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Not Just the Best of the Larry Sanders Show | 
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| Directors: Todd Holland, John Riggi
Actors: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Rip Torn, Wallace Langham, Mary Lynn Rajskub
Studio: Sony Pictures
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  114 reviews
Sales Rank: 3811
Format: Box Set, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), Spanish (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 4
Running Time: 579
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.7
MPN: COLD10296D
UPC: 043396102965
EAN: 0043396102965
ASIN: B000MTFDB0
Theatrical Release Date: August 15, 1992
Release Date: April 17, 2007
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Product Description
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Ent Release Date: 04/17/2007 Run time: 579 minutes
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Garry Shandling wraps up the run of his groundbreaking HBO comedy series in definitive yet nostalgic fashion in this boxed set, wryly titled Not Just the Best of The Larry Sanders Show. Now there's truth in advertising. Along with 23 of what Shandling felt were the best episodes of the show's run (89 episodes from 1992-98) comes eight hours of newly produced material, including a feature-length "making of" documentary, cast and star interviews, deleted scenes, commentaries, and footage of Shandling on personal visits with stars like Alec Baldwin, Jon Stewart, and Jerry Seinfeld. The personal visits are some of the most interesting moments (a breakfast with Sharon Stone is so strained and forced it's hard not to laugh) and the new features bring so much of Garry's personal thoughts and feelings into play that maybe this set would have been better named Being Garry Shandling. But it seems only fair to get such a subjective and in-depth personal view on the series from the man who made awkward self-consciousness a comedic art form. The Larry Sanders Show was at the forefront of changing the genre of TV comedy, and influenced the development of many shows to follow, like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Arrested Development, and both versions of The Office. The source of that inspiration is on full display here, as talk-show host Larry Sanders (Shandling) along with his producer Artie (Rip Torn) and his "poor deluded bastard" sidekick Hank (Jeffrey Tambor), struggles to keep his late-night talk show on the air despite dropping ratings, absurd notes from the network, and a hilarious tendency to self-sabotage his personal life. His guest stars, including some of the biggest names in show business, seem to enjoy lampooning their images and provide some of the sharpest comic moments. It's great stuff, and it's too bad all six seasons are not scheduled to be released on DVD. Shandling reportedly went this route with the release, rather than continuing with complete seasons, because of a desire to wrap it all up at once after a long legal battle with producer Brad Grey. While many fans might bemoan the fact that there will be no complete-season sets of The Larry Sanders Show released after this, there are episodes from all six seasons here to enjoy, including the first and the double-part finale. With a gem like this, it's better to savor what's available than to lament what might have been. --Daniel Vancini
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 Revisiting ... Fly-on-the-wall ... and Remembering what a great show this was January 4, 2009
When I actually splurge and purchase films and TV series, it's because i REALLY like them .. and always look forward to the extras provided. I savored this package of selected shows and the smorgasbord of 'behind the scenes' segments created to accompany them.
Seeing all these wonderful actors doing interviews about being on the show - it came across loud and clear that they all worked hard, had a real commaraderie and each had a true respect for Gary.
I loved the running commentary on What Have You Done For Me Lately?, Hank's Night In The Sun, Putting The 'Gay' Back in Litigation and Flip. Would have liked more of that. Some commentaries that go as part of special packaging are dull and even distracting - but not here. They provided interesting insight into the creative process.... without killing the enjoyment of watching the show again.
Pure joy to once again visit with the great Rip Torn as Artie, Jeffrey Tambor as Hank Hey Now Kingsley - as well as Gary and the rest of the gang again. CLASSIC. What a series. Applause. Applause - and plaudits to all.
I would love to own the whole series - but in reading comments here it looks like it's not going to happen. Maybe one day that will change. For now this did me just fine.
funny is funny December 25, 2008
This guy is a genius. other than Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, the best sitcom ever done.
Great comedy writing November 30, 2008
So glad I picked this up for my husband's birthday. The writing for each episode is exceptional. They have more than one story line in each episode. Each one has one or more guests celebrities that seem to have a good time with the script. There are many funny regular characters that are featured all the time. These make me laugh.
 If you like comedy... October 31, 2008
If you like comedy you have to get this dvd. This show is the precursor to tv shows like "Curb Your Enthusiasm" and "Arrested Development". It is the behind the scenes look at an insecure talk-show host. A must get for any fans of Garry Shandlings and if you are not a fan- you don't appreciate comedy.
 A Good Overview, But Wait for the Entire Series October 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Worthy of more honors than it received, "The Larry Sanders Show" (1992-98) remains a television classic. The "Not Just the Best" DVD set includes 23 episodes plus extras ranging from deleted scenes to cast interviews. However, Garry Shandling's selection process may differ from yours. Since the groundbreaking "narcissitcom" spanned 89 episodes, this greatest-hits approach will not satisfy everyone. Fan favorites such as "Arthur After Hours" (a tour de force from Rip Torn) and "Off Camera" (highlighted by the Gene Siskel-John Ritter fight) are nowhere to be found, but a lesser episode like "Pilots and Pens Lost" somehow made the cut. As a result, the DVD sampler is recommended primarily for newcomers. Shandling's brilliant talk-show satire deserves to be released in its entirety - with no flipping!
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