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Larry David Assaults Elmo On ‘Today’ Show, Then Apologizes For His Actions

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He couldn't curb his enthusiasm for Elmo on the Today show, so Larry David wound up apologizing.

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  1. NBC New York

    Why Larry David is apologizing to Elmo after their encounter on TODAY (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Larry David's encounter on TODAY with one of the most beloved characters from "Sesame Street" went just as you'd think it would go for television's biggest...

  2. The Hollywood Reporter

    Larry David Attacks Elmo on Live TV During ‘Today’ Appearance (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    "Somebody had to do it!" David declared after chaotic scene.

  3. Fox News

    Comedian Larry David crashes NBC'S 'Today' set to beat up Elmo: 'Somebody had to do it' (opens Fox News)

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    Larry David made a surprise appearance during NBC's "Today" show segment with Elmo on Thursday to attack the Sesame Street character, shocking the co-anchors.

  4. Variety

    Larry David Attacked Elmo on Live TV and Joked ‘Someone Had to Do It,’ Then Apologized After Being Told ‘You’ve Gone Too Far This Time’ (opens Variety)

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    Larry David shocked "Today" viewers by assaulting Elmo on live television.

  5. New York Post

    Fans bash Larry David for beating ‘the s—t out of Elmo’ on the ‘Today’ show: ‘This is child abuse’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Larry David beat up Elmo as his father Louie chatted with 'Today' hosts Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin.

  6. Deadline

    Larry David Assaults Elmo On ‘Today’ Show, Then Apologizes For His Actions (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    He couldn't curb his enthusiasm for Elmo on the Today show, so Larry David wound up apologizing.

  7. Rolling Stone

    Lock Down Sesame Street: Larry David Wants to Fight Elmo Again (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Larry David took back his apology and said he'd attack Elmo again after 'throttling' him during a live segment of the 'Today Show.'

  8. Entertainment Weekly

    Larry David apologizes for attacking Elmo and saying, 'Somebody had to do it' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Larry David has issued an apology for attacking Elmo during an appearance on 'Today': 'Elmo, I just want to apologize.'

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    “I’d Do It Again”: Larry David Explains Elmo On-Air Beating (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Larry David, while promoting the end of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm,' explained why he went after Elmo in an impromptu attack on 'Today' to host Seth Meyers.

  10. Variety

    Larry David Attacked Elmo on Live TV Because He ‘Was Going on About Mental Health’ and ‘I Couldn’t Take It’: ‘I Throttled Him…I Would Do It Again!’ (opens Variety)

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    Larry David attacked Elmo on live television and shocked the nation. Now he's explaining why he did it.

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