Richard Lewis Was the Conscience of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
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variety.comDaniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic Richard Lewis, who died Feb. 27 at 76, had a long career as a comic, but has lately been particularly well-known as a part of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” — something close to its heart.
On “Curb,” Lewis’ frequent appearances needled star and protagonist Larry David in a manner no one else in the ensemble quite could.
Playing a version of himself, just as David does, Lewis was perhaps David’s most sophisticated sparring partner, presenting to the curmudgeonly star of the show points-of-view he couldn’t just dismiss with an expletive (try though he might).
The rest of the cast, from foul-mouthed Susie (Susie Essman) to hazy idealist Cheryl (Cheryl Hines), end up in head-on collisions with Larry.
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