Seinfeld: The Pitch

Air Date

Wednesday September 16, 1992

Production Code

403

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  8 Great

  Definitely a step up. hide show

  Well I know this episode is sort of a breakthrough for some people, the arc that started it all, the show about nothing. I treat it as any other episode. Don't shoot me for saying that. I like the fact that Elaine is at least in one scene. She really made the epsiode a whole lot better. Again with being on the set of NBC. That is getting annoying. I like how this episode also opened the Susan arc. It's too sad that she had to die in season seven, that is what she gets by hanging with the Seinfeld crew.

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  Canogaparkcindy Added Apr 7, 2009 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  absolutely hilarious hide show

  This episode is clearly one of the best ideas. An episode about how the characters in the show could make there own tv show. This however is not a silly idea as because the show is practically "about nothing" they are normal people who run into silly situations, "just like real life" as George says.
  
  The fact that they manage to add in things that happened in the Pitch of "Seinfeld" in real life such as: "the show is about nothing" and Kramer refusing to be apart of the show, is what makes it even more funnier.
  
  This conversation with the telemarketer is another thing that makes this episode hilarious and gives everyone an idea the next time one calls:
  
  Telemarketer: Hi, would you be interested in switching over to TMI long distance service.
  Jerry: Oh, gee, I can't talk right now. Why don't you give me your home number and I'll call you later.
  Telemarketer: Uh, I'm sorry we're not allowed to do that.
  Jerry: Oh, I guess you don't want people calling you at home.
  Telemarketer: No.
  Jerry: Well now you know how I feel.

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  The_Poolmeister Added Dec 24, 2007 All my reviews

• Guest Cast

  • Steve Skrovan Tommy
  • Julie Blum Recepcionist
  • Stephen McHattie Dr. Reston
  • Ron Ross Homeless Man

• Stars

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

• Recurring Roles

  • Peter Blood Jay Crespi
  • Kevin Page Stu Chermack
  • Peter Crombie 'Crazy' Joe Davola
  • Heidi Swedberg Susan Biddle Ross
  • Bob Balaban Russell Dalrymple
  • Wayne Knight Newman
  • Larry David Recurring Role
Episode Cast and Crew Details »

• In this episode, one of the NBC execs says he really liked a bit by Jerry about a parakeet flying into a mirror. The episode "The Dog" closes with Jerry actually doing this bit over the credits. [edit]
• The expiration date on the milk in Jerry's fridge was September 3rd. If we're thinking in real-time (since this episode aired on September 16th), the milk would have been one day shy of two weeks old. [edit]
• If you look closely after Kramer calls Newman "Mojambo", you can see Jerry laughing, then trying to get to keep a straight face. [edit]

• This is Wayne Knight's favorite episode because he got the chance to see how Newman's mind worked. [edit]
• The character of Russell (Dalrimple) is based on NBC executive Warren Littlefield. This is a role Bob Balaban was born to play as he did show in the late night talk show wars movie called The Late Shift. [edit]
• Originally broadcast as part of a 60 min episode. [edit]

• Newman: (to Kramer) You gave me a defective detector! Jerry?
  Jerry: Buyer beware. [edit]
• Newman: I want my helmet back! You give me back my helmet, and you're gonna pay for that ticket!
  Kramer: Oh, yeah, yeah. You better think again, Mojambo. [edit]
• George: Why don't they have salsa on the table?
  Jerry: What do you need salsa for?
  George: Salsa is now the number one condiment in America.
  Jerry: You know why? Because people like to say "salsa." "Excuse me, do you have any salsa?" We need more salsa." "Where's the salsa? No salsa?"
  George: You know, it must be impossible for a Spanish person to order seltzer and not get salsa. "I wanted seltzer, not salsa!"
  Jerry: "Don't you know the difference between seltzer and salsa?! You have the seltzer after the salsa!" [edit]

• When George and Jerry are in the coffee shop discussing the show about "nothing", their back and forth banter is reminiscent of Abbot and Costello's classic "Who's on First" routine. [edit]
• When Jerry says "Give my best to Hinckley", this is a reference to John F. Hinckley, Jr. who attempted to assassinate President Ronald Reagan in an attempt to win the love and approval of actress Jodie Foster. [edit]