 10 dny

    Jb Smoove is one of the funniest dudes ever. Always elevates a scene

  • @spraymie
    @spraymie Před měsícem +1

    All scout leaders need to be this funny and cool.

  • @handle8431
    @handle8431 Před měsícem

    Thank you Professor

  • @charlenes9766
    @charlenes9766 Před 14 dny

    What a great actor

  • @angelinajoanie
    @angelinajoanie Před měsícem +1

    Leon is multifaceted & complex.😊

  • @celebrityrog
    @celebrityrog Před 27 dny +1

    I never knew his name.. EVER.. Till now. I always just called him Leon Black. Because that was his name on the show, and only what I knew him in happened to be, the show. Even in GTA 5, I believe he plays a talk show DJ. I call him LEON in that too.

  • @mrbeans2425
    @mrbeans2425 Před měsícem +1

    Best duo in history

  • @gexpe2003
    @gexpe2003 Před měsícem

    Great artist

  • @stephaniehenry5617
    @stephaniehenry5617 Před měsícem +1

    I can tell he be making Larry laugh cuz I know it's improv but the stuff he be coming up with like Larry literally be cracking up because I'm sure he doesn't know what Leon's about to say

  • @dylanrieck6671
    @dylanrieck6671 Před měsícem +1

    JB is just a naturally hilarious individual

  • @golds04
    @golds04 Před dnem

    “E-jako-late. Spell it”😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @dogsareprecious4842
    @dogsareprecious4842 Před měsícem +1

    OMG, I will miss JB Smoove's hilarrrrrriousness !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @jordanziskin2234
    @jordanziskin2234 Před měsícem +2

    He will never convince me that Leon is a character. If anything, the writer/actor/comedian J.B Smooth is a character that Leon Black plays.

  • @blu48
    @blu48 Před měsícem

    JB's idea for a spinoff of him being Danny Duberstein giving advice would be hilarious.

  • @Lauren_1987
    @Lauren_1987 Před 11 dny

    "Hoisted"😂😂

  • @LePedantSemantique
    @LePedantSemantique Před měsícem +1

    I’ve always said that Danny Duberstein is my all time favorite!
    Second is the purse snatch.

  • @YoelPresents
    @YoelPresents Před měsícem +2

    JB, you did a wonderful job on Curb, the show was much better off with you, thanks for the laughs!

  • @michaelrodriguez-qv9sh
    @michaelrodriguez-qv9sh Před měsícem +2

    Dude is a genius

  • @xxtextraextrathirsty8119
    @xxtextraextrathirsty8119 Před měsícem

    i love JB.. i hope they bring him back in GTA6 Radio