Larry David apologizes for attacking Elmo

NEW YORK >> Larry David attacked Elmo during the live broadcast of the “Today” show on Thursday, later telling the “Sesame Street” character that “somebody had to do it!”

The famously curmudgeonly comic was appearing on the show to promote the upcoming 12th and final season of his hit HBO series “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” but the moment in which he forcefully grabbed and shook Elmo's face appeared to be completely unscripted.

“Oh, my God!” shouted Savannah Guthrie, as the hosts Hoda Kotb and Craig Melvin watched in shock.

“Let's get back on the couch and talk about how you're feeling,” Elmo said after the brief incident.

“Larry, you've gone too far this time!” Guthrie interjected.

Al Roker tried to continue with his weather segment, chuckling during his attempted transition and admitting he “didn't see that coming!”

Later in the show, David struggled to force out an apology through his own laughter, telling Elmo he was “really sorry.”

“Elmo accepts your apology,” the fuzzy red Muppet replied.

Elmo was on the show to discuss his own viral mo- ment earlier in the week, when a post from his official X account drew concerning replies to a very simple question.