Few people have experienced the television success of Larry David. After co-creating "Seinfeld", arguably the most popular sitcom in TV history, he went on to star in the cult-classic "Curb Your Enthusiasm" for HBO. So with a combined 14 seasons between the two shows and counting, shouldn't Larry's trophy case be overflowing with Emmy's?
Before discovering the writers room, David was a standup-comedian, and while his stubborn personality and off-beat humour didn't always resonate with audiences, he was considered a 'comedian's comedian.' Perhaps that helps to explain why David, who has personally been nominated for 19 Emmy awards (12 on "Seinfeld", 7 on "Curb Your Enthusiasm") has only won twice, both for "Seinfeld" in 1993. Clearly Larry's work has been recognized, but there seems to be a stigma involved with voting for his projects after the nominations have been cast. Of those 19 nominations, 11 have come in the "Outstanding Comedy Series" where he has been shut-out for "Curb" and defeated five years in a row by "Frasier".
Maybe this legacy fits well with David's reputation as the hapless loser -- a character he has utilized in both series' to great success. Perhaps Jerry's infamous "Newman!" catchphrase originated from David himself, who after yet another Emmy defeat couldn't help but lement "Frasier!"
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