The Bump
Fed up that he has been bumped from the show nine times in a row, comedian Jeff Cesario is somewhat placated by Larry’s (Garry Shandling) promise that he will most certainly be on the next show. Complications arise when Artie (Rip Torn) and Larry discover that not only has the next show been booked solid, but Hank’s (Jeffrey Tambor) father has died, and the grief-stricken co-host has demanded tribute time on the show. When Artie and Larry decide that a guest must be cut, who will it be?, Every guest’s nightmare is to be dropped from the show because the schedule is too full. Comedian Jeff Cesario has been ‘bumped’ nine times, and Larry is determined not to do it again. With guest appearances from Rob Lowe and David Duchovny., Hank’s tribute to his dead father complicates matters when Arthur and Larry try to juggle segments on an overbooked show. Guest stars include Jeff Cesario, David Duchovny, Rob Lowe and Vendela. Hank: Jeffrey Tambor. Paula: Janeane Garofalo. Larry: Garry Shandling., Hank’s tribute to his dead father complicates matters when Artie and Larry try to juggle segments on an overbooked show. Guest stars include Jeff Cesario, David Duchovny, Rob Lowe and Vendela.