Cameo Critic: 'Goldbergs' star Jeff Garlin's favorite young comedian

December 12, 2015 at 8:00PM
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone and Jeff Garlin in "The Goldbergs." (Adam Taylor/ABC) ORG XMIT: 1176505
Wendi McLendon-Covey, Sean Giambrone and Jeff Garlin in "The Goldbergs." (Adam Taylor/ABC) ORG XMIT: 1176505 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

It's a little-known fact, but the idea behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" came from comedian Jeff Garlin, who ended up taking a supporting role to Larry David. So when the star of "The Goldbergs" (7:30 p.m. Wed. on ABC) recommends a comedian, it's best to listen.

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"Jenny Slate is amazing. Her movie 'Obvious Child' is OK, but as a stand-up and comic she is magical and extraordinarily special."

Jenny Slate attends the "Adult Beginners" Los Angeles premiere at Arclight Cinemas on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles. . (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW
Jenny Slate attends the "Adult Beginners" Los Angeles premiere at Arclight Cinemas on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 in Los Angeles. . (Photo by Paul A. Hebert/Invision/AP) ORG XMIT: INVW (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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