Former President Barack Obama appeared in the finale of the HBO comedy 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' to joke about his 2014 tan suit.
Key facts
- •Barack Obama wore a tan suit to a 2014 press conference, an event that drew media criticism and received its own Wikipedia page.
- •The HBO series 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness' is co-produced by the Obamas' Higher Ground production company.
- •In the show's finale, Larry David is depicted as the person who convinced Obama to wear the suit.
- •Obama shared a clip of his appearance on social media, stating it was time for the 'truth' about the suit to come out.
Barack Obama made a guest appearance on the season finale of the HBO comedy series 'Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness.' In the episode, the former president addressed the controversy surrounding his decision to wear a tan suit to a 2014 press conference. The show, which is co-produced by the Obamas' company Higher Ground, features a fictionalized narrative where the suit choice is attributed to series star Larry David.
The Origin of the Suit
In the scene, Larry David suggests the tan suit to Obama, claiming it is for 'Casual Friday.' David then uses his signature catchphrase, 'pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty good,' to persuade the then-president to wear the outfit to a press conference regarding ISIS. David tells Obama that the choice will be a long-standing topic of conversation.
Production and Behind-the-Scenes
Barack and Michelle Obama serve as co-producers on the series through Higher Ground. Executive producer Ethan Lewis noted that the goal was to address the tan suit controversy, while co-creator Jeff Schaffer described the dynamic on set, noting that Obama was comfortable directing the scene as he was accustomed to his former role as president.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Rolling Stone.
