Jerry and Elaine travel to Florida to see Jerry's parents which they soon regret when Elaine injures her back on a fold - out couch and Jerry gets caught up in a scandal by just saying that he liked someone's pen.
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July 5, 1989
May 14, 1998
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While doing his stand up act, Jerry takes questions from the crowd. One of the questions is "where did the series come from?" An often asked question, Jerry responds by showing a videotape he's prepared. The video includes his first appearance on "The Tonight Show" (6 May 1981), interviews with his managers, his co-creator Larry David, executives from NBC and Castle Rock, his fellow cast mates,… read 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… More 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= 1
I was wondering what character do you identify with most?
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I don't know if this topic has already been discussed but i didn't find it in the forums so i thought i'd do it.I have also posted this topic on the Friends page so you can vote there too.I'm not sure if this is allowed but i'll take my chances. So,i've heard a lot of people compare these two… More sitcoms and the responses vary.i want to know what you think about the subject.I have seen every episode of both shows and i am a huge fan of both Friends and Seinfeld.I know Seinfeld started first and Friends followed and that Seinfeld is considered the original sitcom about a bunch of friends inNewYorkbut i really love Friends too.Ithink the shows are very different from each other but i would like to hear what everybody thinks.So start voting!!
Just like everybody says. It's the show about nothing. Jerry, George, Elane, and Kramer are four friends who sepnd seemingly all of their time together, and make alot of enemies for themselves; as you will see on the last episode. hide show
Seindfeld is one of those shows, that you can watch it once, and come back a month later, and not feel like you're missing anything, yet still be entertained. Every episode is opened with a bit of Jerry's standup, witch usualy have somthing to do with the upcoming episode. For the most part, each epiode is based on its self and really has nothing to do with the one before or after it, other than a few "to be continued" episodes, like the world-famous last episode(s). Yeah... I saw it, and don't lie... you saw it too... Not to mention, this is one of the most quoted shows. Ever.
In my opinion this is the best sitcom of all time. The sitcoms today can't even compete with this. The acting is excellent, the writing is funny, and the stories are interesting. Yes, I do sometimes see plotholes in the episodes but this is a show that isn't meant to be analyzed. If you are a person who cares deeply for realism and depth, then this isn't the show for you. The episodes have their own stories and the seasons do not follow the same storyline. Moreover, you shouldn't care deeply for the characters. This is a show that you watch leisurely and simply to laugh, not because you want to find out how it's going to end.
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I think Seinfeld is pretty much unique among sitcoms in that it never traded in emotions - only comedy. Most other sitcoms keep us interested primarly because of the comedy, but also because of the characters, whom us viewers come to care for and empathise with. But Seinfeld was different - it never tugged on anyones heart strings. We didn't care about Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer. We weren't meant to. They were all fabulous characters, but they were just vehicles for the comedy. Nothing happened on Seinfeld unless it was funny. Millions of people came to love this show, and it is consistently ranked as one of the best television shows of all time, just because it was funny. Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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What's not to like about this show? The humor, acting and plot (oh wait, what plot? it's a show about nothing!!! ha ha ha) are great. Plus, it's influence on modern sitcoms is undeniable (yet most sitcoms nowadays suck!). Good ones (episodes) include: Soup Nazi (no soup for u!!!!), The Puffy Shirt (second favorite), The Barber, The Big Salad, The Secret Code... actually, all of the episodes are great these few are some of my favs. Too bad this show doesn't have any more new episodes. Oh well. We have the DVDs at home, which is as satisfying as new episodes. OK. Bye for now.
seinfeld is a naturall comedy that is a very famous show i like how the charecter acts jerry seinfeld is a great actor and also seinfeld is probably one of the most realistic on t v all the other shows are impossible drama or cartoons and comedy shows are usually un realistic that is why this show is a great and famous show its a little stupid how ninety nine percent of this show is jerry and elaine i am not saying it is a bad show but its a little to much it is still a very good show
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