HBO | Release Date: August 10, 1996
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 17 Critic Reviews
Positive:
13
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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New York Daily NewsDavid BianculliJun 17, 2013
Season 1 Review: The biggest yet most easily adjusted problem is that of tone. In many scenes, Arli$$ hits everything just right; a scene in next week's episode, with Arliss conducting a high-pressure negotiation with the owner of a pro basketball team, is Wuhl and Arli$$ at their best...In other scenes, though, the laughs are hit too broadly, and even the soundtrack and editing punch the punch lines much too aggressively. "The Larry Sanders Show" knows to let the laughter find its own level; in time, I hope, Arli$$ will also. [9 Aug 1996, p.115]
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Washington PostRichard LeibyJun 17, 2013
Season 1 Review: The alleged humor is so broad as to make one wince -- if not recoil. [10 Aug 1996, p.C01]
40
Los Angeles TimesHoward RosenbergJun 16, 2013
Season 1 Review: It tops out at mildly funny and is infrequently even that, suffering from clashing tones and from too much Wuhl. [10 Aug 1996, p.F6]