Veep

Veep Doesn't Work as a Political Satire (But It's Really Funny Anyway)

Mark Lashley | Posted 05.07.2012

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Mark Lashley

Yes, it's cynical about the political process, it plays with the basic uselessness of the VP position, and it rests on the fundamental incompetence of D.C. power players. But its characters exist so far outside of reality that the satire lacks any teeth.

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'Girls' & 'Veep' Renewed For Second Seasons

Posted 05.01.2012

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"Girls" and "Veep" have been renewed by HBO. The cable network has given second season pick-ups to both shows, with 10 episodes each.

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Interview: Brad Hall and Julia Louis-Dreyfus Picture Paris

Cynthia Ellis | Posted 04.27.2012

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Cynthia Ellis

Talking to Brad Hall and Julia Louis-Dreyfus about their delightful new short film, Picture Paris, the conversation ranged from the intricacies of Parisian culture to the hilarious masturbation episode of Seinfeld.

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Women React On Twitter To 'Veep' Premiere

The Huffington Post | Emma Gray | Posted 04.23.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus has officially returned to the small screen ... as the Vice President of the United States. "Veep" premiered on HBO last night and...

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Saves 'Veep'

Denette Wilford | Posted 04.23.2012

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Denette Wilford

Maybe instead of 'Veep,' this show should have been called 'Bleep.' Either way, Julia Louis-Dreyfus continues to prove that good things come in small, obscenity-filled packages, and her fine performance makes this show a hit.

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Who Is More Chic? Michelle Obama Or Julia Louis-Dreyfus

The Huffington Post | Sara Gates | Posted 04.23.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars as the vice-president in the new HBO series "Veep," and to get her character's wardrobe just right, she took her style cues ...

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus' 'Veep' Prep: C-SPAN

AP | By DAVID BAUDER | Posted 04.21.2012

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NEW YORK -- One of the ways Julia Louis-Dreyfus prepared for her role as Vice President Selina Meyer in the new HBO comedy "Veep" was to study how to ...

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From 'The Lucky One' To 'Girls': The Week's Most Brutal Reviews

The Huffington Post | Crystal Bell | Posted 04.21.2012

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The reviews are in, and they aren't holding back. Zac Efron's new Nicholas Sparks flick "The Lucky One" is getting universally panned by critics, whil...

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Maggie Furlong

'Veep' Star Anna Chlumsky: Not 'My Girl' Anymore

HuffingtonPost.com | Maggie Furlong | Posted 05.15.2012

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HBO's new political comedy "Veep" (premieres Sun., Apr. 22, 10 p.m. on HBO) gives viewers a peek behind the curtain of running the office of the vice ...

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Does HBO's 'Veep' Get DC Politics Right?

Maureen Ryan | Posted 04.19.2012

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Maureen Ryan

"Veep" merely reinforces what most people already think about Washington, D. C., but if these politicians and aides are so worthless, why are we paying attention to them?

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WATCH: Julia Louis-Dreyfus On The Senate Candy Drawer And The Prank She Played On Al Franken

Posted 05.23.2012

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Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, of "Seinfeld" and "30 Rock" fame, spoke with Jon Stewart about preparing for new role as Vice President Selina Meyer, the...

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Previews 'Veep'

Posted 04.17.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays a flighty Vice President with minimal responsibilities on her new HBO comedy series "Veep," which premieres this Sunday. And...

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What To Watch On TV This Week

Posted 04.16.2012

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Between cut-throat competition on "The Voice," the return of "Revenge" and four premieres (including the highly-anticipated "Veep"), this week in TV i...

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The Core Belief That Inspires Me: Politics Is About People

Selina Meyer | Posted 04.20.2012

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Selina Meyer

As "Vice President" of the United States of America it's my enormous privilege to serve the people of this great nation.

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Watch 'Girls' & 'Veep' For Free!

Posted 04.12.2012

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If you're living the life of one of the characters on HBO's upcoming series "Girls" (premieres Sunday, April 15 at 10:30 p.m. ET), it's quite possible...

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Takes the White House

The New York Times | Posted 04.12.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus spent much of her childhood in and around Washington, D.C. But when she returned last September to shoot HBO's new comedy "Veep," ...

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HBO Offers Freebie For Non-Subscribers

The Huffington Post | Courteney Palis | Posted 04.12.2012

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Talk about a tease! HBO announced on April 12 that it would be sharing the pilots for two of its newest original comedy series, "Girls" (starring L...

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Got 'Veep' Advice From Al Gore

Posted 04.12.2012

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"Veep" star Julia Louis-Dreyfus got some help from famous friends before taking on her new role on HBO's "Veep" (premiering Sunday, April 22 at 10 p.m...

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Christina Wilkie

HBO 'Veep' Stars On Washington's Red Carpet (PHOTOS)

HuffingtonPost.com | Christina Wilkie | Posted 04.12.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus hit the red carpet Wednesday night at the D.C. premiere of her new HBO comedy, "Veep." The screening at the ...

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Meet The New Vice President Of The United States

Posted 03.27.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the new vice president of the United States ... at least, on HBO's "Veep" she is. The "Seinfeld" and "New Adventures of Old Chr...

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First Look Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Return To TV

Posted 02.27.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus is returning to TV in HBO's "Veep,." And she's doing it with style and power as Selina Meyer, the new vice president of the United...

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Stiller To Star In, Direct HBO Show On D.C. Jewish Family

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.24.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Ben Stiller will star, direct and produce a new HBO series set in the nation's capital. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "All Talk,"...

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Julia Is Back! 'Veep' First Look

Posted 01.19.2012

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus is the vice president ... on TV. The "Seinfeld" and "New Adventures of Old Christine" veteran is returning to series TV in "Veep,"...

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'Game Of Thrones' Premiere Date Set

Posted 01.13.2012

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Winter is coming ... this April. HBO has announced Season 2 of "Game of Thrones" will kick off on Sun., April 1 at 9 p.m. EST. Season 2 will consist o...

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Which 'Seinfeld' Star Has A Brand New Show?

Posted 06.17.2011

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus: the most powerful woman in America? The Emmy-winning "Seinfeld" and "New Adventures of Old Christine" star has just had her co...

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