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Why did Seinfeld ban hugging and life lessons? Legendary writer Larry Charles explains the surprising philosophy behind the show’s most famous rule: “no hugging, no learning.”
In this interview, Charles breaks down:
The bleak comedy roots of Seinfeld in Abbott & Costello and The Three Stooges
Why the show rejected sitcom “morality lessons” of the era
How resisting happy endings connected with audiences on a deeper level

👉 Watch the full conversation with Larry Charles here: https://youtu.be/jl5C6PHQYAA
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