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Table of Contents
CreditsIntroduction1.0 What is SEINFELD?1.1 How many seasons of SEINFELD are there?1.2 How do I find the title of a SEINFELD episode?1.3 Where can I find all the episode titles and nu7mber?1.4 Where can I find the plot summary of a SEINFELD episode?2.0 Who are the characters on SEINFELD?2.1 Who are the major characters?2.2 Who are the minor supporting characters (2 or more appearances)?2.3 Who are the family members of the major characters?2.4 What other TV shows and movies have some cast members been in?2.5 When are the actor's and character's birthdays?2.6 Where do the characters live?2.7 What are the characters' apartment numbers?2.8 What are the characters' telephone numbers?3.0 What are some FAQ about the major characters?3.1 What is Kramer's name?3.2 How does Kramer support himself?3.3 How many times has Jerry "known" Elaine?3.4 How do the characters know each other?3.5 What jobs has xxxx had on the show?3.6 What religion is xxxxx?3.7 What are some reasons why Jerry has ended a relationship?3.8 What "fake" movies have the characters seen?3.9 Who is who's best friend?3.10 How many times has Elaine yelled "GET OUT?!?" and pushed someone?3.11 What does George's answering machine say?3.12 What did the EWR on Jerry's refrigerator mean?3.13 What foods have been mentioned or eaten on SEINFELD?3.14 What kind of cars have been featured on SEINFELD?4.0 Are there questions about the other characters?4.1 Who is Newman and why does Jerry hate him?4.2 Was Newman in the movie 'Animal House'?4.3 Who is the "unfunny comic"?4.4 Is that really George Steinbrenner?4.5 Who is the "Soup Nazi"?4.6 Who is Kenny Kramer?4.7 Who is Art Vandelay?4.8 Is Jackie Chiles supposed to be Johnny Cochran?4.9 Was Russell Dalrymple supposed to be Warren Littlefield?4.10 Who is J. Peterman?4.11 Is there a list of J. Peterman products?4.12 Who are the two curiously effeminate guys and when do they appear?4.13 Who is the Pakistani caf� owner?4.14 Who has guest starred (or appeared before they were stars)on SEINFELD?4.15 Who is Bob Sacamano?4.16 Who is Lomez?4.17 Where is the real Monk's restaurant?4.18 Who is Martin Van Nostrand?4.19 What celebrities have appeared as themselves?4.20 Was that "Puddy" as the voice of Superman in the American Express ad with Jerry?4.21 What occupation did George always want to have?4.22 What production people have appeared (or had characters named for them) on the show?4.23 Who is Kel Varnsen?4.24 What characters have died on the show?4.25 What actors have played multiple characters?4.26 Which episodes were dedicated and to whom?5.0 Specific episode questions.5.1 Who won "The Contest"?5.2 What were the 'Bizarros' in "The Bizarro Jerry"?5.3 Is the WIZ Norm Macdonald's (SNL) brother?5.4 What game are Estelle Costanza and her friends playing in "The Handicapped Spot"?5.5 Mulva? Delores? Gipple?( or What was Jerry's girlfriend's name in "The Junior Mint"?)5.6 Wasn't there a lawsuit over this very issue?5.7 Who is Stein Ericson? (as referenced in "The Reverse Peephole")5.8 Why did Jerry call Kramer 'Kessler' in the pilot episode?
5.9 Is their a Superman reference in every episode?5.10 Why did Elaine say "maybe the dingo ate your baby"?5.11 What is the name of the song used in final segment of "The Clip Show"?5.12 Who is Mary Beth Whitehead, as referenced in "The Bottle Deposit"?5.13 Can I have more information on "Festivus"?5.14 Is there a real 555-FILM?6.0 What are some of the oddities and inconsistencies in SEINFELD?6.1 Why does the farm girl at the end of 'The Bottle Deposit' refer to Newman as Norman?6.2 Other Oddities6.3 Continuity errors and inconsistencies6.4 What movies have been parodied?7.0 Where can I find some SEINFELD production related information?7.1 Where is SEINFELD produced and by whom?7.2 When does the production season begin and end?7.3 How can I get tickets to a filming session?7.4 What major awards has SEINFELD garnered?7.5 Where can I find scripts to SEINFELD episodes?7.6 Are there official books about SEINFELD?7.7 Where can I purchase SEINFELD T-shirts and other merchandise?7.8 Where can I find other SEINFELD related Internet sites?7.9 Do you have sheet music for the bass guitar theme to Seinfeld?
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1.0 What is SEINFELD?
1.1 How many seasons of SEINFELD are there?
There were 9 seasons of Seinfeld with Episode 1, "The Seinfeld Chronicles"
airing July 5, 1989 and Episode 169, "The Finale", airing on May 14, 1998.
Top1.2 How do I find the title of a SEINFELD episode?
Syndicated episode names can be found in TV Guide
or similar TV listing. A complete, printable check list can be found at
http://www.geocities.com/hollywood/set/7217/seinlist.htmlTop1.3 Where can I find all the episode titles and numbers?
Try http://www.xnet.com/~djk/Seinfeld_2.shtml, one of the best
sources for 'Seinfeld' episode information.
Top1.4 Where can I find the plot summary of a SEINFELD episode?
See 1.3.
Top2.0 Who are the characters on SEINFELD?
Top2.1 Who are the major characters?
Jerome (Jerry) Seinfeld-Jerry Seinfeld
George Louis Costanza-Jason Alexander
Cosmo Kramer-Michael Richards
Elaine Marie Benes-Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Top2.2 Who are the minor supporting characters (2 or more appearances)?
Mickey Abbott (Danny Woodburn) [The Stand-In]
Ada (Vicki Lewis) [The Secretary, The Rye]
Kenny Bania (Steve Hytner)
Susan Biddle Ross (Heidi Swedberg)
Babu Bhatt (Brian George)
Lloyd Braun (Pete Keleghan, Matt McCoy)
Jackie Chiles (Phil Morris) [The Caddy, The Friars Club]
Carol, (Lisa Mende) [The Boyfriend, Hamptons, Soulmate, English Patient]
Russell Dalrymple (Bob Balaban)
Crazy Joe Davola (Peter Crombie)
Deena (Mary Jo Keenen)[The Gum, The Doll, The Bottle Deposit]
Dr. Seigel (Victor Raider-Wexler)[The Junior Mint, The Invitations, The Summer of George]
Sid Farkus (Patrick Cronin)[The Sniffing Accountant, The Doorman]
Jake Jarmel (Marty Rackham) [The Sniffing Accountant, The Opposite, The Scofflaw]
Earl Haffler (O'Neal Compton) [The Diplomats' Club, The English Patient]
Karl(Ellis E. Williams) exterminator [The Dooble, The Diplomats' Club]
Katie (Debra Jo Rupp)[The Diplomats Club, The Abstinence]
Mr. Lippman (Harris Shore) (Richard Fancy) [The Library, The Muffin Tops]
Evelyn Klompas (Ann Morgan Guilbert)[The Pen, The Cadillac]
Jack Klompas (Sandy Baron)
Mr. Kruger (Daniel von Bargen) Georger's boss [The Slicer, The Strike]
Bob "The Maestro" Cobb (Mark Metcalf) [The Maestro]
Izzy Mandelbaum (Lloyd Bridges) [The English Patient, The Blood]
MaryEdith (Shannon Cochran) [The Parking Space, The Non-Fat Yogurt]
Matthew (John Christian Grass)[The Parking Space, The Non-Fat Yogurt]
Michael (Steven Prutting) [The Boyfriend]
(Mark L. Taylor) [The Hamptons]
Mike, Jerry's bookie (Lee Arenberg) [The Parking Space, The Susie]
Mulva/Dolores (Susan Walters) [The Junior Mint, The Foundation]
Sue Ellen Mishke (Brenda Strong) [The Caddy, The Bottle Deposit, The Absinence, The Betrayal]
Mr. Morgan (Tom Wright)
Newman (Wayne Knight)
Peggy (Megan Cole) Elaine's co-worker at Peterman [The Susie, The Apology]
Giacomo "J." Peterman (John O'Hurley)
Ping Wu (Ping Wu)
Mr. Justin Pitt (Ian Abercrombie)
Poppie (Reni Santoni) [The Couch, The Doorman]
David Puddy (Patrick Warburton)
Rabbi Glickman (Bruce Mahler)
Rebecca DeMornay (Sonya Eddy) (The Muffin Tops, The Bookstore)
Dr. Reston (Stephen McHattie) [The Pitch, Ticket, Wallet, Watch]
Ricky (Sam Lloyd) [The Cigar Store Indian, The Pie]
Franklin Delano Romanowski aka FDR (Mike McShane) [The Betrayal, The Wizard]
Henry Ross (Warren Frost) [The Foundation]
Mrs. Ross (Grace Zabriskie) [The Foundation]
Sally Weaver (Vicki Lewis) [The Doll, The Cartoon]
George Steinbrenner (Larry David) (Lee Bear)
Danny Tartabull [The Chaperone, The Pledge Drive]
Mr. Thomassoulo (Gordon Jump) [The Butter Shave, The Voice]
Tim Whatley (Bryan Crasnton)
Tina (Siobhan Fallon) [The Deal, The Truth, The Opposite]
Mr. Wilhelm (Richard Herd)
Wyck (Bruce Davidson) [The Foundation, The Soul Mate, The Van Buren Boys]
Mabel Choate (Frances Bay) [The Rye, The Finale]
Jay Crespi (Peter Blood) [The Pitch, The Finale]
Stu Chernak (Kevin Page) [The Pitch, The Finale]
Pharmacist (David Byrd) [The Sponge, The Finale]
Fred (Tony Carlin) [The Pick, The Finale]
Robin (Melanie Chartoff) [The Fire, The Finale]
Mel Sanger (Brian Doyle-Murray) [the Bubble Boy, The Finale]
Mrs. Sanger (Carol Mansell) [The Bubble Boy, The Finale]
Security guard (David Dunard) [The Parking Garage, The Finale]
Joe Bookman) (Philip Baker Hall) [The Library, The Finale]
Sidra (Teri Hatcher) [The Implants, the Finale]
Keith Hernandez [The Boyfriend, The Finale]
Ramon (Carlos Jacott) [The Pool Guy, The Finale]
Arnold Deensfrei (Robert Katims) [The Jimmy, The Finale]
Leslie/Low talker (Wendel Meldrum) [The Puffy Shirt, The Finale]
Babs Kramer (Sheree North) [The Switch, The Finale]
Marcellino (Miguel Sandoval) [The Little Jerry, The Finale]
Yev Kasem aka The Soup Nazi (Larry Thomas) [The Soup Nazi, The Finale]
Henry Woronicz (Father Curtis) [The Yada Yada, ]
Joey (Todd Bosley) [The Foundation, The Wait Out]
Mrs. Zanfino (Diana Castle) [The Foundation, The Wait Out]
Top2.3 Who are the family members of the major characters?
Character [actor or actress] (relationship)
[1st appeared ep](note)
Jerry-
Morty Seinfeld [Phil Bruns] (father)
[The Stakeout](scenes not reshot with Martin for syndication)
Barney Martin] (father)
[The Pony Remark]
Helen Seinfeld [Liz Sheridan] (mother)
[The Stakeout]
Uncle Leo [Len Lesser] (uncle, mom's brother)
[The Pony Remark]
Aunt Stella [Magda Harout] (aunt, Leo's wife)
[The Pen]
Cousin Jeffrey [mentioned often, never shown] (cousin, Leo's son)
[The Pony Remark]
Elderly Cousin Manya [mentioned once]
[The Pony Remark]
Aunt Celia [mentioned once, never shown]
[The Soup]
Cousin Douglas [mentioned once, never shown]
[The Truth]
Sister [mentioned once, never shown] (sister)
[The Chinese Restaurant]
Nana [Billye Re Wallace]
[The Pledge Drive]
Uncle Mac [Joe George]
[The Stakeout]
Artie Levine [Ron Steelman] (cousin)
[The Stakeout]
George-
Frank Costanza [John Randolph] (father)
[The Handicap Spot](scenes reshot with Stiller for syndication)
[Jerry Stiller] (father)
[The Puffy Shirt]
Estelle Costanza [Estelle Harris] (mother)
[The Contest]
Brother [mentioned twice, never shown] (brother)
[The Parking Spot],[The Suicide]
Cousin Rhisa [Laurie Taylor-Williams] (cousin)
[The Junk Mail]
Uncle [mentioned once, never shown] (uncle)
[The Junk Mail]
Cousin Shelly [Rachel Sweet](cousin)
[The Contest]
Aunt Baby [mentioned once never shown] (aunt)
[The Money](died at age 7, hence the name)
Aunt Sylvia [mentioned once, never shown] (aunt)
[The Kiss Hello](She in the only person George is on the "kiss hello" program with)
Grandmother [mentioned once, never shown] (grandmother)
[The Doorman]
Grandfather [mentioned once, never shown] (grandfather, Frank's side)
[The Doorman](He is/was probably bald)
Kramer-
Babs Kramer [Sheree North](mother)
[The Nose Job]
Elaine-
Alton Benes [Lawrence Tierney] (father)
[The Jacket](author of "Fairgame")
Mother [mentioned twice, never shown] (mother)
[The Jacket, The Cheever Letters]
Gail (mentioned twice, never shown) (sister)
[The Jacket, The Pick]
Uncle [mentioned once, never shown) (uncle)
[The Jacket]
Nephew [mentioned once, never shown) (nephew)
[The Pick]
Holly [Stacy Travis](cousin)
[The Wink]
Uncle Pete [mentioned once, never shown] (uncle)
[The Stock Tip](showers four times a day)
Brother-in-law [mentioned once, never shown] (brother-in-law)
[The Phone Message]
Grandma Mimma [] (grandmother)
[The Wink]
Top2.4 What other TV shows and movies have some cast members been in?
Jerry Seinfeld
Tommy Chong Roast, The (1986)
Ratings Game, The (1984) (TV)
"Benson" (1979) TV Series
Jason Alexander Jason Alexander's real name is Jay Greenspan.
His father's name was Alexander Greenspan,
so that's how he got his stage name.
Denial (1998)
Cinderella (1997) (TV)
Love! Valour! Compassion! (1997)
Hunchback of Notre Dame, The (1996) (voice)
Dunston Checks In (1996)
For Better or Worse (1996)
Bye Bye Birdie (1995) (TV)
Last Supper, The (1995)
North (1994)
Paper, The (1994)
"Duckman" (1994) TV Series (voice)
Blankman (1994)
Coneheads (1993)
"Aladdin" (1993) TV Series (voice)
Down on the Waterfront (1993)
Return of Jafar, The (1993) (V) (voice)
Sexual Healing (1993)
I Don't Buy Kisses Anymore (1992)
White Palace (1991)
Pretty Woman (1990)
Jacob's Ladder (1990)
"Favorite Son" (1988) (mini) TV Series
Open Admissions (1988) (TV)
"Everything's Relative" (1987) TV Series
Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986)
Mosquito Coast, The (1986)
Rockabye (1986) (TV)
"E/R" (1984) TV Series
Burning, The (1981)
Senior Trip (1981) (TV)
Michael Richards
Trial and Error (1997)
London Suite (1996) (TV)
Unstrung Heroes (1995)
Airheads (1994)
Coneheads (1993)
So I Married an Axe Murderer (1993)
Problem Child (1990)
UHF (1989)
"Marblehead Manor" (1987) TV Series
"Fresno" (1986) (mini) TV Series
Whoops Apocalypse (1986)
Transylvania 6-5000 (1985)
Ratings Game, The (1984) (TV)
Young Doctors in Love (1982)
"Fridays" (1980) TV Series
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Deconstructing Harry (1997)
Fathers' Day (1997)
London Suite (1996) (TV)
North (1994)
Jack the Bear (1993)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989)
"Day by Day" (1988)
Hannah and Her Sisters (1986)
Soul Man (1986)
Troll (1986)
"Saturday Night Live" (1982-1985)
Top2.5 When are the actor's and character's birthdays?
Real:
Jerry Seinfeld-born April 29, 1954 in New York City
Jason Alexander (Greenspan)-born September 23, 1959 in Newark, New Jersey
Julia Louis-Dreyfus-born January 13, 1961 in New York City, raised in Washington, D.C.
Michael Richards-born July 21, 1948 in Los Angeles, California
TV:
Jerry was born in December. In "The Heart Attack", George says he
was born in April, and in "The Butter Shave", Jerry says they
are 4 months apart, and I think it's common knowledge that
Jerry is older than George, so it must be December.
Top2.6 Where do the characters live?
Jerry/Kramer/Newman-129 W. 81st Street
Elaine- 16 W. 75th Street, Apt. #2-G.
Frank and Estelle Costanza-1344 Queens Blvd. Flushing, NY
Top2.7 What are the characters' apartment numbers?
Jerry-part of Season One-no number, just knocker
[The Male Unbonding]-411, numbered next to the door.
Most of the first two seasons-3A
Most other episodes-5A
Newman-5E
Kramer-5B
Elaine-16 W. 75th Street, apartment 2G [The Race]
George-321 W. 90th St.
Costanzas- 3344 Queens Blvd., Flushing (?) [The Cigar Store Indian]
Top2.8 What are the characters' telephone numbers?
Jerry -
home phone number is KL5-2390 [The Big Salad]
car phone number is 555-8383 [????]
Kramer - 555-3455 (FILK) [The Pool Guy]
Top3.0 What are some FAQ about the major characters?
Top3.1 What is Kramer's name?
It is revealed in "The Switch" that Kramer's first name is Cosmo.
Top3.2 How does Kramer support himself?
Kramer won $18,000 ($600 at 30 to 1) on a horse (named Papa Nick) when
he got a tip on the subway in "the Subway". This, combined with his
Coffee Table book royalties and whatever he made as a Calvin Klein
underwear model, plus the fact that his apartment is rent-controlled
and he gets most of his food free from Jerry's refrigerator, means
Kramer never has a money problem. Also he could have earned some
money in Los Angeles in "The Trip" by apperin gon 'Murphy Brown'.
Kramer may have also received some sort of payment for being on
strike [The Strike]. He acted out diseases for medical students
to diagnose [The Burning"). Kramer also played Santa [The Race").
Kramer also poses in police line-ups for $50 ["The Beard"] and once worked
as a stand-in on "All My Children". In "The Muffin Tops", Kramer charged $37.50
for a ride on the "Peterman Reality Tour".
Top3.3 How many times has Jerry "known" Elaine?
In "The Deal" Jerry said they had 'been together' 25 times, where
Elaine thought it was 37. The problem is, that they have gotten
together since this was mentioned. For example, I know they 'did
it' in "The Mango". I'm not sure what the real count is, but it's
gotta be around 30 for Jerry and 40 for Elaine, give or take a few.
Top3.4 How do the characters know each other?
In "The Outing" (and later in "The Abstinence") we are told George met
Jerry at JFK High School, when George fell off a rope in gym class
and landed on Jerry's head. But in "The Betrayal" Jerry says to George,
"Didn't I beat you up in the fourth grade?". Jerry met Kramer when they
became next-door neighbors. We learn in "The Betrayal" that Kramer was
already living there when Jerry moved in. Jerry and Elaine "used to go
out", but how they met is a mystery.
Top3.5 What jobs has xxxx had on the show?
Jerry:
Umbrella salesman (before the show)
Stand up comedian
Television Comedy Writer
Kramer:
H & H Bagels (on strike since before the beginning of the show)
Brant-Leland
Author of coffee table book
Actor
Underwear model
Elaine:
Pendant Publishing (Mr. Lippman)
Personal assistant for Mr. Pitt
Writer for the J. Peterman catalog
Cartoonist for 'The New Yorker' (Mr. Elinoff)
George:
Job as a teenager
Dairy Queen
Reason for leaving: Put feet in the ice maker. [The Millenium")
July 1989 - April 1991 Real Estate Agent - Rick Bar Properties.
Manager: Mr. Levitan
Notable achievement: None.
Reason for leaving: Boss wouldn't share private bathroom.
December 1991 - December 1991 Car parker
Manager: Self-managed, took over for Sid.
Notable achievement: None.
Reason for leaving: Caused several accidents and disrupted the filming of a Woddy Allen movie.
December 1991 Manuscript reader - Pendant Publishing
Manager: Mr. Lippman
Notable achievement: None.
Reason for Leaving: Didn't realize sex with the cleaning woman was 'frowned upon".
1992-1993 Television Comedy Writer
September 1993 Hand model - Specialty Models
Manager: Elsa Carlisle
Notable achievement: Modeled one wristwatch.
Reason for leaving: Burned hands on hot iron in 'puffy shirt' incident.
November 1993 Sales Rep. - Sanlak (rest stop supplies)
Manager: Mr. Tuttle.
Notable achievement: Reorganized Penske file.
Reason for leaving: Was never really hired in the first place
(or quit thinking he had a job waiting for him at Penske).
May 1994 - May 1997 Assistant to the Travelling Secretary-New York Yankees
Manager: Mr. Wilhelm/George Steinbrenner
Notable achievement: Implemented switch from polyester to cotton uniforms.
Reason for leaving: Traded to Tyler Chicken in Little Rock.
September 1997-September 1997 - Play Now (sporting goods)
Manager: Mr. Thomasoulo.
Notable achievement: Pretended to be handicapped.
Reason for leaving: Company went bankrupt.
October 1997 - October 1997 Computer sales for "Costanza and Son".
Manager: Frank Costanza
Notable achievement: Faking sale of 50 PCs to Art Vandelay.
Reason for leaving: Faked sale of 50 PCs to Art Vandelay.
November 1997-May 1998 Krueger Industrial Smoothing
Manager: Mr. Krueger
Notable achievement:
Reason for leaving:
Top3.6 What religion is xxxxx?
Jerry is definitely Jewish. His last name is Jewish. His parents
got mad at him for making-out during "Schindler's List". Elaine is
definitely not Jewish. It was revealed she had "shiksappeal" (a strange
effect non-Jewish women have on Jewish men) in "The Serenity Now". She
may be Catholic because she makes the sign of the cross in "The Betrayal"
and in "The Doodle". Kramer is definitely not Jewish. In "The Fatigues"
he organizes a Jewish Single's Night and says "I'm not Jewish". George's
religion is more difficult to pin-point. George converted to Latvian
Orthodox in "The Conversion", but really didn't take the religion. In
"The Fatigues" Kramer uses Frank Costanza's lodge for his Jewish Single's
Night. It is called 'The Knights of Columbus" apparently a Catholic
affiliated organization. The question of Frank Costanza is a little puzzling.
Logically, given the K of C affiliation he should be Catholic. Still, because
of Jerry Stiller's interpretation, and the writing, little Yiddicisms of
manner and experience creep into Frank's character constantly. As for
George, I can't picture him being brought up as anything. But, it
is extremely possible that his mother Estelle is supposed to be
Jewish, which would, technically, make him Jewish as well. Estelle is
less ambiguous than Frank, especially given Frank's remark [The Money") that
he wanted to buy a Mercedes, but Estelle won't ride in a German car. While
other reasons have been postulated for Estelle's aversion to German cars in
this group, the only logical one in the context of this particular show is
that Estelle is Jewish and won't have anything to do with German cars etc.
Because of the Holocaust, a very common Jewish reaction. Another bit of evidence
comes in the final scene of "The Serenity Now", Estelle can be seen wearing a
"Chai" pendant. The little character that looks like an "H" is actually a Chai,
which is a Hebrew letter. It symbolizes 'life', and you will rarely see a non-Jewish
person wearing one.
Top3.7 What are some reasons why Jerry has broken up with a woman?
-reason they broke-up (character)
(actress) [break-up episode]
-She was engaged (Laura)
(Pamela Brull) [The Seinfeld Chronicles]
-Jerry wouldn't use her toothbrush (Paula)
(Christa Miller) [The Doodle]
-Jerry couldn't remember her name (Mulva/Delores)
(Susan Walters) [The Junior Mint]
-She was too much like him (Jeannie Steinman)
(Janeane Garofalo) [The Foundation]
-She doesn't think his standup act is funny (Marlene)
(Tracy Kolis) [The Ex-Girlfriend]
-She thought Jerry was lying about being gay (Sharon Leonard)
Paula Marshall) [The Outing]
-Jerry accuses her of kissing his cousin (Amy)
(Anna Gunn) [The Glasses]
-She wouldn't give Jerry a massage (Karen)
(Lisa Edelstein) [The Masseuse]
-Jerry almost calls Native American girlfriend "Indian Giver" (Winona)
(Kimberly Norris) [The Cigar Store Indian]
-Jerry steals her fungicide (Tawni)
(Kimberley Campbell) [The Conversion]
-She wouldn't taste his apple pie (Audrey)
(Suzanne Snyder) [The Pie]
-She had "man hands" (Gillian)
(Kristin Bauer) [The Bizarro Jerry]
-Jerry wouldn't eat enough meat for her (Holly)
(Stacey Travis) [The Wink]
-She kept wearing the same dress over and over (Christie)
(Lisa Deane) [The Seven]
-He threatens to tell on her for the hit-and-run (Angela)
(Melinda McGraw) [The Good Samaritan]
-Going too fast in a male relationship (himself)
(Keith Hernandez) [The Boyfriend]
-Her parents won't allow them to date because they made out
during Schindler's List (Rachel)
(Melanie Smith) [The Raincoats]
-His discount dry cleaning "wife" (Meryl)
(Courtney Cox) [The Wife]
-He suspected her spectacular breasts were fake (Sidra)
(Teri Hatcher) [The Implant]
-The waitress which Jerry and George shared the dating
responsibilities (Lanette)
(Amanda Peete) [The Summer of George]
-Newman had dumped her (Julie)
(Michelle Forbes) [The Big Salad]
-He couldn't show emotion (Patty)
(Lori Loughlin) [The Serenity Now]
-Her belly button talked (Claire)
(Sara Rose Peterson) [The Voice]
-He played with her toys without her permission (Celia)
(Julia Pennington) [The Slicer]
-She liked the Dockers' commercials (Donna)
(Gretchen German) [The Phone Message]
-She ate her peas one at a time (Melanie)
(Athena Massey) [The Engagement]
-Her laugh "sounded like Elmer Fudd sitting on a juicer (Naomi)
(Jessica Lundy) [The Bubble Boy, mentioned in The Hamptons]
-She wouldn't laugh (Sandy)
(Jann Karam)[The Switch]
-She stockpiled cases of Today sponges (Lena Small)
(Jennifer Guthrie) [The Sponge]
Top3.8 What "fake" movies have the characters seen?
-Agent Zero [The Pool Guy]
-Barcelona [The Engagement]
-Blame it on the Rain [The Calzone]
-Brown-Eyed Girl [The Pool Guy]
-Blimp-The Hindenburg Story [The Puerto Rican Day]
-Checkmate [The Pool Guy]
-Checkmate [The Movie]
-Chunnel [The Pool Guy]
-Chow Fun [The Pool Guy]
-Cry, Cry Again [The Little Kicks]
-Cupid's Rifle [The Pool Guy]
-Death Blow [The Little Kicks]
-Firestorm [The Pool Guy]
-Means to an End [The Calzone]
-Mountain High [The Pool Guy]
-The Muted Heart [The Engagement]
-The Pain and the Yearning
-Ponce De Leon {The Dog]
-Prognosis Negative (Curiously 'Prognosis Negative' was the
name of an unproduced screenplay written by Larry David) [The Dog]
-The Other Side of Darkness [The Comeback]
-Rochelle, Rochelle [The Movie]
-Sack Lunch [The English Patient]
Top3.9 Who is who's best friend?
Not sure there is an answer for this. Kramer's best friend is
Jerry. Jerry's best friend is George. George's best friend is
Jerry. Elaine's best friend is Jerry.
Top3.10 How many times has Elaine yelled "GET OUT?!?" and pushed someone?
Through Season Eight, Elaine has done this 13 times.
Top3.11 What does George's answering machine say?
(sung to the theme song from "The Greatest American Hero")
"Believe it or not George isn't at home
Please leave a message at the beep
I must be out or I'd pick up the phone
Where could I be
Believe it or not I'm not home... beep" [The Susie")
Top3.12 What did the EWR on Jerry's refrigerator mean?
EWR is the airport code for Newark International.
Why it's on Jerry's refrigerator remains a mystery.
Top3.13 What foods have been mentioned or eaten on SEINFELD?
Bakery - Bagels [The Festivus][The Strike]
Bakery - Bear claws [The Sniffing Accountant][The Strongbox]
Bakery - Black and white cookies [The Dinner Party] [The Understudy]
Bakery - Bread [The Rye]
Bakery - Carrot Cake [The Frogger]
Bakery - $29,000 Wedding cake [The Frogger]
Bakery - Chip Ahoy cookies [The Cadillac]
Bakery - Chocolate Babka [The Dinner Party]
Bakery - Chocolate Eclairs [The Gymnast]
Bakery - Cinnamon Babka [The Dinner Party]
Bakery - Cinnamon swirls [The Glasses]
Bakery - Cupcakes [The Hot Tub]
Bakery - Dinky Donuts [The Note][The Glasses]
Bakery - Dog food/biscuits [The Andrea Doria]
Bakery - Donuts [The Strongbox]
Bakery - Drake's Coffee Cakes [The Suicide]
Bakery - Entenmann's Cake [The Frogger]
Bakery - Hamentashen [The Fatigues]
Bakery - Jelly Donut [The Pledge Drive]
Bakery - Marble Rye [The Rye]
Bakery - Muffin tops [The Muffin Tops]
Bakery - Muffin Stumps [the Muffin Tops]
Bakery - Poppy seed muffin [The Shower Head]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Big Hunk (The Nap)
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Black Jack licorice gum [The Library]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Cashew nuts [The Doodle][The Busboy]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Clark bar [The Dinner Party]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Chinese chewing gum [The Gum]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Chocolate covered cherries [The Stakeout]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Chuckles [The Heart Attack]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Chunky bar [The Doodle]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Dentyne chewing gum [The Library]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Frozen yogurt [The Non-fat Yogurt]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Ice cream sundae [The Lip Reader]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Ice Cream [The Puerto Rican Day]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Jujyfruit [The Opposite]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Junior Mints [The Junior Mint]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Macadamia nuts [The Doodle]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Nachos [The Puerto Rican Day]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Nutrageous [The Nap]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Oh, Henry bar [The Caddy]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pez [The Pez Dispenser]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pineapple Italian Ice [The Understudy]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pistachios
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pretzels - no salt [The Alternate Side]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pretzels - with salt [The Alternate Side]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pringles [The Postponement]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Pudding skins [The Blood]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Popcorn [The Finale]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Reduced-Fat Wheat Thins [The Cadilac]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Ring Dings [The Dinner Party][The Glasses]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Rold Gold Pretzles [The Glasses]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Ruffles potato chips
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Runts [The Nap]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Skittles [The Puerto Rican Day]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Snackwells [The Postponement]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Snickers [The Pledge Drive]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Tic Tacs [The Merv Griffin Show][The Contest]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Tootsie Pop [The Strongbox]
Candy/Nuts/Junk - Twix bar [The Dealership]
Cereal - Bran - 40% 50% 100% [The Pilot (2)]
Cereal - Bran Flakes [The Pilot]????
Cereal - Cereal [numerous episodes...eg. The Invitations]
Cereal - Cheerios [The Finale]
Cereal - Corn Flakes [The Chinese Woman, The Finale]
Cereal - Grape Nuts [The Finale]
Cereal - Kasha [The Chinese Woman]
Cereal - Kix [The Big Salad]
Cereal - Life [The Finale]
Cereal - Reese's Penut Butter Puffs [The Beard]
Cereal - Special K [The Finale]
Condiment - Barbeque sauce [The Doll]
Condiment - Gravy [The Bottle Deposit][The Merv Griffin Show]
Condiment - Honey Mustard [The Chicken Roaster]
Condiment - Ketchup and mustard [The Voice, The Finale]
Condiment - Maple syrup [The Wife]
Condiment - Pesto [The Busboy]
Condiment - Salsa [The Pitch]
Dip - as a meal? [The Implant]
Dip - Guacamole dip [The Implant]
Drinks - Apple Cider [The Bottle Deposit]
Drinks - Arabian Mocha Java [The Cadillac]
Drinks - Beaujolais [The Dinner Party]
Drinks - Beer [The Sniffing Accountant]
Drinks - Bosco [The Secret Code]
Drinks - Champagne Coolie [The Wig Master)
Drinks - Chardonnay [The Dinner Party]
Drinks - Club soda, no ice [The Jacket]
Drinks - Colt '45 beer [The Tape]
Drinks - Cream Soda [The Blood]
Drinks - Cranberry juice with two limes [The Jacket]
Drinks - Decaf cappuccino (in Dr. Reston's office) EP?
Drinks - Diet Dr. Pepper [The Puerto Rican Day]
Drinks - Espresso
Drinks - Folger's Instant Coffee [The Library]
Drinks - Hennigen's [The Alternate Side][The Fatigues]
Drinks - Hershey's [The Secret Code]
Drinks - Hot Coffee [The Maestro]
Drinks - Juice box [The Foundation]
Drinks - Latte [The Maestro]
Drinks - Merlot [The Rye]
Drinks - Milk [The Abstinance][The Chicken Roaster]
Drinks - Nestle's Quik [The Fatigues]
Drinks - Orange Juice [The Wife]
Drinks - Ovaltine [The Fatigues]
Drinks - Peach Schnapps [The Betrayal]
Drinks - Pepsi [The Dinner Party]
Drinks - Pertussin [The Hamptons]
Drinks - Prune juice [The Cigar Store Indian]
Drinks - Royal Crown (RC) Cola [The Puerto Rican Day]
Drinks - Seltzer [The Pitch]
Drinks - Snapple [The Virgin]
Drinks - Sour milk out of the carton [The Pitch]
Drinks - Tea [The Hot Tub]
Drinks - Tomato juice [The Smelly Car]
Drinks - Water, bottled [The Non-Fat Yogurt]
Drinks - Wine, boxed [The Dinner Party]
Drinks - Yoo Hoo [The Bubble Boy]
Eggs/Dairy - Butter [The Butter Shave]
Eggs/Dairy - Egg Beaters with cottage cheese [The Wizard]
Eggs/Dairy - Egg white omelette [The Big Salad]
Eggs/Dairy - Feta cheese omelette [The Wizard]
Eggs/Dairy - Milkshake [The Finale]
Eggs/Dairy - Scrambled eggs w/lobster [The Hamptons]
Eggs Dairy - Swiss Cheese [The Finale]
Eggs/Dairy - Large block of cheese [The Rye]
Fruit - Apple [The Phone Message]
Fruit - Banana [The Face Painter]
Fruit - Cantaloupe [The Mango] [The Glasses]
Fruit - Grape [The Stock Tip]
Fruit - Grapefruit [The Wink, The Finale
Fruit - Macinaw peaches [The Doodle]
Fruit - Mangos [The Mango]
Fruit - Melons [The Junior Mint]
Fruit - Oranges [The Checks]
Fruit - Papayas [The Mango]
Fruit - Plantains [The Mango]
Fruit - Prunes, Figs, Dried fruit [The Pilot]
Fruit - Raisins [The Pilot]
Meat - Beefarino [The Rye]
Meat - Bologna sandwiches [The Opposite][The Puffy Shirt]
Meat - Brisket [The Fatigues]
Meat - Broiled Chicken [The Bubble Boy]
Meat - Chicken Picata [The Fatigues]
Meat - Chicken Marsala [The Fatigues]
Meat - Clams Casino [The Betrayal]
Meat - Cold-cuts [The Slicer]
Meat - Cornish game hen [The Rye]
Meat - Dog food [The Suicide]
Meat - Duck [The Couch]
Meat - Franks and beans [The Cafe]
Meat - Hamburger [The Chinese Restaurant, The Finale]
Meat - Home-made sausages [The Blood]
Meat - Horse meat [The Fatigues]
Meat - Hot dog [The Gum][The Wizard]
Meat - Hot dog [The Movie][The Suzie]
Meat - Hot dog [The Understudy]
Meat - Kung Pao chicken [The Jimmy]
Meat - Lobster [The Hamptons][The Fusili Jerry]
Meat - Meatloaf [The Fatigues]
Meat - Mutton [The Wink]
Meat - Ostrich burger [The Maid]
Meat - Pastrami [The Blood]
Meat - Pork chops [The Wink]
Meat - Salmon [The Opposite]
Meat - Salmon croquettes [The Fatigues]
Meat - Shrimp Cocktail [The Comeback]
Meat - Stringy shrimp [The Cafe]
Meat - Sole [The Soup]
Meat - Stuffed cabbage [The Fatigues]
Meat - Tamale [The Little Jerry]
Meat - T-Bone Steak (The Maid)
Meat - Turkey [The Cafe][The Merv Griffin Show]
Meat - Tyler Chicken [The Muffin Tops]
Restaurants - Any Chinese food without ginger (?)
Restaurants - Arby's [The Dealership]
Restaurants - Atomic sub [The Strike]
Restaurants - Calzone [The Calzone]
Restaurants - Chinese [The Chinese Restaurant]
Restaurants - Chinese flounder [The Pothole]
Restaurants - Tightly wrapped crepes [The English Patient]
Restaurants - Egg rolls [The Chinese Restaurant]
Restaurants - Gyro [The Cigar Store Indian]
Restaurants - Kenny Rogers chicken [The Chicken Roaster]
Restaurants - Kosher Airline meal [The Airport]
Restaurants - Kung-Pao Chicken [The Jimmy]
Restaurants - Pizza pies [Male Unbonding]
Restaurants - Pizza [The Frogger]
Rice/Pasta - Eggplant Parmigiana [The Fatigues]
Rice/Pasta - Macaroni [The Understudy]
Rice/Pasta - Fettucine primavera
Rice/Pasta - Fusilli [The Fusilli Jerry]
Rice/Pasta - Kasha Varnishkes [The Postponement]
Rice/Pasta - Paella [The Raincoats]
Rice/Pasta - Pasta primavera [The Shoes]
Rice/Pasta - Ravioli [The Fusilli Jerry]
Rice/Pasta - Rigatoni [The Cafe]
Rice/Pasta - Risoto [The Switch]
Rice/Pasta - Spaghetti [The Pilot]
Rice/Pasta - Spaghetti [The Junior Mint]
Rice/Pasta - Vegetable Lasagna [The Butter Shave]
Sandwich - Bologna
Sandwich - Chicken salad on rye [The Opposite]
Sandwich - Egg Salad [The Stock Tip]
Sandwich - Grilled Cheese [The Foundation]
Sandwich - Little sandwiches [The Stall]
Sandwich - Tuna on toast [The Opposite]
Sandwich - Turkey club [The Wizard]
Soup - Bouillabaise [The Stakeout]
Soup - Chicken gumbo [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Consomme [The Soup]
Soup - Crab bisque [The Yada Yada]
Soup - Deli soup [The Marine Biologist]
Soup - Jambalaya [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Lobster bisque [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Mulligatawny soup [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Lima Bean Soup [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Turkey Chili [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Wild Mushroom soup [The Soup Nazi]
Soup - Yankee Bean [The Alternate Side]
Vegetable - Baked bean [The Library]
Vegetable - Big salad [The Big Salad]
Vegetable - Broccoli [The Chicken Roaster]
Vegetable - Carrot
Vegetable - Cole Slaw [The Opposite]
Vegetable - Cucumber [The Heart Attack]
Vegetable - Hampton tomatoes [The Hamptons]
Vegetable - Kugel [The Fatigues]
Vegetable - Kreplach [The Fatigues]
Vegetable - Latkes [The Fatigues]
Vegetable - Olives [The Wife][The Bizarro Jerry]
Vegetable - Onion [The Glasses]
Vegetable - Pea Pods [The Visa]
Vegetable - Pickle [The Heart Attack]
Vegetable - Potato salad [The Opposite]
Vegetable - Roasted potatoes [The Statue]
Vegetable - Small salad [The Big Salad]
Vegetable - Veggie burger
Misc - Yambalas [The Truth]
Misc - Sambusa [The Truth]
Top3.14 What kind of cars have been featured on SEINFELD?
Owner (year, color, make model) [Episode]
(comment)
Jerry (,, Sabb 900s) [The Bottle Deposit (2)]
(stolen by mechanic, 2.3 liter non-turbocharged V6 engine,
NY license plate #JVN-728)
Jerry (,, Ford Escort) [The Alternate Side]
(rental, never shown)
Jerry (,,BMW 325i)[The Smelly Car]
(2-door hardtop)
Jerry (,,BMW 525) [The Alternate Side]
(2-door convertible)
Jerry (1997 Ford conversion van) [The Junk Mail]
(given to Jerry from "Fragile" Frankie Merman for doing TV ads)
Kramer (blue-green 1977 Chevrolet Impala) [The Keys, The Airport,
The Dinner Party, The Pothole]
()
Kramer (brown Ford LTD) [The Parking Garage]
(wouldn't start)
Puddy (,,car) [The Burning]
(pre-programmed with Christian radio stations and a "Jesus" fish)
Frank Costanza (19?? blue Ford Granada)[The Handicap Spot]
()
Frank Costanza (19?? GTO) [The Little Kicks]
(George looks "bad" in this car)
George (1983 brown w/simulated wood grain Chrysler Le Baron)
[The Mom and Pop Store]
(convertible, belonged to John Voight, not the actor, notice the
spelling of John)
George (,,car) [The Caddy]
(Kramer crashes it while looking at Sue Ellen Mischke)
George (blue Ford Escort) [The Parking Space]
(George gets into argument with Mike over parking etiquette)
George (,,car) [The Bubble Boy]
(rental car?, George drives too fast, leaves Jerry behind)
George (,,Ford Contour) [The Caddy]
Newman, Kramer, Elaine (,,van) [The Dog]
(rental)
Newman (199? black Acura NSX) [The Muffin Tops]
Newman (1975 brown Dodge Diplomat) [The Scofflaw]
Newman (USPS mail truck) []
Morty Seinfeld (199? Cadillac Coupe de Ville) [The Cadillac]
(Morty sells car to Jack Klompas, Klompas sells it to Jerry)
Limousine [The Limo]
Taxi cabs [many episodes]
Kramer rode a motorcycle, semi, and van in "The Keys".
George rode in an ambulance in "The Heart Attack"
Top4.0 Are there questions about the other characters?
Top4.1 Who is Newman and why does Jerry hate him?
Newman is a USPS employee who lives in Jerry's building. We do
not know (see?) Newman's first name. His business card simply
shows "Newman". There has been some debate over the question of
Newman's first name ever since his first appearance on 11/27/91
in "the Stranded". The bottom line is this. Newman's first name
has never been revealed. Or, if Newman is his first name, then his
last name has never been revealed. At the center of the controversy
was a scene at the end of "the Bottle Deposit" when a farmgirl yells
out to a fleeing Newman, "Goodbye Norman (See 6.11). Newman and Jerry
are antagonists, but whatever cause the rift between them happened
before the show began. They have disliked each other from the start.
Newman a friend of Kramer.
Top4.2 Was Newman in the movie 'Animal House'?
No. Newman is played by Wayne Knight. Steven Furst played Kent
Dorfman in Animal House. Although Wayne Knight did not play Kent
Dorfman, there is a Seinfeld-"Animal House" connection. Mark
Metcalf (who played the Maestro in "The Maestro" and "The Doll",
played Douglas Niedermeyer in that movie.
Top4.3 Who is the "unfunny comic"?
Kenny Bania, a night club "hack". Bania is most intrigued by Ovaltine,
a subject which comprises a large amount of his comedy routine.
Top4.4 Is that really George Steinbrenner?
No, not really Big Stein, but he did give his blessings and doesn't
mind that he is portrayed as bumbling and inept. Steinbrenner was
actually flattered. Steinbrenner is only seen from the back. The
voice is provided by Larry David, and the 'back' is played by
Larry David, or actor Lee Bear, depending on the episode. Big
Stein and Julia's father went to school together. They were both at
the Culver Military Academy in Indiana, and Steinbrenner said he
did know Julia's dad. Larry David also was the voice of Newman in "The Revenge".
Top4.5 Who is the "Soup Nazi"?
The owner of Soup Kitchen International, Al Yeganeh, is the man
the character is based on. Al, busy enough already with his
business, doesn't like the extra publicity his shop was given by
his episode nor the use of the word "Nazi". For his performance
as the "Soup Nazi" actor Larry Thomas was nominated for an Emmy
Award. Soup Kitchen International is located at 259A W 55th in
New York City or 212.757.7730. The kitchen is closed summers and
weekends.
Here are some of the Soup Nazi's recipes, in case you don't have an
old armoire to search through;
Cream of Sweet Potato:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipes/soupnaz1.htm
Mexican Chicken Chili:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipes/soupnaz2.htm
Indian Mulligatawny:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipes/soupnaz3.htm
Crab Bisque:
http://www.topsecretrecipes.com/recipes/soupnaz4.htmTop4.6 Who is Kenny Kramer?
Kenny Kramer was a neighbor of co-creator Larry David, an
inspiration for Cosmo Kramer.
Top4.7 Who is Art Vandelay?
When George was trying to come up with a name [The Stakeout"),
his first choice was Burt Harbinson. Then Art Core. He seemed to
add 'veley' as an afterthought. They were going to go with Art
Corveley, but George changed it at the last moment to Art
Vandelay. There really is no Art. It's just the name George uses when
he needs 'a name', usually to fill out an alibi of some sort.
George and Jerry, looking for a reason to be in
the building where the woman Jerry's staking out
works, say they're there to have lunch with Art
Vandelay. [The Stakeout]
George lied to Mrs. Sokol at the unemployment office
in order to continue benefits, by saying he's close
to the latex salesman position at Vandelay Industries.
[The Boyfriend]
George lies to Susan about spending the day with
Marisa Tomei by telling her he's meeting with Elaine
to discuss a problem she's having with her boy-friend
Art Vandelay. [The Cadillac (2)]
George tells the receptionist at Brant-Leland he's there to meet
Art Vandelay, as an excuse to meet her. [The Bizarro Jerry]
George tries fudging his computer sales numbers
by faking a sale of two dozen PCs to Art Vandelay.
[The Serenity Now]
George tells the real estate agent he is Art Vandelay to use the
bathroom, so he can wash ink off of his hands.
[The Puerto Rican Day]
During an interview as a proof writer at Pendant Publishing, George
said he read "Venetian Blinds" by Art Vandelay. [The Red Dot]
Top4.8 Is Jackie Chiles supposed to be Johnny Cochran?
They are both slick and full of rhyming rhetoric; you make the call.
Phil Morris (the man who played Jackie) admitted that Jackie Chiles
was a takeoff on Johnnie Cochran. In a TV Guide interview, Morris
mentioned that he had a chance to meet with Cochran, who admitted that
he enjoyed watching Chiles' antics on screen.
Top4.9 Was Russell Dalrymple supposed to be Warren Littlefield?
It would seem so. In HBO's "The Late Shift", the story of the late
night TV wars, Warren Littlefield is played by Bob Balaban, who
played Russell Dalrymple on SEINFELD. Also, their physical
characteristics are strikingly similar.
Top4.10 Who is J. Peterman?
J. Peterman is Elaine's boss (played by John O'Hurley) and also a real
person and catalog at http://www.jpeterman.com.
Top4.11 Is there a list of J. Peterman products that were listed on the show?
-Rogue's Wallet [The Secret Code]("It was where he kept his card;
his dirty little secret. Smart, devious, balding, his name was Costanza,
he killed my mother.")
-Urban Sombrero [The Foundation]
-Pygmy Pullover [The Understudy?]
-Himalayan Walking Shoes [The Hot Tub]
-The Pamplona Beret. [The Secret Code]
-The Gatsby Swing Top [The Caddy] (The bra that Elaine bought for Sue Ellen Mishke)
-The Squire's Walking Stick [The Wig Master]
-Mongolian Horsehair Vest [The Shower Head]
-Detox Poncho [The Bookstore]
-Bengalese galoshes [The Fatigues]
-Quilted Chambray nightshirt [The Fatigues]
-Aristotle goose-down toga [The Chicken Roaster]
-Italian Captoe Oxfords []
Top4.12 Who are the two curiously effeminate guys
and when do they appear?
Ray (John Paragon) and Bob (Yul Vasquez). The John Paragon character
was named 'Ray' in "The Soup Nazi", but for some reason, three weeks
later in "The Sponge" his name was 'Cedric'. It is difficult to
say if they are gay. The duo also appeared in "The Puerto Rican Day".
Top4.13 Who is the Pakistani caf� owner?
His name is Babu Bhatt (pronounced 'Bot') and after Jerry ruined his
cafe business by suggesting he switch to 'authentic Pakistani cuisine'
(in "The Cafe") and got him deported to Pakistan by neglecting to give
him the Visa renewal application in time in "The Visa"), Babu swore
revenge on Jerry at the end of "The Visa". Several years later, he was
brought back to the USA to testify against the gang, and against Jerry
in particular, in the Final episode.
Top4.14 Who has guest starred (or appeared before they were
a star)on SEINFELD?
actor or actress (character) [episode] (also starred in)
Lawrence Tierney (Alton Benes) [The Jacket] (Dillinger)
Stephen Tobolowsky (Tor) [The Heart Attack] (Thelma and Louise)
James Hong (Bruce) [The Chinese Restaurant] (Wayne's World 2)
Tawny Kitaen (Isabel) [The Nose Job] (Whitesnake music videos)
Michael Chiklis (Steve) [The Stranded] ("The Commish")
David Naughton (Dick) [The Red Dot] ("My Sister Sam")
Helen Slater (Becky Gelke) [The Good Samaritan] (City Slickers)
Brian Doyle-Murray (Mel Sanger) [The Bubble Boy] (Wayne's World 2)
Jane Leeves (Marla) [The Virgin] ("Frasier")
Rachel Sweet (Shelly) [The Contest]
Jim J. Bullock (Flight Attendant) [The Airport] ("Too Close for Comfort")
Teri Hatcher (Sidra) [The Implant] ("Lois and Clark")
Michael Des Barres (Restaurateur) [The Smelly Car] ("MacGyver)
Taylor Negron (Hairdresser) [The Smelly Car]
Rick Overton (Scott "The Drake" Drake) [The Handicap Spot]
Kathy Kinney (Bystander) [The Handicap Spot] ("The Drew Carrey Show")
Jeremy Piven (Michael Barth (TV George)) [The Pilot] ("Cupid")
Christa Miller (Ellen) [The Sniffing Accountant] ("The Drew Carrey Show"
Marlee Matlin (Laura) [The Lip Reader] ("Reasonable Doubts")
Jami Gertz (Jane) [The Stall] [Twister]
Dan Cortese (Tony) [The Stall] ("Veronica's Closet")
Carol Kane (Corinne) [The Marine Biologist] (The Princess Bride)
Courteney Cox (Meryl) [The Wife] ("Friends")
Judge Reinhold (Aaron) [The Raincoats] (The Santa Clause)
Melanie Chartoff (Robin) [The Fire] ("Parker Lewis Can't Lose")
John Favreau (Eric the Clown) [The Fire] (Swingers)
Dom Irrera (Ronnie) [The Fire] ("Damon")
French Stewart (Theater Manager) [The Opposite] ("3rd Rock from the Sun")
Kelly Coffield (Noreen) [The Pledge Drive] ("In Living Color")
Vicki Lewis (Ada) [The Secretary] ("NewsRadio")
Jon Lovitz (Gary Fogel) [The Scofflaw] ("The Critic")
Danny Breen (Guy with Glasses) [The Scofflaw] ("The Net")
Wendie Malick (Wendy) [The Kiss Hello] ("Just Shoot Me")
Carol Liefer (Receptionist) [The Kiss Hello] ("Alright Already")
Larry Miller (The Doorman) [The Doorman] ("The Nutty Professor")
Bruce Mahler (Rabbi Glickman) [The Postponement] (Police Academy)
Mark Metcalf (Bob "The Maestro" Cobb) [The Maestro] [Animal House]
Alexandra Wentworth (Sheila) [The Soup Nazi] (Trial and Error)
Fred Stoller (Fred Yerkes) [The Secret Code] (Junior)
Armin Shimerman (Stan) [The Caddy] (Star Trek IX)
Bill Macy (Herb)[The Cadillac] ("Maude")
Jesse White (Ralph) [The Cadillac]
Kathy Griffin (Sally Weaver) [The Doll] (""Suddenly Susan")
Rob Schneider (Bob) [The Friars Club] (""Saturday Night Live")
Patrick Bristow (Ethan) [The Wig Master] (""Ellen")
Brad Garrett (Tony) [The Bottle Deposit] (various cartoon voices)
Cary Elwes (David) [The Wait Out] (""Liar Liar")
Allan Havey (Policeman) [The Wait Out]
Janeane Garofalo (Jeannie Steinman) [The Invitations] (Reality Bites)
Stephen Root (Mr. Lager) [The Invitations] ("NewsRadio")
Gedde Watanabe (Mr. Oh) [The Checks] [Sixteen Candles")
Bob Odenkirk (Ben) [The Abstinence] (The Cable Guy)
Ben Stein (Shellbach) [The Comeback] (Ferris Bueller's Day Off)
Christine Taylor (Ellen) [The Van Buren Boys] (The Brady Bunch Movie)
Lloyd Bridges (Izzy Mandelbaum) [The English Patient] (Airplane)
Robert Wagner (Dr. Abbott) [The Yada Yada] ("Hart to Hart")
Jill St. John (Mrs. Abbott) [The Yada Yada] ("Hart to Hart")
Molly Shannon (Sam) [The Summer of George] ("Saturday Night Live")
Gordon Jump (Mr. Thomassoulo) [The Butter Shave] ("WKRP in Cincinnati")
Lori Loughlin (Patty) [The Serenity Now] ("Full House")
Dana Gould (Frankie Merman) [The Junk Mail] ("Working")
Wilford Brimley (PG Henry Atkins) [The Junk Mail] (Cocoon)
Micheal McShane (FDR (Romanowski)) [The Betrayal} (Richie Rich)
Bart Braverman (Zubin) [The Betrayal]
James Spader (Jason) [The Apology] (Stargate)
Kevin Hamilton MacDonald (Denim Vest) [The Strike] ("Kids in the Hall")
Tracy Nelson (Janet) [The Cartoon] ("Father Dowling Mysteries")
Paul Benedict (Mr. Elinoff) [The Cartoon] (""The Jeffersons")
Marcia Cross (Sara) [The Slicer] (""Melrose Place")
Marsha Mason () [The Letter] (")
Top4.15 Who is Bob Sacamano?
Bob Sacamano is a friend of Kramer who we never get to see. Rarely
used to further a plot, but essentially a 'device' used to give
Kramer some good lines.
-Bob tried to undergo shock treatments but they didn't work because
his synapses were too big.
-He went in for a hernia operation and now he talks with a very high
pitched voice [The Heart Attack]
-Bob worked at a condom factory. [The Fix-up]
-Bob had rabies. [The Glasses]
-Bob also sold fur hats [The Chicken Roaster] and that's where the
replacement 'rat hat' came from.
-Bob had a party, which Elaine was invited to, three weeks before.
[The Fatigues]
-Bob once stayed with Kramer for 1 1/2 years. [The Wig Master]
-Decided to attach a piece of elastic to a paddle and rubber ball.
Before that when you hit the ball, it would just bounce away.
[The Puerto Rican Day]
Top4.16 Who is Lomez?
Similar to Bob Sacamano in 4.15. We learn in "The Fatigues" that
Lomez usually organizes the Jewish singles night. Kramer states
that Lomez is an Orthodox Jew, "Old School".
-He usually organizes Jewish Singles Night.
-Lomez was in the Port-a-Potty. [The Betrayal]
-He trades some steaks for stereo speakers. [The Package]
-He sold Kramer his hot tub. [The Hot Tub]
Top4.17 Where is the real Monk's restaurant?
Monk's is a fictitious coffee shop. The exterior shots are of Tom's
Restaurant located in Manhattan on the corner of 112th Ave. and
Broadway. A co-owner of Tom's (Michael Zoulis) says he doesn't
care for the Seinfeld show, but also mentioned that he was never
given a penny to have his restaurant used on the show, so maybe
that's why.
Sidenote: Tom's Restaurant was the inspiration for the Suzanne Vega
song entitled, interestingly enough, "Tom's Diner".
Top4.18 Who is Martin Van Nostrand?
Martin (or Peter) Van Nostrand (or Van Nostrum) is Kramer's alias when
he needs to pose as someone else. The name can also take the form
Mr. or Dr. Kramer has done this in quite a few episodes including
"The Slicer' posing as a dermatologist, "The Pilot" as his acting
name, and in "The Package" trying to help Elaine get her medical chart.
It is unknown if the name is a reference to something else, but in
Greg Gattuso's book "The Seinfeld Universe", several photos
include the caption "Van Nostrand Archive". Still open to input
on this one. Kramer also uses the name H.G. Pennypacker. [The
Millenium, The Puerto Rican Day]
Top4.19 What celebrities have appeared as themselves?
Name [episode] (a celebrity because...)
Al Roker [The Cigar-Store Indian] [Today" show)
Alex Trebek (voice on TV) [The Abstinence] [Jeopardy")
Bernie Williams [The Abstinence] (New York Yankees)
Bette Midler [The Understudy] (Beaches)
Bryant Gumbel [The Puffy Shirt] [Today" show)
Buck Showalter [The Chaperone] (New York Yankees)
Candice Bergen (playing 'Murphy Brown') [The Keys] [Murphy Brown")
Corbin Bernsen [The Trip (1)] [L.A. Law")
Danny Tartabull [The Chaperone, The Pledge Drive] (New York Yankees)
David Letterman [The Abstinence] [The Late Show")
Derek Jeter [The Abstinence] (New York Yankees)
Fred Savage [The Trip (1)] [The Wonder Years")
George Wendt [The Trip(1)] [Cheers")
Geraldo Rivera ["The Finale"] (newsperson)
Jane Wells ["The Finale"] (newswoman)
Jay Leno [The Showerhead] [The Tonight Show")
Jim Fowler [The Merv Griffin Show] [Wild America")
Jodi Baskerville [The Limo] [Hard Copy")
Jon Voight [The Mom and Pop Store] (Midnight Cowboy)
Kathy Lee Gifford [The Opposite] [Live with Regis and Kathy Lee")
Keith Hernandez [The New Friend] (New York Mets)
Keith Morrison [The Trip (1 or 2)] (Canadian TV news)
Lawrence Taylor (on TV at Giants game) [The Masseuse] (New York Giants)
Mario Joyner [The Engagement, The Puerto Rican Day]
Marisa Tomei [The Cadillac] (My Cousin Vinny)
Mel Torme [The Jimmy] (Performance Jazz singer)
Pat Cooper [The Friar's Club] (stand-up comic)
Paul O'Neill [The Wink] (New York Yankees)
Raquel Welch [The Summer of George] (Actress)
Regis Philbin [The Opposite] ("Live with Regis and Kathy Lee")
Rudolph W. Guiliani [The Non-Fat Yogurt] (New York City Mayor)
Top4.20 Was that "Puddy" as the voice of Superman in the
American Express ad with Jerry?
Yes, Patrick Warburton did provide the voice of Superman in a 1998
American Express television ad. The cartoon Superman resembles
Warburton, with his squinty eyes and broad shoulders. Jerry is an
avid Superman fan.
Top4.21 What occupation did George always want to have?
George always wanted to pretend to be an architect [The Stakeout].
He once pretended to be a marine biologist [The Marine Biologist] because
Jerry told their friend from college that was what George did for a
living, so he had to play the part. George was talking to Jerry, earlier
in the episode, about the TV show he saw about whales and mentioned how
fascinating it was. That's probably why Jerry blurted out marine biologist
when the old friend asked about George.
4.22 What production people have appeared (or had characters named for them) on
the show?
Name (character) [episode] (production position)
Larry Charles (Man who stunk up airplane bathroom) [The Airport] (Writer-Producer)
Larry David (Cashier who refuses to sell George gum) [The Gum] (Co-creator)
(Rode in Greenpeace life raft) [The Pilot]
(Man in cape; Frank's attorney) [The Chinese Woman]
Marc Hirschfeld (Ellis, Elaine's bleacher make-out guy) [The Puerto Rican Day]
(Casting executive)
Ruth Greenspan (Sat on a bench next to Elaine) [The Suicide] (Jason Alexander's mother)
Kenny Kramer (Sat next to Fred Stoller, wore a red jersey) []
(Real-life inspiration for Kramer)
Carol Liefer (Bank employee who doesn't say 'Hello' to Kramer) [The Invitations]
(Writer-Producer)
(Physical therapist's receptionist) [The Kiss Hello]
Steve Skrovan (Sat next to Elaine at the movies, wore a white hat) [The Movie] (Writer)
Fred Stoller (Sat behind the gang at the hockey game) [The Face Painter] (Story writer)
(Played Fred Yerkes, couldn't remember meeting Elaine) [The Secret Code]
Name (named for) [episode] (note)
Alec Berg (Writer-Producer) [The Face Painter] (Gave Jerry hockey tickets)
Stevie Koren () [The Van Buren Boys] (Received foundation scholarship)
Mr. Elinoff (Jed Elinoff) [The Cartoon] ('New Yorker' magazine editor)
Fred Yerkes (Jeffrey Yerkes?) [The Secret Code] (Didn't remember previously meeting Elaine)
4.23 Who is Kel Varnsen?
Kel Varnsen is Jerry's alter ego, mentioned in "The Puerto Rican Day".
4.24 What characters have died on the show?
Cousin Manya [The Pony Remark]
Fredo, the parrot [The Strongbox]
Fulton [The Stand-In]
Peterman's mom [The Secret Code]
Susan Biddle Ross [The Invitations]
Jill's father [The Finale]
Pinkus, the Dry Cleaner [The Big Salad]
Smog Strangler victim [The Trip]
Susie [The Susie]
Miss Rhode Island's trained doves [The Chaperone]
Pigeons [The Merv Griffin Show]
Top4.25 What actors have played multiple characters
Carol Leifer was a bank teller in "The Invitations" and a receptionist in
"The Kiss Hello".
Kate Mulligan played a party guest in "The Baby Shower" and the unwed
mother, Sheri, in "The Hot Tub".
Christine Dunford played Natasha, the saleswoman, in "The Pie", and also
played Leslie, the pregnant woman, in "The Baby Shower".
Christa Miller played Ellen in "The Sniffing Accountant" and Paula in
"The Doodle".
Tracy Kolis played Marlene in "The Ex-Girlfriend" and Kelly in "The Soup".
Suzanne Snyder played Eva, the neo-nazi in "The Limo", and Poppy's
daughter Audrey in "The Pie".
Frank Piazza played a coffee shop customer in "Male Unbonding", and the
cop who busts Jerry for soliciting in "The Stranded".
Michael Mitz played the man on the phone in "The Chinese Restaurant"
and the hand model photographer in "The Puffy Shirt".
Reuven Bar played a Peterman reality tour participant in "The Muffin
Tops" and Shlomo (the guy who helps George procure the video game in
"The Frogger").
Peggy Lane O'Rourke played the nurse in "The Suicide", a bystander in
"The Parking Spot", a waitress in "The Face Painter", a waitress in "The
Friars Club", and a waitress in "The Foundation".
Norman Brenner played a clerk in "The Deal", Beder in "The Tape", a guy
at the airport in "The Limo", a passerby in "The Doodle", Ian in "The
Wig Master",and a tour taker in "the Muffin Tops", a news reporter in
"The Trip(2)".
Marty Rackham played a police officer (the one with the Milanos on the
dashboard) in "The Trip(2)", and Jake Jarmel in "The Sniffing
Accountant", "The Opposite" and "The Scofflaw".
Lauren Bowles, (JLD's half-sister) played a waitress in "The Big
Salad", "The Pledge Drive", "The Foundation", "The English Patient",
"The Summer of George", "The Reverse Peephole", and "The Bookstore",
Tucker Smallwood was the guy who drove the Mercedes George wanted to
spit on in "The Parking Garage", he played one of the Tony award winners
in "The Summer of George", and he was the photographer at the roast in
"The Pen".
David Blackwood, perhaps the most prolific 'no name' on Seinfeld played
a party goer in "The Robbery", Stan in "the Apartment", the interviewer
in "The Nose Job", the doorman in "The Cheever Letters", the security
guard in "The Handicap Spot", the hotel clerk in "The Marine Biologist",
and Beck in "The Gymnast",
Bob Shaw played Paul in "The Pilot(1)" and "The Pilot(2)" and he played
a cab driver in "The Scofflaw" and "The Understudy". He's also a script
writer who co-wrote "The Tape" and "The Chaperone",
Top4.26 Which episodes were dedicated and to whom?
"The Pool Guy" dedicated "In memory of our friend Rick Bolden"
"The Foundation" dedicated "In memory of our friend Marjorie Gross"
"The Soul Mate" dedicated "In memory of our friend Victor Wayne Harris"
"The Butter Shave" dedicated "In memory of our friend Brandon Tartikoff"
"The Burning" dedicated "In memory of our friend Lloyd Bridges"
5.0 Specific episode questions.
Top5.1 Who won "The Contest"?
Kramer was out first. He saw a nude woman in an apartment across the
street, and lasted about 2 more minutes. Elaine was next. She shared
an aerobics class with John F. Kennedy Jr. and caved the next day.
This leaves George and Jerry. In "The Puffy Shirt", we hear
George profess to have won the Contest, but in "The Finale", George
confesses to lying about winning the contest.
Top5.2 What were the 'Bizarros' in "The Bizarro Jerry"?
Here's a list (in more or less chronological order):
1. Elaine orders a tuna sandwich; ordinarily she's "anti-tuna" because
it's not "dolphin safe".
2. Elaine wants to break up with Kevin and "just be friends" and he
loves the idea. Jerry would never go for this.
3. Feldman has a great idea and doesn't act on it. Kramer
often has ridiculous ideas, and usually acts on them.
4. The 'Bizarros' (I like that word!) go to the library to read.
The real gang wouldn't do this.
5. The 'Bizarro' gang eats at Reggie's, the real gang eats at Monk's.
6. The 'Bizarros' give money to those less fortunate. The
real gang is not often this generous. (Although I recall Kramer giving
leftovers to a guy on the street once).
7. Kevin's apartment is the same as Jerry's, only reversed.
8. Kevin had a unicycle hanging on the wall where Jerry hangs his bicycle.
9. Kevin had jars of pasta lined up on the shelf where Jerry
keeps his cereal boxes.
10. Feldman rang Kevin's doorbell and waited to be acknowledged,
where Kramer prefers 'the pop in'.
11. Elaine is berated for taking olives from Kevin's fridge, she
eats from Jerry's fridge often without reprisals.
12. Fargus (Bizarro Newman) works for Federal Express, Newman, of
course, is a postal employee.
13. Kevin did one of Jerry's 'Newman's (you all know what I mean)
only it was for Vargus, and instead of the 'damn that Newman'
attitude Jerry usually exhibits, Kevin's exclamation had more
of a 'what a great guy that Vargus is' feel to it.
14. The 'Bizarros' were overjoyed at receiving Bolshoi ballet
tickets. The real gang would have preferred a sporting event
or the movies.
15. Elaine's 'Get out!' hurt Kevin. Her 'Get out!'s never hurt
Jerry.
16. Gene reported the pay phone that was giving free long distance
calls. George would have looked for a way to profit from this.
17. Feldman brought groceries. Kramer usually just eats Jerry's
food without an offer to pay or restock.
18. The 'Bizarros' shared a group hug and Kevin mentioned how much
he loved the rest of them. Wait a minute. After Jerry's
emotional turnaround [The Serenity Now"), I don't know if I
can count this one any longer.
Top5.3 Is the Wiz [The Junk Mail] Norm Macdonald's (SNL) brother?
No, the "Wiz" guy was Toby Huss, originally from Iowa. His only SNL
connection is his work with current co-producer Steve Higgins on the
old Comedy Central "Higgins Boys and Gruber" show (He was once trapped
with Steve in "Sandwichland"). He was also in the "A Change Will
Do You Good" Sheryl Crow video with Molly Shannon (SNL) (he was
the doctor). The press release for the video said that he'd be in
SNL's '97-'98 cast, but apparently that didn't come true.
Top5.4 What game are Estelle Costanza and her friends playing
in "The Handicapped Spot"?
The game is MahJongg and involved little wooden tiles. The game is
similar to Rummy; the object is to get the highest score by arranging
the tiles into runs (straights) or groups of 3 or more matching
tiles. The tiles are traditionally made of ivory, but plastic is
acceptable in cheaper sets. A high quality MahJongg set can cost
several thousand dollars. More information on the game can be found
at http://www.mahjongg.com.
Top5.5 Delores? Mulva? Gipple? (or What was Jerry's girlfriend's
name in "The Junior Mint"?)
During "The Junior Mint" Jerry realizes he doesn't know his
girlfriend's name, but he does however know that her name rhyme
with a female body part. Jerry and George think of a few names
that it might be such as Gipple (nipple) and Mulva (vulva). Jerry calls
her Mulva and the whole thing backfires and she breaks up with him.
At the end of the episode Jerry calls out "Delores!", which rhymes
with clitoris.
The pronunciation of this word has been under debate in alt.tv.seinfeld
for some time. The entry for this word in Merriam Webster Dictionary,
located at http://www.m-w.com/cgi-bin/dictionaryTop5.6 Wasn't there a lawsuit over this very issue?
Yes. Miller Brewing Company fired Jerold Mackenzie, 54, in 1993 after
he told Patricia Best about the show--then gave her a photocopy of
a dictionary page with the definition of the body part in question.
She filed a sexual harassment charge against him with the company.
Mackenzie was awarded $1.5 million dollars after the jury decided the
joke did not qualify as sexual harassment. Source: E! Online News Staff.
More information on this topic can be found
hereTop5.7 Who is Stein Ericson? (as referenced in "The Reverse Peephole")
Stein Ericson was an Olympic Gold Medal skiing champion in 1954. and
is the current Ski Director at the Deer Valley Resort Ski ResortTop
5.8 Why did Jerry call Kramer 'Kessler' in the
pilot episode?
At the time the pilot was taped, Jerry and Larry were still not
sure if Kenny Kramer (the inspiration for Cosmo Kramer) was
going to let them use his name. The original name for the
character (if Kenny had nixed the deal) was "Hoffman".
Jerry called him Kessler in the episode, and shortly after
that Kenny gave his blessing so Hoffman/Kessler became
Kramer. I also heard from Kenny that "Bender" was another
possible name that Larry David considered.
Top5.9 Is there a Superman reference in every episode?
While it's true that both TV Jerry and real-life Jerry are big fans
of Superman, and that references to Superman (and other comic book super
heroes) are regular occurrences on the show, it is not true that every
episode includes a reference. Between the Superman refrigerator
magnet,the Superman figurine on the shelf by Jerry's stereo, and the
frequent spoken references, at least 80 or 90% of the episodes include a
reference, but not all. Here is list of Superman references;
"The Seven" Jerry, referring to the woman who wears the same dress
every day, "Does she wear the same dress every day or does she have a
bunch of them like Superman?" Jerry also called her apartment "the
Fortress of Solitude".
"The Switch" Jerry, talking about the woman who would not laugh at his
jokes, "...jokes kept bouncing off her like Superman."
"The Caddy", Jerry refers to Sue Ellen Mischke as "Elaine's Lex Luthor".
"The Face Painter" When George learned that his unreturned "I love you"
was not returned because the woman he said it to may have been hard of
hearing, he said, "It's like Superman flew around the world and reversed
time."
"The Stock Tip". George and Jerry discuss whether Superman's hightened
senses included a heightened sense of humor.
"The Bizarro Jerry" Elaine begins spending time with three men who seem
to be Bizarro duplicates of Jerry, George and Kramer. Bizarro Jerry even
had a Bizarro statue in place of Jerry's Superman figurine.
"The Secret Code" Jerry's Bank card PIN number is "Jor-El", the name of
Superman's father.
"The Strongbox", when Elaine dates a poor man, Jerry refers to her as
Lois Loan", a reference to Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane.
"The Race" When Jerry and Duncan race, the Superman theme music is
playing.
The Superman theme plays at the beginning of "The Clip Show".
In "The Marine Biologist", when Jerry was concerned with getting
Testikoff to admit he threw the organizer out the window to help the
woman it hit:
Elaine: Why are you so interested, you want to take her out?
Jerry: You know when Superman saves someone no one asks if he's trying
to hit on her!
Elaine: Well you're not Superman.
Jerry: Well you're not Lois Lane.
"The Stall" When George went to visit Elaine's 'mimbo', Tony, after the
rock climbing accident, he brought Tony some Superman comic books.
"The Lip Reader" George compared knowing a lip reader to having
Superman as a friend. Jerry then compared the power to X-ray vision.
"The Implant" Elaine, referring to Jerry while talking to Sidra in the
sauna, "Does he talk about Superman all the time?"
In "The Tape", when George orders the baldness cure from China, Jerry
says, "Imagine no baldness. It'd be like a nation of Supermen."
Top5.10 Why did Elaine say "maybe the dingo ate your baby"?
In "The Stranded", an annoying party-goer keeps saying things like
"Where is my finance?", "I think I've lost the poor baby", Elaine
responds by saying (in an Australlian accent) "Maybe the dingo ate
your baby!" The line is from the Meryl Streep movie "A Cry in the
Dark" [Evil Angels" in Australia) about the woman in Australia who's
baby is kidnapped by wild dogs.
Top5.11 What is the name of the song used in final segment of "The Clip Show"?
The name of the song is "Time of your Life (Good Riddance)" by Green Day
from their album Nimrod.
Top5.12 Who is Mary Beth Whitehead, as referenced in "The Bottle Deposit"?
In "The Bottle Deposit", Jerry referred to Tony's stealing his car as
"pulling a Mary Beth Whitehead". In 1985, Mary Beth Whitehead was involved in
what is believed to be the first US Court case concerning surrogate motherhood.
"...because Elizabeth Stern was unable to carry a pregnancy, she and her
husband William contracted to pay $10,000 to Mary Beth Whitehead to
act as a surrogate. William Stern's sperm was artificially injected into
Ms. Whitehead's uterus and she successfully conceived. But after the child
was born, she would not accept the money, and refused to hand over the baby.
This led to a battle for possession of the child between the biological
father and the biological mother, which ended in a lawsuit."
Jerry was comparing the surrogate mother's attempt to regain possesion
of the baby she gave birth to with Tony's attempt to gain possession of
the car he became obsessed with.
Top5.13 Can I have more information on "Festivus"?
Sure, here is a mini-FAQ about Festivus;
1. Who invented Festivus?
Frank Costanza.
2. What is the reason Frank invented Festivus?
Frank "invented" Festivus after getting into a fight in a
toy store when he and another man both grabbed for the last
doll. (Frank wanted to buy a doll for George. Go figure.)
Anyway, he decided that commercialization ruined Christmas
and he would now celebrate Festivus. A Festivus - for the
rest of us.
3. When does Festivus take place?
December 23rd.
4. What's with that wrestling thing?
One of the traditions of Festivus is the Feats of Strength,
where two of the celebrants muct engage in a contest of some
sort to determine which is stronger.
5. What is the pole made out of? How big is it? Was it passed
around or mounted or what is the deal?
The undecorated aluminum pole represented the non-commercial
nature of the holiday. No tinsel, no ornaments. It appeared
to be approximately 8 or 9 feet tall and was probably placed
in a corner of the living room, much like a Christmas tree.
6. What about the insults?
That's another Festivous tradition, "The Airing of Grievances".
Before commencing Festivus dinner, you go around the table telling
each other participant about all of the ways they have disappointed
you throughout the year.
7. What does the Festivus meal consist of?
Although it wasn't specifically mentioned, the plate Estelle
brought into the dining room appeared to be spaghetti OR meatloaf,
either topped with red sauce. (Open to interpretation)
8. Who can celebrate Festivus?
Anyone at all. It's nondenominational. The practical answer,
however, is that only Seinfeld fans can *truly* celebrate Festivus. ;)
9. Any other elements which I may not have inquired about would be
greatly appreciated!
Well, I think we've just about covered it. Oh, except for the
occasional 'Festivus miracle' that's been known to happen.
Top5.14 Is there a real 555-FILM?
When Kramer was given the phone number 555-FILK (easily confused with 555-FILM)
in "The Pool Guy" he was constantly called for movie showtimes. The actual NY
phone number is 212-777-FILM. Kramer's "Hewwo and welcome to Movie phone" sounds
exactly like the voice for the real number.
Top6.0 What are some of the oddities and inconsistencies in SEINFELD?
Top6.1 Why does the farm girl at the end of 'The Bottle Deposit'
refer to Newman as Norman?
I once heard that this question was posed to Jerry before a taping by
an audience member, and he said that the girl said "Norman" instead of
Newman. I guess it was so funny, the producers did not edit it out.
Top6.2 Other Oddities
During "The Parking Garage", when the group finally makes it back to
the car, the car wouldn't start. Viewers can see the heads of the cast
moving with laughter at the end of the show.
Another oddity. in "The Masseuse" (aired 11/18/93), Elaine dates a
man with the same name as a serial killer. Joel Rifkin. They decide
he should change his name, and one of Elaine's suggestions in O.J. We
all know what happened a few months later...
During the scene in "The Contest" where George's mother was laid up in
the hospital and George comes to visit, she complains to him how hungry
she is but he's preoccupied by the nurse giving a female patient a
spongebath, so he tosses a box of Tic-tacs on her lap. Estelle Harris
admitted during an interview that this was unscripted. Jason happened
to have some Tic-Tacs in his pocket and his decision to toss them to
Estelle was purely impromptu. She went on to say that this gesture made
her laugh so hard, they had to delay shooting the rest of the scene by
20 minutes.
Top6.3 Continuity errors and inconsistancies
Continuity errors
In "The Outing", Estelle claims that the "super" or landlord had to
help her to the hospital, after reading about Geroge's "metamorphosis"
in the paper, but the Costanzas don't live in an apartment.
In "The Dinner Party", Jerry is shown eating a black and white cookie
and, during one scene, each time the camera angle changed the number
of bites missing and the left-right orientation of the cookie changed.
In "The Soup", George orders a bowl of chili, but is given a bowl of
tomato soup. (Either it was tomato soup, or the thinnest chili in
creation!)
In "The Boyfriend (2)", at the end, when the phone rings and George
runs out of the bathroom to tell Kramer to "Say Vandelay! Say
Vandelay!", he trips and the newspaper he was carrying drops to
the floor to George's right. In the next shot, the newspaper is in his
other hand.
In "The Wife", during the scene where Jerry and Meryl (Courteney Cox)
are arguing over who had the can opener, there's a six pack case of
bottles on Jerry's kitchen counter. One bottle has been removed and is
sitting on the side of the case closest to the door. As they switch
shots, the bottle moves back and forth, alternating from one side of the
six to the other a la the black and white cookie in "The Dinner Party".
In "The Secretary", when Kramer is shown in the dressing room wearing
only his underwear, we can see his wallet tucked into the waistband of
his shorts. A moment later, the wallet is not there, and we never saw
Kramer remove it.
In "The Seven", during the scene where Newman acts as arbitrator to
determine whether Kramer or Elaine should keep the bicycle, the wedding
band on Newman's finger mysteriously disappears.
In "The English Patient", during the scene where Peterman and Elaine are
watching the movie, the extras sitting around them in the theater are
different from one scene to the next.
In "The Butter Shave", in the scene where Jerry comes off stage after
"bombing" on purpose, the neck area of his T-shirt is sweat soaked.
In the next scene, the shirt is bone dry, and the sweat stain returns one
scene later.
In "The Postponement", Elaine crushes a beer can. She crushed it
right beside the cutting board on Jerry's counter, then left the
apartment, they cut back to Jerry and Kramer and the crushed can
is now sitting on the cutting board.
In "The Money", Frank says he and Estelle have slept is separate beds
for 30 years, but in "The Cigar Store Indian", the Costanzas have
one bed.
In "The Comeback", Kramer didn't know that it was possible to come out
of a coma, but years earlier in "The Suicide", he knew.
In "The Nap" George was seen reading People magazine under the desk,
and he tucked the magazine into the shelf under the desk when he went
to lunch. Steinbrenner came in later to look for him but he hadn't
gotten back yet, and the same People magazine was sitting on the
corner of the desk.
In "The Revenge", Kramer says Newman wants to commit suicide
because he has "no job, no woman". Later we find out that
Newman is a Postal employee, thus having a job.
The name of Jerry and George's softball team is "Friends of Clyde".
(from "The Pony Remark"). 'Clyde' has never been revealed.
In "The Seinfeld Chronicles", George brought a jar of pennies to the bank
to have them rolled. They insisted he roll them himself. Later at
Jerry's apartment, George has about $8 in rolled pennies on the coffee
table, yet the level of pennies in the jar is the same as it was in
the bank.
In "The Scofflaw", George likens wearing glasses if you don't need
them to using a wheelchair if you're not handicapped. And then in
"The Little Jerry", when George found out Elaine's boyfriend
shaved his head, again he likened shaving a good head of hair to using a
wheelchair if you don't need one. But in "The Butter Shave", what do we
see George doing? Riding a 'Little Rascal' (motorized wheelchair) even
though he is not physically impaired.
George mentions in "The Heart Attack" that he's always loved his Black
Hawks jacket, but we've never seen him wear it, before or since.
In "The Library", Mr. Bookman said he started working at the library
in 1971. He also mentioned that he'd been working there for 25 years,
but the episode first aired in 1991, so 25 years earlier would have
been 1966, not 1971.
In "The Calzone" George makes a deal with Newman to pick up Italian
food and deliver it to Yankee stadium because it was "on his route".
There's no way a single mail route runs through Manhattan AND the Bronx,
where the stadium is located.
The interior that is seen when Kramer sometimes opens his door consists of
some hangers and stuff like in a hallway. But when seen through the peephole
[The Reverse Peephole], you see Kramer's livingroom with the wooden wallpaper
and a couch and some pasta figures.
Inconsistencies
In "The Seinfeld Chronicles", there is a scene in which Jerry and George
are moving a futon into the apartment. Jerry mentioned that if his father
was helping move, he'd have a cigarette in his mouth, implying that his
father smoked so much, he would probably smoke while moving furniture.
After this mention, we have not ever seen Morty smoke.
In "The Statue", George says his parents used to keep the statue in
question on their mantel. But in a prior episode, "The Pledge Drive", George says
his life would have been different if only his parents had a mantel.
In "The Dog", Elaine and George find they have nothing in common apart
from Jerry. George asks if Elaine has ever seen Jerry vomit, and
they both make the same gesture to simulate vomiting. Now this was in
episode #21, aired Oct. 9, 1991. In "The Dinner Party" (#77, aired
2/3/94), Jerry mentions his 'vomit streak' of 13 years. His last
vomit was in June 1980. The problem is Jerry and Elaine did not
know each other 13 years before this, so how did she know what the
right gesture to share with George was, just 3 years earlier, if
she had never seen it.
In "The Kiss Hello", when Jerry complains about his photo having been
defaced, Kramer says it's ok because he made double prints, but he used
a Polaroid camera to take the picture. You can't make double prints
of a Polaroid photo.
In "The Contest", George says that his parents weren't at home because
they were supposed to be at work. What job does Estelle have, and what
was his father doing in Chicago?
In "The Bris", George mentions that he was never the type to drive a
convertible because of his har, but a year later, in "The Mom and Pop
Store", he buys a Chrysler LeBaron convertible.
In "The Airport", when flying 'stand by', Elaine is relegated to the
Coach section because there is only one first class seat available, and
Jerry insists on taking it because he's used to first class and since Elaine
has never flown first class she wouldn't know what she was missing. Midway
through the episode, Elaine sneaks up into first class where there are
several open seats, and is summarily chased back to coach by the flight
ttendant. Elaine had every right to that first class seat, because if they
knew it was open, they would have given it to her anyway.
In "The Foundation", Elaine represents the Urban Sombrero as an utter
failure, and hears several men on the subway talk about how the oversized
hat ruined their lives. But in "The Checks", the umbrella vendor on the
street, complaining about slow business, says, "...now we got that damned
Urban Sombrero to deal with" implying that the hat was so popular, it's
sales were actually hurting the umbrella business.
In "The Wink", Jerry stuffs three of "'Grandma Mimma's" napkins full of mutton
into his jacket pockets, but Holly only says two were missing. Also the napkins
were falling out of the pocket as Elaine was putting on the jacket, but they were
tucked in while she was being chased by the dogs. If she wasn't supposed to know
they were there, how did they get tucked back into the pocket?
In "the Wink" (which first aired on 10/12/95), Jerry ponders whether it would be
better to date a deaf person or a blind person, but two years earlier, in
"The Lip Reader (first aired 10/28/93), Jerry dates a hearing impaired woman.
Oddities
During "The Parking Garage", when the group finally makes it back to
the car, the car wouldn't start. Viewers can see the heads of the cast
moving with laughter at the end of the show.
In "The Masseuse" (aired 11/18/93), Elaine dates a man with the same name
as a serial killer. Joel Rifkin. They decide he should change his name,
and one of Elaine's suggestions in O.J. We all know what happened a few
months later.
The name of Jerry and George's softball team is "Friends of Clyde".
(from "The Pony Remark"). 'Clyde' has never been revealed.
George mentions in "The Heart Attack" that he's always loved his
Blackhawks jacket, but we've never seen him wear it, before or since.
During the scene in "The Contest" where George's mother was laid up in
the hospital and George comes to visit, she complains to him how hungry
she is but he's preoccupied by the nurse giving a female patient a
spongebath, so he tosses a box of Tic-tacs on her lap. Estelle Harris
admitted during an interview that this was unscripted. Jason happened
to have some Tic-Tacs in his pocket and his decision to toss them to
Estelle was purely impromptu. She went on to say that this gesture made
her laugh so hard, they had to delay shooting the rest of the scene by
20 minutes.
Kramer had a dog in the first two episodes [The Seinfeld Chronicles, The Stakeout].
The dog disappeared without a trace or an explanation.
Top6.4 What movie scenes have been parodied?
Absence of Malice - [The Junk Mail] Kramer meets with the
Postmaster General (played by Wilfred Brimley) in a
takeoff of the scene Brimley played in the movie.
Beauty and the Beast - [The Comeback] Elaine and Vincent
(of Vincent's picks)
Cape Fear - [The Bookstore] Uncle Leo working out with
"J-E-RR-Y" and "H-E-LL-O" tattooed on his fingers ala
Robert DeNiro.
Duck Soup - [The Bookstore] Kramer and Newman are
trying to decide who will pull the other in the rickshaw,
Kramer chants a variation of "eenie-meanie-minie-moe":
one spot, two spot, zig-zag-tear.
pop-die, pennygot, tennyum, tear.
harem, scare 'em, rip 'em, tear 'em,
tay-taw-toe.
In the old 1930's Marx brother's film, "Duck Soup", Chico
Marx uses this exact same rhyme while choosing with his brothers.
The Elephant Man - [The Pick] When Jerry confronts Tia by the elevator,
he yells out to the crowd that gathers, "I am not an animal!".
The Godfather - [The Bris] The couple with the new child
ask Kramer to be the baby's Godfather. Kramer does a
Marlon Brando impression.
The Godfather II - [The Strong Box] Kramer says, "Fredo (the
parrot) was weak and stupid."
Midnight Cowboy - [The Mom and Pop Store] George buys 'John
Voight's car' Final scene is Jerry and Kramer in the back
of the bus.
The Graduate - [The Conversion] Kramer runs to the church to
stop sister from denouncing her faith.
The Graduate - [The Millennium] Jerry's girlfriend's step-mother
hits on Jerry. He uses the "You're trying to seduce me"
line that Dustin Hoffman made famous.
The Great Escape - [The Glasses] George plants a dime on the
floor so Jerry would think his eyesight was better, ala Donald
Pleasance in the movie.
JFK - [The Boyfriend] Takeoff of the Zapruder film showing the
Kennedy assassination. (Interesting note: Wayne Knight played
'NUMA' in JFK and 'Newman' in Seinfeld and takes the same spot in the
courtroom re-enactment with Jerry as he did with Kevin Costner.
Lassie - [The Andrea Doria] Kramer takes dog medicine, starts to
act like a dog, witnesses a problem at the Old Mill restaurant,
runs to get the police, "What is it boy? Trouble at the
old mill?"
Last of the Mohicans - [The Maid] Jerry, on the phone with
Kramer (who's lost in NYC), "Stay Alive!...no matter what
occurs, and I will find you!"
Marathon Man - [The Doorman] Kramer is chased by the German
tourists after they think he mugged George. Just like
Zell being chased through NY's diamond district by all
the Jewish shoppers and business people.
Phenomenon - [The Abstinence] George becomes a genius, learns
Portuguese, etc.
Platoon - [The Fatigues] Frank has a flashback about when he
was a cook in Korea.
Pulp Fiction - [The Muffin Tops] Newman playes "the Cleaner"
(a spoof on Harvey Keitel's "Wolf" character) called in to
'take care of' the muffin stumps.
Seventh Seal - [The Nose Job] Jerry plays a life/death chess game
to resolve his physical/mental issue with the dumb actress, as the
Devil does in the movie.
Schindler's List - [The Raincoats] Aaron laments that if he sold
his ring, he could have bought the Seinfeld's one more dinner.
Then, after they've boarded the plane, Aaron insists they
need water, they're thirsty.
Star Trek II - [The Foundation] George, looking up as camera
points down at him and spins slowly, screams "Kahn!!!"
Star Trek II - [The Dealership] Same camera angle and
screaming, but George yells "Twix!!!"
A Streetcar Named Desire - [The Pen] Elaine, meeting a woman
with that name, yells out "Stella!!" ala Marlon Brando.
Thelma and Louise - [The Dealership] Kramer and the Saab
salesman 'push the envelope' on the gas tank.
Three Days of the Condor - [The Junk Mail] Newman warned Kramer
about "how it's gonna go down".
Wolf - [The Muffin Tops] Jerry has to get out of Kramer's tour bus
(because he is itchy from shaving his chest) he runs in slow motion (like
in the movie) and [supposedly] howls, (really just screaming with relief).
Top7.0 Where can I find some SEINFELD production related information?
Top7.1 Where is SEINFELD produced and by whom?
Los Angeles, CA by Castle Rock Entertainment and West-Shapiro.
Top7.2 When does the production season begin and end?
Top7.3 How can I get tickets to a filming session?
The show is no longer in production. When tickets were available,
they were very difficult to get and usually reserved for friends,
family, and guests of the show's staff.
Top7.4 What major awards has SEINFELD garnered?
Recipient
Event
Award
Category
Year
Result
Comments
'Seinfeld'
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
'Seinfeld'
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
Andy Ackerman
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
For "The Jimmy"
Andy Ackerman
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For "The Soup Nazi"
Andy Ackerman
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Directing for a Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
For "The Pothole"
Jason Alexander
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
For Playing 'George Costanza'
Jason Alexander
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For Playing 'George Costanza'
Jason Alexander
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
For Playing 'George Costanza'
Jason Alexander
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
For Playing 'George Costanza'
Janet Ashikaga
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production
1995
Winner
For "The Diplomats Club"
Janet Ashikaga
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production
1996
Nominee
For "The Rye"
Skip Collector
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production
1998
Nominee
For "The Finale"
Larry David, George Shapiro, Howard West, Tom Gamill, Max Pross, Peter Mahlman
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For "The Diplomats Club"
Larry David, George Shapiro, Howard West, Tom Gamill, Max Pross, Peter Mahlman, Mamann Greenberg, Tim Kaiser
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
Spike Feresten
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For "The Soup Nazi"
Marc Hirschfeld, Meg Liberman, Brian Meyers
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Casting for a Series
1996
Nominee
For "The Pothole"
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
For Playing 'Elaine Benes'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For Playing 'Elaine Benes'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
For Playing 'Elaine Benes'
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
For Playing 'Elaine Benes'
Peter Mahlman
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Outstanding Individual Achievement for a Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
For "The Yada Yada"
Michael Richards
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
For Playing 'Kramer'
Michael Richards
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For Playing 'Kramer'
Michael Richards
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1997
Winner
For Playing 'Kramer'
Peter A. San Filipo, Charlie McDaniel III, Craig Porter
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Individual Achievement in Sound Mixing for a Comedy Series or a Special
1996
Nominee
For "The Cadillac"
Jerry Seinfeld
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
For Playing 'Jerry Seinfeld'
Jerry Seinfeld
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For Playing 'Jerry Seinfeld'
Larry Thomas
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
For Playing 'Soup Nazi' in "The Soup Nazi"
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For Playing 'Soup Nazi' in "The Soup Nazi"
Lloyd Bridges
Emmy Awards
Emmy
Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
For Playing 'Izzy Madelbaum'
'Seinfeld'
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1994
Winner
'Seinfeld'
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1995
Nominee
'Seinfeld'
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1996
Nominee
'Seinfeld'
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1997
Nominee
'Seinfeld'
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1998
Nominee
'Seinfeld'
People's Choice Awards, USA
Peopple's Choice Award
Favorite Television Comedy Series
1997
Winner
'Seinfeld'
People's Choice Awards, USA
Peopple's Choice Award
Favorite Television Comedy Series
1998
Winner
'Seinfeld'
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by an Ensamble in a Comedy Series
1995
Winner
'Seinfeld'
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by an Ensamble in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
'Seinfeld'
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by an Ensamble in a Comedy Series
1997
Winner
'Seinfeld'
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by an Ensamble in a Comedy Series
1998
Winner
Jason Alexander
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
1993
Nominee
Jason Alexander
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
1994
Nominee
Jason Alexander
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
1995
Nominee
Jason Alexander
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
1998
Nominee
Jason Alexander
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1995
Winner
Jason Alexander
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
Jason Alexander
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
Jason Alexander
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
Jason Alexander
American Comedy Awards
American Comedy Award
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
Alec Berg, Jeff Shaffer
Writers Guild of America
WGA TV Award
Episodic Comedy
1998
Nominee
For "The Chicken Roaster"
Greg Kavet, Andy Robin
Writers Guild of America
WGA TV Award
Episodic Comedy
1998
Nominee
For "The Fatigues"
Jerry Stiller
American Comedy Awards
American Comedy Award
Best Guest Star in a Comedy Series
1998
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
1994
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture
1995
Nominee
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
1995
Nominee
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
1997
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Q Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
1992
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Q Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
1993
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Q Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Quality Comedy Series
1994
Winner
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
American Comedy Awards
American Comedy Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
1998
Winner
Dave Mandel
Writers Guild of America, USA
WGA TV Award
Episodic Comedy
1998
Nominee
For "The Bizarro Jerry"
Michael Richards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1996
Nominee
Michael Richards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1997
Nominee
Michael Richards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
SAG Award
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
Michael Richards
American Comedy Awards
American Comedy Award
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
1998
Nominee
Jerry Seinfeld
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1994
Winner
Jerry Seinfeld
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1995
Nominee
Jerry Seinfeld
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1996
Nominee
Jerry Seinfeld
Golden Globes
Golden Globe
Best Performance by an Actor in a TV Series-Comedy/Musical
1998
Nominee
Jerry Seinfeld
Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Q Award
Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series
1993
Winner
Top7.5 Where can I find scripts to SEINFELD episodes?
Scripts for many episodes are available on the web at http://www.geocities.com/TelevisionCity/Studio/1955/scripts2.html http://www.cgocable.net/~dchristi/scripts.html http://www.angelfire.com/ak/thecomedycentre/scripts.html http://ww2.liglobal.com/seinfeld/scripts/ http://www3.sympatico.ca/wensing.inst/scripts.htm http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Hills/4415/scripts.htm http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/2243/scripts.html http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/6616/goodies.html#scripts http://members.xoom.com/Home_of_Seinfeld/scripts.html http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Arena/2618/seinscript.htm http://members.aol.com/artieman/entertainment/seinfeld/script.htm http://www.cgocable.net/~dchristi/scripts.html http://www.angelfire.com/ak/thecomedycentre/scripts.html http://www2.liglobal.com/seinfeld/scripts/ Top7.6 Are there official books about SEINFELD?
(reviews by Dave Antonoff)
Well, there are a few books devoted to the subject, but only one is
'official'. (Note: All books listed can be purchased through
Amazon.com.
"The Seinfeld Companion" (1993, from the publishers of Entertainment
Weekly, written by Bruce Fretts) is essentially a Seinfeld dictionary,
cataloging many catch phrases and symbolic images from the first few
seasons. The drawback is it was published too long ago. It only goes
up to 'The Pilot'. Maybe they're working on a 2nd volume?
"Seinlanguage" (1993, written by Jerry Seinfeld) is essentially a
collection of Jerry's comedy bits. I own it, but I don't really like
it. The material is very humorous, but it just doesn't sound the same
in my head when I'm reading it. It's gotta come out of Jerry's mouth to
be funny, but again, that's just my personal opinion.
"Much Ado About Nothing" (1993, ECW Press, written by Josh Levine), is a
standard, run of the mill biography. Some good information about
Jerry's formative years and his career but the main drawback is the fact
that it was written 6 years ago and so much has happened since then;
it's dated material.
"The Seinfeld Universe" (1996/1998 written by Greg Gattuso) is also not
'official', but it's a great source of info on the actors personal
lives, and how they came to wind up on this show. Some insider info
and some juicy tidbits make it worth buying. Greg released an updated
version of the book early in 98 with additional final season stuff. If
you have a choice, get the newer one, but if you already have the
original, there's not really enough extra to warrant purchasing the
update (unless, like me, you've gotta have 'em all!)
"The Real Seinfeld" (1998 Worldwide Literary Services, written by Mike
Costanza and Greg Lawrence), as an attempt to cash in on the Seinfeld
name is annoying but accepted, but as an attempt to further chronicle
parts of Jerry's life before show business, it's one of the best sources
available. Mike Costanza was a good friend of Jerry's when they were
younger and, in addition to giving Jason Alexander's character his name,
Jerry and Larry David have also imbued George with many characteristics
and idiosynchracies from Mike's life.
"Seinfeld Scripts" (1998, written by Jerry Seinfeld, Larry David, Larry
Charles, Peter Mehlman) Perhaps the only 'official' Seinfeld book
vailable (put out by Castle Rock Entertainment), it's simply a
ompilation of the complete scripts to the first 17 Seinfeld episodes.
hese are the shooting scripts, not taken verbatim from the show, so
some lines are different. Great for the hardcore fans who like to read
long. Also great for trivia buffs (you can pick up more detail from
reading than from watching).
"Letters from a Nut" (1997, Avon Books, written by Ted
L. Nancy) Jerry wrote the intro for the book. He said he found the
letters and shared them with some friends who loved them, so he put them
in a book. Nobody knows who Ted Nancy is, but the book is also very
comical. It's essentially a book of letters containing outrageous
requests or comments written to legitimate corporations, followed by
completely serious responses from those companies that 'took the bait'.
I've seen "More Letters from a Nut" on bookstore shelves, but haven't
purchased it yet. Once bought and read, it will be reviewed here as
well, although I have the strong feeling that it's simply more of the
same.
"More Letters from a Nut" (1998, written by Ted L. Nancy, Introduced by
Jerry Seinfeld) Bought and read, just as funny as the first. Jerry's
intro delves further into the "Who is Nancy" question, but other than
that, consider it "Letters Part II".
There's also a 'book on tape' available from Amazon.com called "Writing
- Seinfeld Style" (1996, Davenport Productions, written/recorded by
Peter Mehlman) which, although I haven't purchased it yet, sounds like a
primer on how to write a more sophisticated sitcom.
"You're a Super Yada, Yada, Yada Fan if..." (1998, written by Hugh Myrrh
and Joe Kerr) This was a disappointing attempt to cash in on
"Seinfeld-mania". I purchase each new Seinfeld related book as it is
published because I'm interested in every aspect of my favorite TV show.
Well, almost every aspect, as this book has shown me. The very first
page starts out with, "Sorry trivia buffs, but tidbits like Kramer
parking in purple 23 in episode 23 or his NYPD 331781-0404 mug shot
number or Jerry's 555-8383 car phone number... ...didn't make the cut
because this is not a book about trivia." So right off the bat, I
considered this book a waste of money. What the hell. I paid for it, may
as well read it, right? Mistake. It's supposedly a book of thought
provoking questions designed to promote conversation and exploration of
feelings and motivations, but I found it something less than
entertaining. The book uses moments and lines from the show to create
such questions as "Have you ever been lost in a parking garage?" and
"What's the longest non-vomiting streak you've ever had?" Granted, these
questions, when posed by the Seinfeld writers, resulted in some of the
greatest sitcom episodes in TV history, but when asked around a coffee
table by mere fans, they fall flat. Very flat. In addition to the
questions, there are also (a few on every page) enough "You're a super
yada yada yada fan if..." entries to fill out a 190 page book, but
rather than being humorous, they're downright silly. Like Jeff
Foxworthy's "You might be a redneck if..." only without the humor.
Instead they serve only as reminders of specific moments within specific
episodes. You're a super yada yada yada fan if... "12 cent royalty
checks arrive from Japan", or "when stuck in airports you gamble on
arrival times". Besides the 'dubious' content, the book is about 5"x6"
and predominantly uses a monstrous font, giving it the appearance of a
25 page pamphlet that bulked itself up to a 190 page book. To conclude,
if there are a dozen different books about Seinfeld, make this one the
12th one you purchase.
"How Well Do You Know Jerry. . . and His Friends?: A Trivia Book" (1998,
Mass Market Paperback, written by Artie Mangravito)
"This is not a book, it's a pamphlet containing a few hundred random
Seinfeld trivia questions followed by a few hundred answers. My first
reaction was to the cover, which features a sillhouette of Jerry and his
co-stars. Talk about "unofficial", the author couldn't even use
Jerry's face on the cover? Anyway, the book might have been passable if
the questions had been arranged in some sort of logical order, either by
subject or chronology, and enough questions were included to make the
book worth $8. As it was published, it's very difficult to read and
enjoy. NOTE: Do not attempt to use this book as the "final word" on
any Seinfeld related discussion, as there are various mistakes strewn
throughout the book. Main offender? Q: What is Jerry's address? A: 129
East 81st. St. Now, any fan worth his Snapple knows Jerry lives on West
81st St. The bottom line is this. Spend a few minutes with a search
engine and the words "Seinfeld trivia" and you can do much better for
free on the Internet than you can with this book."
Jerry Seinfeld: the Entire Domain (1998 Birch Lane Press, written by
Kathleen Tracy) Perhaps the best biography to date, if in part because
it's the most recent and even covers some post-TV show stuff. More
oriented towards Jerry's professional life than his personal history, it
almost seems at times to be a biography of the show, not the person.
But there is plenty of info on Jerry's private life, his loves, his
ambitions, etc. But the TV show is the reason to read this book.
Tracy takes us through the entire 9 year run from conception to Finale,
with lots of FAQworthy tidbits and includes an episode guide at the end.
Seinoff (1998 Harperperennial Library, written by Jerry Seinfeld,
Michael Richards, and David Hume Kennerly) A photojournalists dream;
to be the only photographer on the set during the week of the Final
episode taping. This was Kennerly's assignment, and he completed it
extremely well, capturing some of the quiet/secret moments fans rarely ,
if ever, get a glimpse of. Wall to wall black and white photos of the
cast and crew, the sets and props, and this is only half of the book.
Along with the photos are some of the best, most sensitive, most
revealing quotes from Jerry, Michael, Jason and Julia that have ever
appeared in print. This is only the 2nd 'coffee table book' that's
worthy to sit on my coffee table. (Kramer wrote the first one.)
Examples of Kennerly's work can be found here: Top7.7 Where can I purchase SEINFELD T-shirts and other merchandise?
"Entertainment Weekly" has a good TV merchandise catalog. To receive
a catalog call 1800EWEEKLY.
Also try;
http://www.tvgen.com/shopping/seinfeld/index.htmhttp://www.crashdesigns.com/seinfeld.htmlhttp://www.dlm.net/gc/cdn/seinfeld.htmlhttp://www.ultimatetv.com/tvstore/shows/seinfeld.htmlhttp://www.spe.sony.com/store/http://www1.viaweb.com/tribune/seinfeld.htmlTop7.8 Where can I find other SEINFELD-related Internet sites?
Links to about 1500 Seinfeld sites can be found at
http://advocacy-net.com/seinfeldmks.htm.
Top7.9 Do you have sheet music for the bass guitar theme to Seinfeld?
S = slap
P = pop
h = hammer-on
p = pull-off
^ = bend
~ = vibrato
or \ = slide up or down
Riff 1
G|-----8---------------|
D|--------10-8h10p8----|
A|---6--------------11-|
E|---------------------|
S P P P P
Riff 2
G|-----------------------------|------------------|---------------------|
D|-----------------------------|--------------2---|-----------------7---|
A|--------------5--------------|------------------|---------------------|
E|-0---0--3--5--------3---5--5-|--3---2--1--0---0-|-2--2--3---4---5-----|
S S S S S S S S S S S S P S S S S S S P
How it's played:
Riff 1
Riff 2 x3
Riff 1
Riff 2 (without last note - D7)
There's also these riffs that come up between scenes now and then.
You can hear these in the sounds section of:
www.best.com/~gilder/seinfeld/
Riff 1
G|----------------8----------------|
D|-5-----6-----------10-8h10p8-----|
A|--------------6--------------11--|
E|---3-----4-----------------------|
P S P S S P P P P
Riff 2
G|-----------------------|
D|---------------------5-|
A|--------------5--x-7---|
E|-3--3-x-4-5-x----------|
S S S S S S S S S P
Riff 3
G|------------------------|
D|------------------------|
A|----5^~~~---------------|
E|-3---------7--5^~~~--3--|
S P S S S
Riff 4
G|--------7-8-9^-\-------|
D|-----------------------|
A|-----------------------|
E|-x-0--x----------2---3-|
S S S P P P S S
Riff 5
G|-------------|
D|-5-----------|
A|------7--5---|
E|-----------3-|
P P P S
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A big giddy-up goes out to the following people, without whom this project
could not have been possible;
Scott J. Friedman, Shaun Jamieson, kenny, Nicholas Knutsen, Dennis Kytasaari,
Mike "The News Guy" Lieberman, Rick Marshall, parkertopo, David Ren, Ryan,
David Sena, Frank Serpas III, Rick Streeter, thomsof, Steve Veselka,
Robert Warznak, Bill Bentley, Jonathan Tucker, Kyle Matschke, Alan
Tibor, Marty Lopez, Dave Scallan, Diane, Tomas Hermansson, Sue
