Larry David’s Encounter with OJ Simpson on the Day of Nicole Brown’s Murder

Larry David, known for creating shows like “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” had an eerie encounter with OJ Simpson on the day Nicole Brown Simpson was murdered in 1994. David shares this chilling moment in his authorized biography, “Emperor Of Nothing: The Making of Larry David,” written by Blake J. Harris.

On June 12, 1994, David was at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles with his then-wife Laurie, daughter Cazzie, and comedy writer Alan Zweibel, along with Zweibel’s wife, Robin. That day, Zweibel recalls an unforgettable breakfast with David, noting, “because that night O. J. Simpson killed Nicole [Brown Simpson] and Ron Goldman.”

Zweibel interacted with Simpson twice on that day. During breakfast, Simpson approached him, and later that afternoon, he saw Simpson again at his daughter’s dance recital. Recalling the day’s events, Zweibel remarked how he greeted Simpson with the nickname “Juice.” In hindsight, Zweibel reflected on how different the day could have turned out, thinking he should have advised Simpson to stay home that night.

In 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman were murdered. Simpson was tried and acquitted of their murders in 1995. In recent years, new speculations have emerged, including a jailhouse informant claiming knowledge about the murder weapon, which was never found.

Besides the encounter with Simpson, David’s biography provides a glimpse into his early years as a comedian in New York City. Known for abruptly leaving the stage mid-performance and arguing with audiences, David’s early comedy career was marked by these unpredictable behaviors. He candidly speaks about his challenges with handling unfavorable audiences and his tendency to abandon performances when he felt unappreciated.

Back in high school, David was ironically voted “Least Likely to Accomplish Anything” by his peers. Before finding success in entertainment, he held several odd jobs, resisting his mother’s wishes for him to work as a postal worker. His refusal was humorously based on his unwillingness to work in hail, despite claiming he could withstand rain and snow.

The biography “Emperor Of Nothing: The Making of Larry David” is scheduled for release on October 20. Readers can expect a comprehensive account of David’s remarkable career and personal anecdotes.