This is another perfect example of how Seinfeld truly is a show about nothing. How many other sitcoms could have an episode solely about avoiding a doorman, and make it really funny?
As always, Seinfeld perfectly uses its guest stars and stand-up icon Larry Miller was the excellent fit as the snarky, awkward doorman for Mr. Pitt's building. His scenes with Jerry were truly outstanding.
This episode was stolen by Kramer's performance with such ideas as the bro, a bra for men, and pretending to mug George to give German travelers a thrill.
Great episode, still holds up after all of these years.moreless
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Episode Summary
The doorman in Mr. Pitt's building, cause's trouble for Jerry who was only trying to be nice. Kramer robs George on the street for some German tourists. George's father is living with him and when he removes his shirt, George and Kramer see that he has breasts. So, Kramer develops a new undergarment for males ("The Bro" or "The Manssiere") that will alleviate this problem. Jerry offers his soiled couch to replace the one that was stolen while he was "on duty."moreless
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Michael Richards
Cosmo Kramer
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Jerry Seinfeld
Himself
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Elaine Marie Benes (not in pilot)
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ADD TRIVIA- George is shocked to see that his dad has breasts but he says that he saw him naked in "The Statue", so he should already know. Edit
- George is worried that he may develop breasts because he has seen his father's. After speaking with Jerry he is worried it may be passed down from his grandmother. However then proceeds to ask Estelle about his grandmother who obviously would talk about her mother who is not related to Frank. Edit
- In the scene where Kramer and Frank are discussing the name for the "bro", George walks in. He throws his key(s) onto the small table and we hear a clanging noise. In the next shot, a vase is shown on the table. Why would they have a vase as a key container? They'd be fumbling around with it all the time. Edit
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Notes
ADD NOTES- Larry Miller and Jerry Seinfeld worked together before, Larry was a performer in Jerry's very first TV special, and was also in Jerry's "I'm Telling You For the Last Time" HBO special. Jerry was also in the 1999 movie "Pros & Cons" with Miller. Edit
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Quotes
ADD QUOTES- Frank: You're not having dinner with a bra salesman! Estelle: He only sells them, he doesn't wear them. Edit
- Estelle: (after seeing Frank trying on the Bro) I lived with him for forty years, I never saw him trying on my underwear. As soon as he leaves the house he turns into J. Edgar Hoover! Edit
- Frank: You had me sleeping on a pee-stained couch?! George: No no no, the cushion was turned over. Edit
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The German Tourists: "That's Him, Stop Him, (etc. etc.)"
In the 1976 film, "The Marathon Man" starring Dustin Hoffman and Sir Laurence Olivier, there is a scene late in the movie that appears to be the basis for a scene in this Seinfeld episode. In "The Marathon Man", Olivier's character is recognized by New York Jewish immigrants as having been a Nazi torturer in a concentration camp in WWII. They follow him as he hurries along a New York City sidewalk and call for him to stop, crying his name out. I feel almost sure this scene is the inspiration for the Seinfeld scene where the German tourists chase Kramer down the streeet as he carries what they believe to be a stolen record player. They're calling out for someone to stop Kramer because, having seen him pull a fake hold-up on George, they think he's a criminal. Edit
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The German Tourists: "That's Him, Stop Him, (etc. etc.)"
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