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The 7,740 users who count themselves as Seinfeld fans have written a total of 525 reviews.

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This is a show about nothing; however, for a show about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made... more »

This is a show about nothing; however, for a show about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went on and made the series victorious in every category it was eligible for in the 1st Annual American Television Awards. Seinfeld has also won a few Emmy Awards, the George Foster Peabody Award for 1992 and many more. Many of the early episodes were based on the life experiences of series co-creator, Larry David. Stories such as The Stock Tip and The Jacket really happened, as did many others. Across the hall from Larry lived a man named Kenny Kramer, who aside from the physical comedy aspects, lives the life of TV Kramer. Find out all about him at the real Kramer's web site. Some aspects were based on Jerry's life. Jerry's real address in NYC when he was struggling comic was 129 W. 81 St., this is the address used for his building in the series. In the series, Jerry lives in apartment 5A, Kramer in 5B. Viewer Jason Dean Vaupel notes that in a couple of episodes of the second season, Jerry lives in apartment 3A. And Newman's apartment has usually been 5E, but viewer Jeff Holland notes that it sometimes is 5F and that 5E was rented out to someone else as already noted in the episode, The Conversion. Their building is called The Shelley according to viewer Kipp Teague whose discerned that from the awning on the building. However, that building is actually located in Los Angeles, the building at the real address in NYC is much different. Jeff Holland also notes that The Shelley has no visible fire escapes, but there is one outside of Jerry's window. Other aspects are composite of both lives. For example, Elaine's character is half based on Jerry's ex-girlfriend Carol Leifer. Carol joined the production staff in the 5th season. An ex-girlfriend of Larry David's, named Monica Yates, whose father was a noted writer in the other half of the Elaine equation. Larry David once wore a suede jacket that got wet while meeting her father. Another viewer, Bobby Bank, notes that a tribute to Jerry's father is seen in occasional episodes. Jerry's father, named Kal, worked in the sign business, so occasionally in the background you may see a sign that says Kal's Signs. Bobby stated in a trade magazine for the sign industry called Signs of the Times that he... Quote:
had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kal in the early 70s when we were producing Jewelite (Bobby's company) letters for him. I remember Kal saying, 'Bobby, you should meet my son Jerry. He's a real funny guy.'

Viewer Robert Buchanan also reminds me that it is ironic that Jerry's father's name is Kal, and Superman's real Kryptonian name is Kal-El.

Most every episode takes place in Jerry's apartment; however, there are (of course) a few exceptions: The Chinese Restaurant, The Pen, The Parking Garage, The Subway, The Limo, The Airport, The Movie, The Hamptons, The Merv Griffin Show & The Dealership. While no activity occurs there, an empty apartment is shown in The Puerto Rican Day.

First Telecast: July 5, 1989

Last Telecast: May 14, 1998

Episodes: 180 Color Episodes + 1 Special

Ratings History
Season 1= Not in the Top 30
Season 2= Not in the Top 30
Season 3= Not in the Top 30
Season 4= 25
Season 5= 3
Season 6= 1
Season 7= 2
Season 8= 2
Season 9= 1less «

• "Richards a New Man" - Larry David

  In an article for Showbiz 411, Larry David commented on the new Michael Richards, who he is working with on the set for the ...more »

  In an article for Showbiz 411, Larry David commented on the new Michael Richards, who he is working with on the set for the next season of Curb. David said: "Richards is like a new man. He really went through something . He used to be very angry and bitter. He's completely different now. You can see it, and he can feel it. I'm very happy for him." http://www.showbiz411.com/michael-richards-seinfeld-larry-davidless «

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  Julia Louis Dreyfus is among the entertainers who will have their names added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. Congrats Julia! Here is the complete listing of those being honored in 2010: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i6e2d5b09608cf35cac2c110ec2c213fb

  Julia Louis Dreyfus is among the entertainers who will have their names added to the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010. Congrats Julia! Here is the complete listing of those being honored in 2010: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/television/news/e3i6e2d5b09608cf35cac2c110ec2c213fbless «

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• Most serious moments in Seinfeld??

  Kinda hard to find if you ask me, The two that I remember the most are: When Jerry takes his keys back from Kramer in "The Keys" When Elaine and Jerry almost quit being friends "The Mango".

  Kinda hard to find if you ask me, The two that I remember the most are: When Jerry takes his keys back from Kramer in "The Keys" When Elaine and Jerry almost quit being friends "The Mango". less «

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  8.5 Great

  Seinfeld is a very good show! hide « show »

  This show is about four friends which the show is about nothing they just deal with their life difficulties day and night. Starring a comedian Jerry Seinfeld (Himself), Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards), George Constanza (Jason Alexander), and women Elaine Bennis (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). This show is an earlier show which first aired in July 5,1989 and last aired in May 14, 1998 it had 9 seasons a pretty great success. At the start the friends were together and at end they were together even though the show has ended 11 years ago the show is still a watched show. great put together show and well-written one of the classic comedy shows ever.

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  JimFan1 Added May 12, 2009 All my reviews
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  7.5 Good

  An influential comedy about lifes many blunders. hide « show »

  A show about nothing, well maybe not nothing but, is it about nothing in particular? No its about the misadventures of stand up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his quirky but clever friends. I think Seinfeld started out around the time there wasnt a whole ot of spotlight on your average stand up comdian, so there was almost a mysticism about what life must be like for a professional comdedian, and just a general impression,unlike today where standup comedy is so very mainstream.
  
  The idea behind this show is that, comdey happens every day, and almost every moment, its the way you choose to perceive, and relay it to others that makes it uniquely funny. Jerry Seinfeld is not what makes the show funny at all, instead its the awkward social situations that each character gets themselves in. Jerry's charater ( which you have to wonder how close is it to his real life self ) is very straight forward, A-type, boring, and basic, he does everything normal, and comes off as your typical nice guy, maybe even the average joe. Jerry always gets the date with the prety girl, Jerry always gets the opportunity, Jerry has plenty of friends and people that value him. All of these things seem to remain constant,and with that alone you wouldnt have a show at all, but when you surround him with a couple oddballs, like his best friend and con artist George Castanza, a total wild card next door neighbor Kosmo Kramer, and the female perspective Elaine Benise,and all of a sudden its , let the games begin.
  
  Suddenly normal everyday issues like, tipping the waitress or, picking out a loaf of bread at the bakery, become much more interesting and humorous, through witty, distinctive dialouge filled with personal perspective and misguided viewpoints. Exaggeration, sarcasm, and even irony are used frequently to capitalize on each moment. Seinfeld is really a story of 3 distinct characters each caught up in their own world, struggling to achieve what they cannot alone, and it is because of this they all depend on one another for help, and Jerry gets pulled along for the ride, each and every time George comes up with a new scheme, or Kramer sets off on a wild goose chase. In many ways they attribute to each other developing more quirks, instead of becoming more balanced and independent. Seinfeld episodes cover such a wide variety of topics ,exploiting each one to the fullest, exposing the ridiculousness of public opinion and social expectations, without regret. Character development isnt really an issue because they are all so well defined and as soon as you know'em they consistently enetrtain you with their antics. Seinfeld has given us some very memorable moments, but the epsisodes skip around, and although they might follow a main idea or theme, they arent focused enough to prevent them from blending together. Sadly, continuity becomes an issues and a few plot holes seem too inexcusable. One of the most frequent and prominent topics of the show, is dating. The track record of Jerry and Elaine is quite absurd and their instability is a little disturbing, always bouncing from partner to partner with little to no reason. Meanwhile George and Kramer's characters are so over the top, its a wonder how anyone could coexist with them. Everyones favorite character seems to be Kramer, and he is after all the most peculiar of the bunch. George is the underdog al the way through, you see him through his highs and lows, and yet he never gives up, hes always reinventing himself,and you have to give him credit for his effort. Elaine, alot like George is pretty selfish and needy, but unlike George, she has almost no gameplan. She just seems to take whatever she can get away with. Its hard to categorize this show as anything,which unfortunately makes it more difficult to recoomend. Although its focus is comedy it doesnt really have any other themes. I guess you could say friendship and I would have to agree.
  
  Its more or less a hit or miss comedy, your not going to laugh at every sngle episode or character
  but its worth a watch anyway, just because you never know, what will strike you as funny.
  
  Overall I'd say Seinfeld was a trendsetter, and a standard for which shows now a days are judged upon. Unforgettaby a good show for the lot.

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  mizasterj Added Apr 20, 2009 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Classic Show. It was great during its time, and it's still appreciated now. hide « show »

  Seinfeld is hilarious. For those people who were too young to appreciate it during its heyday like me, it's basically a classier version of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. This show was the first to take random, ordinary situations and turn them into thirty minutes of sheer genius. The characters in the show are classic and have served as models for many of the great characters of today. Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer are completely brilliant. I can't even begin to describe how good this show is. I know many people share my enthusiasm and let me just say if you haven't seen this show before, give it a chance, it'll grow on you.

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  mcwilly104 Added Apr 16, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

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  Seinfeld is the best TV sitcom of ALL TIME.
  
  Others have tried but nothing comes close.
  
  The shows long been over and we still go gaga over it.
  
  That's how superb, this show is.
  
  Jerry, George, Elaine, Kramer, Newman, Frank, Estelle, Morty, Helen, The Soup Nazi, Bob and Super, The doorman, Jimmy, Bania, Puddy, Alton Benes, Jackie Chiles, Antonio the Busboy, Babu, Macaroni Midler, The Bubble Boy, The barbers Gino and Enzo, The Maestro, the numerous girl and boyfriends of the four, and all the other characters..will always have a soft spot in our hearts.
  
  Encore! Encore!
  
  
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  Now, a question of etiquette - as I pass, do I give you the ass or the crotch? - Tyler Durden
  
  You get the idea.

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  ZeeBigTourist Added Apr 15, 2009 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

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  This was truly one of the best shows to ever air on American television. Every epsiode can be classifies as a true classic. Even now 11 years after it went off the air you can still watch any episode and have it be just as relevant and groundbreaking today as it was when the show first premiered. The cast just meshed together so well and had a chemistry that is rarely seen. Not only where the main characters perfectly suited for the show, but so were the guest appearances. The only regret is that they show ended before its time was up.

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  krisnmbr32 Added Apr 9, 2009 All my reviews