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In 2006, Ricky Gervais hosted sit downs with three of his favorite comedians - Larry David (Curb Your Enthusiasm, Seinfeld), Christopher Guest, and Gary Shandling for the UK’s Channel 4. Talking about the creative process, their influences, and the nuts and bolts of comedy - it’s a love-fest full of clips from their respective works, anchored by Ricky’s effusive hero-worship (he calls Guest’s Spinal Tap “the biggest single influence on my work”). Makes for great lunch break viewing, though these things tend to have a short shelf-life on YouTube, so watch while you can.

With Larry David: Part 1 - below (proceedings officially begin around the 3 minute mark) - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

With Christopher Guest: Part 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5

Previously: Gervais. David Bowie. Extras season 2