Two cable news hosts made cameos in the series finale of Curb Your Enthusiasm, with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes and NewsNation’s Dan Abrams popping up on Sunday’s episode to play themselves.
The very last episode of the critically acclaimed, partially improvised comedy series featured Abrams giving an update on “Day One” of David’s fictional trial for defying a Georgia voting law.
The fictional David was arrested in Atlanta for handing water to a friend who was waiting in the hot Georgia sun in order to vote.
The actual Georgia law considers it a misdemeanor to “interfere” in any election, which could include handing a bottle of water to a thirsty voter.
Abrams, a NewsNation host and the founder of Mediaite, appeared on the TV screen in a restaurant giving a “NewsNation Special Report” as David picked up a cup of coffee.
“It is Day One of the trial of Larry David, the Seinfeld co-creator who’s run afoul of the new Georgia voting law that he views as partisan, draconian, and unconstitutional,” Abrams said. “How this plays out could have major ramifications for the next election.”
Another clip began with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes announcing, “Today, Larry David will take the stand, and he will get a chance to explain his motivations on election day — ”
The clip then cut to Abrams who completed the thought: “And defend himself against the accusations hurled at him by yesterday’s witnesses.”
Abrams’ final clip had him delivering the verdict as David’s “mug shot” appeared on the screen looking hilariously similar to Donald Trump’s infamous scowling shot taken at Atlanta’s Fulton Co. Jail in 2023.
“The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of the People of the State of Georgia vs. Larry David,” Abrams announced.
Hayes then reappeared to add his commentary, “It’s not about what this man has done or the poor decisions he’s made in the past, it is about this heinous and needlessly cruel law.”
The fictional David was convicted but got out of jail on a technicality, thanks to a little help from Jerry Seinfeld, whose own show’s finale in 1998 featured a similar ending.
Watch the clip above via HBO Max.
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