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Jerry gets a date with Miss Rhode Island, a Miss America contestant; when they need a chaperone, Kramer is available. On the date, Kramer gives her advice and becomes her personal coach. Elaine tries to get a job at Doubleday, filling in the shoes once filled by Jackie Onassis; instead she gets a job being the personal assistant of a top executive who likes white socks. Her new job is restricting to her personal life. Meanwhile, George decides that the Yankees need to change their uniforms from polyester to cotton. A good idea at first, until something goes wrong on the field. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Bob Shaw Bill Masters Larry David

Director:: Andy Ackerman

Stars:: Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer); Jason Alexander (George Louis Costanza); Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Marie Benes (not in pilot)); Jerry Seinfeld (Himself)

Recurring Role:: Ian Abercrombie (Mr. (Justin) Pitt)

Guest Star:: Buck Showalter (Himself); Danny Tartabull (Himself); Marguerite MacIntyre (Karen); Gail Strickland (Landis); Regis Philbin (Miss America Pageant Announcer (voice) (uncredited))

Aside from the pilot; this is the only season opener that doesn't show the coffee shop. edit »
Elaine mentions that they are looking for someone to replace Jackie Onassis at Doubleday. That would be a timely reference since Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died in May of 1994 and this episode aired in September of the same year. Jackie Onassis had worked as an editor for Doubleday since her husband's death (Aristotle Onassis) in 1975. edit »
When Jerry tells George about meeting Miss Rhode Island he also mentions that he'll be going to Atlantic City for the weekend (where the pageant will be held). However, later in the episode, George asks Jerry where he's going and Jerry tells him, as if it's the first time, that he's going to Atlantic City. edit »
This is the first episode where Jerry uses his famous catch-phrase: "That's a shame." And although Jerry continues to use it as his own through the rest of the series, George is the one who first says it at the end of this episode. Jerry than copies it just seconds later. edit »

If you listen closely, you might notice that the Miss America Pageant announcer sounds like Regis Philbin. edit »
Elaine also says "I can't go" in 616 The Doorman when Mr. Pitt calls to hear his mail when Elaine and Jerry are about to go to a movie. edit »
This episode contains the first of a pair of related lines. In this episode Elaine says "I can't go" in a sniffling tone when Jerry invites her to Atlantic City but she has to buy socks for Mr. Pitt. In 801 The Foundation, George says "I can't go" in the same tone to Jerry on the phone when Wyck won't let him leave the meeting. edit »

Kramer: These doves were murdered. edit »
(watching Miss Rhode Island sing)
Jerry: It's like watching an animal get tortured. edit »
Jerry: I'm going out with one of the Miss America contestants. You want to go?
Kramer: What state?
Jerry: Rhode Island.
Kramer: They're never in contention. edit »
Jerry: Hot dog?
Miss Rhode Island: No thanks. I'm watching my weight.
Jerry: Oh. I'm watching my height. My doctor doesn't want me to get any taller. edit »
Announcer: Mattingly just split his pants!
Jerry: Ah, that's a shame. edit »

Jerry: Goodnight Ollie.
George: Goodnight Stan.

Reference to early movie comedians Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy. edit »
Jerry mentions Mr Coffee while sitting in Yankee Stadium. Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio found a second career as spokesman for the Mr Coffee coffeemaker in the late 60s to the early 80s. edit »

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The Bottom Line: "Fine example"
Season 6 begins and doesn't let the fans down on the King of Sitcoms; Seinfeld. ...Continue »
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The Bottom Line: "Above average"
Another interesting installment in the Seinfeld series ...Continue »
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