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  2. Shandling began his career writing for sitcoms, such as Sanford and Son and Welcome Back, Kotter. He made a successful stand-up performance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson where he became a frequent guest host. Shandling was, for a time, considered the leading contender to replace Johnny Carson.

  3. May 2, 2024 · In 1992, instead of becoming the host of his own “real” talk show, Shandling became the host of The Larry Sanders Show for the HBO cable channel.

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  4. March 24, 2016. Garry Shandling, a deadpan comic’s comic who found his signature role playing a fake talk show host with real insecurities, died on Thursday. He was 66. Mr. Shandling...

  5. Mar 25, 2016 · It ran on HBO from 1992 to 1998. Mr. Shandling’s Larry Sanders was the host of a fictional show within the show, interviewing real celebrities playing themselves in segments that were...

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  6. Mar 24, 2016 · He was 66. Though Shandling starred in numerous films and was well-known both for his standup and his awards show hosting gigs, his greatest legacy was in television, where he was instrumental in...

  7. Mar 24, 2016 · He was a regular guest and replacement host on The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson, assuming the persona that was at times neurotic, brittle, and anxious, but always blisteringly funny and...

  8. Mar 25, 2016 · A high point of Shandling's career was as Larry Sanders, the host of a fictional talk show which aired from 1992 to 1998.

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