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SEINFELD, Jerry Seinfeld and Michael Richards, 1990-1998
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Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld
Jerry Seinfeld, co-creator and star of "Seinfeld," was the series' centerpiece. Most of the shows about nothing took place in Jerry's apartment and involved his friends, Elaine, Kramer, and George as they did the mundane things we all do — wait impatiently for a table at a Chinese restaurant, buy a wedding gift for a friend, or try to get a bad smell out of a car.
These days Jerry isn't worrying about that kind of minutiae. After "Seinfeld" went off the air, he laid low for a while. Then he returned to stand-up, did some commercials (Apple and AmEx), made some TV show appearances ("SNL," "The Daily Show," and "30 Rock"), and starred in and co-wrote the animated film "The Bee Movie."
FAVORITE CATCHPHRASE: "...Not that there's anything wrong with that."
Frankly, almost every catchphrase can be attributed to Jerry, from "master of my domain" to "lowtalker" to "regifter," but our favorite is "...Not that there's anything wrong with that." Jerry's thinly veiled politically correct attempt at a disclaimer to show support for gays just made him seem hilariously (and inaccurately) homophobic.
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Alpha visited Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles.
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...
Alpha said "To Cybersleuth. What makes Denise Richards any better than Charlie Sheen??? She didn't go to college either. And two minutes after her good friend separated from her husband Denise started dating him. (Bon Jovi) She has obvioulsy made some really far out remarks to slam Sheen of which many could never be proven. She lost her temper at some photographers and threw laptops off a balcony at a theater. They hit two women below. One in her 80's and one in her 90's. Fortunately they were not harmed. There are two sides to every story. "
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...Alpha said "What on earth is Cybersleuth talking about??? Charlie Sheen has been clean for over ten frickin years for cripes sake. And he is happily married with twins. He's been clean since the late 90's. What year are you living in Cybersleuth??? Get with it."
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...
Cybersleuth said "Charlie Sheen and Denise need to suck it up and do what's best for the child they jointly brought into this world. However, since Denise has been and still is the main caregiver of the children (like most moms), her priority is with the children's best care and support, as it should be. Why all the fighting? For custody? No way should Charlie get any custody. He has serious addictive issues that need professional counseling. And, he will likely never get past these issues that make him feel somehow happier. Charlie, it's all a quick fix scheme to bolster your ego and self-esteem that never works in the long run. Has Charlie been to college or developed his brain and emotional boundaries beyond the next eye-candy woman in his life? He doesn't seem like a happy man at all. And what woman in her right frame of mind would marry a man while he's fighting for custody? Who needs the stress of that scenario? Pass."
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...Cybersleuth said "Katie must not be as together as she sometimes portrays. How she's stayed with him this long is unimaginable. Frankly, Tom Cruise is not what Hollywood is paid to make him look like. He's so NOT handsome and his antics are embarrassing and suspiciously phony. He creeps me out. Suri is a beautiful child but I have my doubts about her paternity. Regardless, I am so through with hearing about how much her clothing costs (enough to feed many hungry people, if these two were the least bit altruistic)and the bratty behaviors she is developing as the little princess complex takes over. She's going to be a mess when she gets older, thinking people are in her life to cater to her every whim. Personally, I can't until the day Katie tells Tom the marriage is over and she's done with him."
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...Cybersleuth said "How does one keep a family of five in a NYC apartment? I can't imagine not being able to go out my back door to walk on the beach or play with the dogs on the grassy lawn. Or, walk to a friends house next door. Do they have a house somewhere else in NY that is not in the city?"
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...
Cybersleuth said "Time away from each other is what's likely needed for Angelina and Brad. Angelina is on the mommy track and Brad is on the making money for his growing family track. Jen is really an instigator of problems in this marriage with her continued texting during his time away from Angelina. Shame on Jen for being a home wrecker. However, it takes two to play that game and Brad is just as guilty for becoming further involved with Jen, even if she's just a friend. We all know how those kinds of relationships develop. Brad needs to do some soul searching and growing up. Angelina is strong enough to survive on her own and I hope she gets involved in the Foster Parenting Program in her state. She could be a great spokesperson once she sets her mind to it. And Angelina, eat a hamburger, girl. If you are too thin and wasting away yourself, those kids will suffer, too. A healthy, happy mommy is so much better than an emaciated, stressed out mommy. Let Brad go if he needs to. You can't hold on to someone who's intent on self destruction. "
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On Oprah's Love Couch Confessionals...
Cybersleuth said "Angelina is a strong-willed woman who knows what she wants and goes after it, regardless of the repercussions to her marriage partner. I don't see a happy. long marriage for them but then, she doesn't really need Brad as she is totally capable of surviving on her own. Brad, on the other hand, seems to be stressed out from all the mayhem in his life. For refusing to put his foot down and demand limiting their family size, there will be more children to come. I see Angeline involved in the Foster Parenting Program, which would be wonderful, if she can provide adequately for each child. Let Brad go. Jen is not the best person for him, either but more soul searching is in the future for Brad. He's bound to Angelina through their natural children and that will never change."
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On Bitter Celebrity Custody Battles...aleikad27 said "that little girl should go back with her mother,tax evasion thats nothing compare to what other mothers do,sandra bullock need to have her own child and be a woman about all this and stay out of the way,i read the letter that she wrote to the judge and that is not cool she should be ashame of herself god dont like ugly and sandra and jesse are gonna pay for what they are putting that little girl through am so sorry that she is only 5 years old and cant tell the judge what she want.When my mom went to jail in 2004 and got out in 2006 i thank got that i had the chance to tell the judge what i wanted and that was to live with my mom and that where i am right know,sandra and jesse could never take the place of sunny mom,they better watch out because sunny even thou she is 5 she knows whats going on.so sandra and jesse back off both of you are douch bags to the max.i hope they read this comment"
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xevious
October 01, 2009 - 09:48 AM GMT
Before Seinfeld, these actors were unknown to most people, on the C-List roster. Seinfeld brought about a unique chemistry that really worked, for as long as Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld could come up with new material.
Jason Alexander flourished in the role of George. He simply worked so well for it, because his default acting style and appearance melded with the role. And as the show went on, it was tailored to him. Everybody sees him as "George". It's incredibly hard not to.
For Jason, it's a double edged sword. He can't really get very much in the way of desirable acting roles, yet he's a major multi-millionaire from the Seinfeld franchise. He did his "big thing"... i don't think he'll ever top George Costanza. But that's not so bad... there are plenty of actors that have labored for many years up until retirement and simply made a "decent paying" wage from their efforts. No hit show windfall. Better to have one major hit and that's all, rather than a long line of unmemorable efforts.
Julia Louise Dreyfus was great as Elaine. Sure, she's not the best actress that they could have gotten, but Julia was able to conjure up some amazing mannerisms that totally worked for the scenes. In many episodes, she made it all come together. Her first foray outside of Seinfeld flopped. Now she's pitching "Old Christine". It's not a bad show, but truth be told it would flop completely if it weren't for Wanda Sykes. Julia is now just an "older Elaine" in this role. She's kind of flat. I don't see the appeal. Yet, Julia seems to be trying very hard. I think the show will limp along for another year or two then close. She'll never make it as a serious actress, because of the Seinfeld legacy. As for future comedy, well, she'd have to show more depth and range in her comedic style. I'm not sure she can pull it off. But again, she's set for life financially and has a place in sitcom history.
Michael Richards didn't really accomplish much prior to Seinfeld. And his first interpretation of Kramer was forgettable. However, he eventually found his niche within the role and was able to bring it to life, with the help of the producers and directors, making him the most edgy character of the Seinfeld series. He was the icing on the cake, so to speak. I think he did a fabulous job with the role, very believable in his crazy insane perception of the world around him. To then go off and start a show titled by his name "The Michael Richards Show" was so ARROGANT and egotistical. He didn't have the clout to pull of such an endeavor, and that came to fruition by how badly the show failed. He is so typecast by the Cosmo Kramer character that he'll likely never break completely free of it. As such, he should have spent his time reinventing himself, pursuing advanced acting classes and seeking out small roles that he could get because of his Seinfeld clout, and drive hard to prove his acting range. But no... he had to believe he was much more than he really was. The crowning achievement was his arrogant response in that comedy club. Very unfortunate coincidence that someone was able to video record it well enough so that he could be heard. But maybe that was a good thing. A wake-up call that he's not so invincible as he thought he was. I can't see him doing much else, given that serious social gaffe he committed. But that Seinfeld cash cow legacy... he doesn't have to work again, really.
Jerry Seinfeld has been the most adept at managing his post Seinfeld series career. He was smart to go back to stand-up. He's so amazingly wealthy that he certainly doesn't have to work ever again. So, why work hard going forward? Work small and smart, enjoying life to the fullest. He seems to be doing that. Do a stand-up gig in Las Vegas for $150 a ticket, then wait a couple of years to do it again and exhibit the new material he has culminated in between shows. And now he's going to make that appearance on Curb Your Enthusiasm with o
chuck3434
July 11, 2009 - 08:55 PM GMT
man sinefield had alot of hair. man how could he stand it.
Lord Plye Wood
July 07, 2009 - 08:41 AM GMT
I was at a meeting of my secret "club," whose name I won't reveal except to say the initials of the club are "A.A." Anyway, at one of our meetings, we had a speaker, a lawyer, whose story was very entertaining. He reminded me of someone. I finally realized that he reminded me a LOT of "Shakey" the Mohel, the rabinical surgeon from the "Bris" episode. It wasn't him, but he was one of the best, most entertaining AA speakers I'd heard in 10 years.
peanutbuttertemp
July 06, 2009 - 10:53 PM GMT
where did my comment go from yesterday? Who would take it down? All I said was that it was it one of the most brilliant shows on television, much better and much more memorable than any of the sitcoms today. And it wasn't the show about nothing - it was the show about EVERYTHING! :-)
TigerDn
July 06, 2009 - 04:26 PM GMT
It wasn't Elaine that coined the phrase "yada, yada, yada". It was George's date , who hooked up with her old boyfriend for an all nighter, and said "yada, yada, yada" to avoid explaining the details.
Sandra H
July 06, 2009 - 03:57 PM GMT
loved, loved, loved this show. I still watch the re-runs everyday. I can't decide whom I like the most. I can't imagine the show without Jerry, Elaine, George or Kramer. I love when I catch one of them in a new production. I loved Jason Alexander (George) in Shallow Hal. If in fact Michael Richards does feel hatred for any race, I hope he has worked that out and I do wish him more success. I think any of them could do well in any kind of role. You cannot be successful that many years and not have real talent. I would love to see an hour movie of their life now. Kramer could have like 3 kids that look like him. Elaine could still be looking for the right one and then her and Jerry could hookup again. George could be a stand up comedian like Jerry, but he would act insecure and scream at the crowd..... I don't know but I would love to see them again!!!!
Luke1139
July 06, 2009 - 10:41 AM GMT
With Reality TV shows getting so much attention television Networks have forgotten how to make original sitcoms, I really do miss Seinfeld and Must See TV.
Franki
July 06, 2009 - 09:23 AM GMT
Richards career never had what it took to be successful on it's own. He only got notice by the help of others..."Fridays!", Weird "Al" and "Seinfeld". That night club incident didn't ruin his career...it just closed the lid on the box. He was funny on "UHF".
klibankatz
July 06, 2009 - 07:23 AM GMT
Ease up on Michael Richards, guys. He did a horrible, stupid thing, but who of us hasn't? Long before Seinfeld, I became a fan of his when he was a regular on a brilliant comedy show called "Fridays". Also on that show were Larry David and the actor who played the Rabbi on Seinfeld. Michael is a gifted entertainer, and one incident of poor behaviour shouldn't be allowed to ruin his career.
klibankatz
July 06, 2009 - 07:09 AM GMT
Julia also suffered the post-Seinfeld curse, with her short flop serious called "Watching Ellie". Wayne Knight is a superb, undervalued comic actor. I loved the backward show in India.