RIP Garry Shandling

RainMaker · 03-24-2016, 03:29 PM

Garry Shandling Dead at | TMZ.com

This blows. One of the most under-appreciated and funniest shows of all time was Larry Sanders. Just a really talented guy.

lighthousekeeper · 03-24-2016, 03:29 PM

holy shit.

RainMaker · 03-24-2016, 03:33 PM

Garry Shandling - It's Great That Garry Shandling Is Still Alive - Episode - Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee by Jerry Seinfeld

BYU 14 · 03-24-2016, 04:09 PM

Really liked all his shows, very dry sense of humor and yes, Larry Sanders very underappreciated. RIP

BYU 14 · 03-24-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Garry Shandling - It's Great That Garry Shandling Is Still Alive - Episode - Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee by Jerry Seinfeld

Good stuff

AlexB · 03-24-2016, 06:08 PM

Echoing the earlier comments - always loved his Larry Sanders shows.

CrimsonFox · 03-24-2016, 07:55 PM

Shandling was brilliant. Just an easy gentle delivery. Very self deprecating and woodyalleneqsue.

CrimsonFox · 03-24-2016, 07:56 PM

remember this one...

PilotMan · 03-24-2016, 08:03 PM

I was one of the few who really loved "What Planet are you From." He was great in that. My mom always hated him, so I didn't pay that much attention to him growing up, but I've really come to appreciate him all around.

heybrad · 03-24-2016, 08:19 PM

Very sad. I've always loved Garry Shandling.

RainMaker · 03-24-2016, 08:21 PM

Larry Sanders Show is so good that I bought bootleg version of the series off Ebay awhile back. It's unfortunately not on HBO GO.

Suicane75 · 03-24-2016, 11:45 PM

God dammit. Can't say I get bummed out too much when celebrities die, even If I enjoyed them, but this one kicks me square in the gut. The original Showtime/Fox Gary Shandling show was first time I really understood how comedy didn't just have to be about the punchline. It's one of 13 shows that I keep on my computer at all times just to watch over and over etc. Of course another one is Larry Sanders.

I don't know how to make this sound without coming across as, well, something, but I always disliked the "Jewish" sense of humor. I don't find Woody Allen funny at all, in fact he annoys the ever loving shit out of me, but Shandling transcended that style, made me love whatever he was doing. He was just so fucking brilliant and his body of work isn't close to big enough for the talent he had. This sucks.

Umbrella · 03-25-2016, 10:13 AM

I think "It's Garry Shandling's Show" was one of the most underrated comedies of all time. If you've never seen it, find clips on youtube. Basically, it's a sitcom about Garry Shandling, who is completely aware that he's on a sitcom. It's hard to explain, but it was genius. Plus, his guest stars were always great.

One of my favorite moments from that show was Rob Reiner coming on, asking for work, since he wanted to get back in TV. Garry hired him as a housekeeper, and pretty much the whole episode, Reiner is in the background, washing dishes, etc. Someone comes over, and realizes it's Reiner, and asks him why he's doing all of Garry's housework. He responds, "Hey, it's great to be on TV!"

Loved that show, and his dry sense of humor.

Radii · 03-25-2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Umbrella

I think "It's Garry Shandling's Show" was one of the most underrated comedies of all time. If you've never seen it, find clips on youtube. Basically, it's a sitcom about Garry Shandling, who is completely aware that he's on a sitcom. It's hard to explain, but it was genius. Plus, his guest stars were always great.

Completely agree, great show.

albionmoonlight · 03-25-2016, 12:05 PM

Yup. With all the love being poured on Larry Sanders, I hope that The Gary Shandling Show does not get lost in the mix. Folks on this board have good taste to remember it.

cuervo72 · 03-26-2016, 10:45 AM

yy. I really didn't see much of Larry Sanders, unfortunately (didn't have HBO). Loved The Gary Shandling Show though.

03-24-2016, 03:29 PM	#2
lighthousekeeper College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000	holy shit. __________________ ...

03-24-2016, 06:08 PM	#6
AlexB Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Newbury, England	Echoing the earlier comments - always loved his Larry Sanders shows. __________________ 'A song is a beautiful lie', Idlewild, Self Healer. When you're smiling, the whole world smiles with you. Sports!

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PilotMan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Seven miles up	I was one of the few who really loved "What Planet are you From." He was great in that. My mom always hated him, so I didn't pay that much attention to him growing up, but I've really come to appreciate him all around. __________________ He's just like if Snow White was competitive, horny, and capable of beating the shit out of anyone that called her Pops. Like Steam? Join the FOFC Steam group here: http://steamcommunity.com/groups/FOFConSteam

03-26-2016, 10:45 AM	#16
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	yy. I really didn't see much of Larry Sanders, unfortunately (didn't have HBO). Loved The Gary Shandling Show though. __________________ null

03-24-2016, 03:33 PM	#3
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Garry Shandling - It's Great That Garry Shandling Is Still Alive - Episode - Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee by Jerry Seinfeld

03-24-2016, 04:09 PM	#4
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	Really liked all his shows, very dry sense of humor and yes, Larry Sanders very underappreciated. RIP

03-24-2016, 07:55 PM	#7
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	Shandling was brilliant. Just an easy gentle delivery. Very self deprecating and woodyalleneqsue.

03-24-2016, 07:56 PM	#8
CrimsonFox Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2009	remember this one...

03-24-2016, 08:19 PM	#10
heybrad Norm!!! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Manassas, VA	Very sad. I've always loved Garry Shandling.

03-24-2016, 08:21 PM	#11
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	Larry Sanders Show is so good that I bought bootleg version of the series off Ebay awhile back. It's unfortunately not on HBO GO.

03-24-2016, 11:45 PM	#12
Suicane75 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NJ	God dammit. Can't say I get bummed out too much when celebrities die, even If I enjoyed them, but this one kicks me square in the gut. The original Showtime/Fox Gary Shandling show was first time I really understood how comedy didn't just have to be about the punchline. It's one of 13 shows that I keep on my computer at all times just to watch over and over etc. Of course another one is Larry Sanders. I don't know how to make this sound without coming across as, well, something, but I always disliked the "Jewish" sense of humor. I don't find Woody Allen funny at all, in fact he annoys the ever loving shit out of me, but Shandling transcended that style, made me love whatever he was doing. He was just so fucking brilliant and his body of work isn't close to big enough for the talent he had. This sucks.

03-25-2016, 10:13 AM	#13
Umbrella High School Varsity Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Back in the desert	I think "It's Garry Shandling's Show" was one of the most underrated comedies of all time. If you've never seen it, find clips on youtube. Basically, it's a sitcom about Garry Shandling, who is completely aware that he's on a sitcom. It's hard to explain, but it was genius. Plus, his guest stars were always great. One of my favorite moments from that show was Rob Reiner coming on, asking for work, since he wanted to get back in TV. Garry hired him as a housekeeper, and pretty much the whole episode, Reiner is in the background, washing dishes, etc. Someone comes over, and realizes it's Reiner, and asks him why he's doing all of Garry's housework. He responds, "Hey, it's great to be on TV!" Loved that show, and his dry sense of humor.

03-25-2016, 12:05 PM	#15
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Yup. With all the love being poured on Larry Sanders, I hope that The Gary Shandling Show does not get lost in the mix. Folks on this board have good taste to remember it.

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