Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Larry David for Having Slave-Owning Relatives

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Larry David on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on Thursday night for discovering he has ancestors who owned slaves. David shared this revelation during his appearance, which was ostensibly to promote his upcoming sketch-comedy series "Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness," scheduled to premiere on June 26 on HBO. The series aims to honor America's 250th birthday by satirizing historical events. Kimmel reacted to David's discovery by joking about the historical context and the implications of such ancestry, drawing a parallel to David's own public persona and comedic work. The conversation highlighted the often uncomfortable and surprising aspects of genealogical research and its connection to historical injustices. David's appearance on the show also touched upon his creative process and the themes explored in his new HBO series, which promises a comedic yet critical look at American history.