Bored to Death: ‘The Case of the Missing Screenplay’ Preview

Chandra

The brand-new October 4 episode of HBO’s latest original sitcom Bored to Death has the intriguing title “The Case of the Missing Screenplay .”

Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis/Bored to Death

When George introduces Jonathan to Coffee and Cigarettes and Ghost Dog filmmaker Jim Jarmusch at a film-society party in New York, the author gets a nice surprise.

Since Jarmusch just happens to love Jonathan’s debut novel, he expresses interest in him rewriting a screenplay. Unfortunately, Jonathan leaves the script in his therapist’s office later after a hookup with a nubile young thing, and he asks Ray to pretend to be a patient in order to get it back.

Elsewhere, George gets beside himself when he bumps into his ex-wife Priscilla and her snotty new husband Richard Antrem, a publishing bigwig.

Preview “The Case of the Missing Screenplay” in the two clips below.

Bored to Death airs Sundays on HBO at 9:30pm ET.

Photo: Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis (Newscom)

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Curb Your Enthusiasm: Season Seven Premiere Preview

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After a wait of almost two entire years, HBO’s Larry David sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to the tube at last on Sunday, September 20.

Larry David/Curb Your Enthusiasm

Kicking off the seventh season of ten new episodes at 9pm ET is the interestingly titled premiere “Funkhouser’s Crazy Sister.” Follow the jump for a description, preview, promo, and on-the-set clip.

Here’s what happens: After Larry attempts a so-called “preemptive breakup” with Loretta Black (Vivica A. Fox), he and Jeff (Jeff Garlin) both realize that making a so-called “empty gesture” to a Funkhouser is a waste of time.

Now continue onward for those videos. The last one also includes a look at some of the upcoming seventh-season guest stars on Curb Your Enthusiasm, such as Christian Slater (Robot Chicken) and former Seinfeld regular cast members Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine), Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.

Curb Your Enthusiasm airs Sundays on HBO at 9pm ET.

Photo: Larry David (Newscom)

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New HBO Sitcom: ‘Bored to Death’ Premiere Preview

Chandra

Sunday, September 20 is a big day for fans of scripted comedies on premium-cable network HBO. Not only will Larry David kick off the seventh season of his twisted hit Curb Your Enthusiasm at 9pm ET, but the new original sitcom Bored to Death will premiere immediately afterward at 9:30pm.

Jason Schwartzman, Zach Galifianakis/Bored to Death

Bored to Death stars Jason Schwartzman (Cracking Up), pictured above at left with his co-star Zach Galifianakis (Reno 911!), as Brooklyn, New York-based writer Jonathan Ames. The pen slinger is so affected by a painful breakup that he attempts to get over the failed relationship by pretending he’s a private eye similar to those featured in classic detective novels. I kid you not.

Joining Schwartzman and Galifianakis on the show’s marquee is Cheers veteran Ted Danson. Other familiar funny people set to appear include Heather Burns (Twenty Good Years), Patton Oswalt (The King of Queens), Oliver Platt (Huff), Parker Posey (The Return of Jezebel James), and Kristen Wiig (Saturday Night Live).

Bored to Death officially launches on September 20 with the premiere “Stockholm Syndrome.” Sample the episode in the pair of sneak peeks graciously provided below, or if you’re really anxious to watch, just surf over to HBO On Demand, Amazon.com’s Video On Demand Service, Comcast’s Fancast.com, or iTunes. HBO released the entire first episode to those websites so interested people won’t have to wait all the way until this Sunday to check out its latest potential comedy masterpiece.

Bored to Death will air Sundays on HBO at 9:30pm ET. The series was created by Jonathan Ames and its executive producers are Jonathan Ames, Sarah Condon, Stephanie Davis, Dave Becky, and Troy Miller.

Photo: Jason Schwartzman and Zach Galifianakis (Newscom)

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‘Hung’ Ends Season One with a Dick, a Dream, and Honey

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Hung, HBO’s latest hit original comedy starring The Punisher himself, Thomas Jane, is ending its first season tonight at 10pm ET with the brand-new September 13 episode “‘A Dick and a Dream’ or ‘Fight the Honey’.” Intriguing title, no?

Thomas Jane

Here’s what’s going down: Alarmed by what she considers a bad omen…

Tanya eventually battles Lenore for control of Ray, who just happens to be worried about his future after hearing Mike’s rumors concerning employees at the school losing their jobs through layoffs. Away from the determined ladies, Ray also discovers a sticky surprise at home, provided by some productive bees and his horny neighbor.

Meanwhile, Ronnie tries to hook back up with an ex at work, unfulfilled Jessica decides to jump-start her battery, and Damon relies on Darby for advice and comfort when his new relationship begins to fizzle.

Check out a brief promo for Hung’s season finale in the clip below, which also features a quick glance at the 9pm True Blood second-season finale and the new 10:30pm episode of Entourage.

Photo: Thomas Jane (Newscom)

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‘Seinfeld’ Cast Reunites Twice

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The September 4th issue of Entertainment Weekly includes a nice treat for fans of the ever-popular 1990–1998 NBC sitcom Seinfeld: a full-fledged cast reunion, featuring co-creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm), as well as main cast members Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (The New Adventures of Old Christine), and Michael Richards.

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Mosey on over to the EW website for a preview of the issue, which hit newsstands across America on August 28.

One of the biggest latest Seinfeld-related developments is the fact that all four former series regulars will reunite a second time when they make multiple appearances on David’s HBO series during its upcoming seventh season, currently scheduled to premiere at 9pm ET on Sunday, September 20. Seinfeld himself has five episodes lined up, while his three colleagues are set for four installments each.

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