"Seinfeld" (1990) TV series 1990-1998

Creators:

Larry David
Jerry Seinfeld

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9

Release Date:

31 May 1990 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York friends.

Plot Keywords:

Eccentric | Neurotic | Stand Up Comedian | Friendship | Sitcom

Awards:

Won 3 Golden Globes. Another 58 wins & 121 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Nov. 24	6:00 PM	TBS	The Doorman	#6.17
Tue. Nov. 24	11:30 PM	Fox	The Marine Biologist	#5.14

Cast

Jerry Seinfeld	...	Jerry Seinfeld / ... (174 episodes, 1990-1998)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus	...	Elaine Benes / ... (173 episodes, 1990-1998)
Michael Richards	...	Kramer / ... (173 episodes, 1990-1998)
Jason Alexander	...	George Costanza / ... (173 episodes, 1990-1998)
Ruth Cohen	...	Ruthie Cohen (101 episodes, 1992-1998)

Also Known As:

Good News, Bad News (USA) (working title)
Stand-Up (USA) (working title)
The Jerry Seinfeld Show (USA) (working title)
The Seinfeld Chronicles (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

23 min (180 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

UK:12 (some episodes) | Australia:G (some episodes) | Australia:M (some episodes) | UK:PG | Australia:PG | UK:U (some episodes) | USA:TV-14 (some epiosodes) | UK:15 (one episode) | Finland:K-18 (2005) (DVD) (self applied) | Finland:K-3 (2004) | Netherlands:6 | Argentina:Atp | Denmark:A | Singapore:PG | USA:TV-PG

Filming Locations:

757 New Hampshire, Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

Castle Rock Entertainment

Trivia:

The first DVD releases of the show (23 November 2004) were the first DVDs to be released under Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment's new name, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.

Goofs:

Continuity: In some episodes, when exterior shots of the fictional "Monk's Diner" are shown on two sides, you can see the real name, Tom's Restaurant.

Quotes:

Jerry: [Kramer has just returned from baseball fantasy camp] I thought you weren't coming back till Monday.
Cosmo Kramer: Well, the camp ended a few days early.
Jerry: Why?
Cosmo Kramer: Well, there was an incident.
Jerry: What happened?
Cosmo Kramer: I punched Mickey Mantle in the mouth.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredible Melting Man (#8.4)" (1996)

Yada, Yada, Yada

This show has to be the greatest show of all time. Four people, who have the best chemistry ever in a show if you ask me. Jerry Seinfeld who is the center, literally. Him and co-creator Larry David have created pop culture icon. Jerry Seinfeld dominates the show in his 129 West 81st St. Apartment, New York's neat and tidy. Riffing off comedy skits in the beginning and end, with the relationship zone in between. Examining every single detail in life. With no purpose whatsoever.

Then there is Elaine Benes(Julia Louis Dreyfuss), the female lead. She considers herself God's gift to man. She's spontaneous and very wonderful to watch. Several awards went to this character, and with good reason. Whatever and whenever, she's great.

Cosmo Kramer has to be the most creative and ingenious character ever brought on to the television circuit. Based on a real guy, Kramer(Michael Richards) plays him with energetic grace if that makes sense. He knows how to fall beautifully, and has so many mannerisms that I can't count them all. He garnered a lot of awards too. And if you've seen the show, you can see why.

And Jason Alexander as George. The last cast credit on the opening titles, a character so devious, so uncomfortable, so empty, it was played to a T by Jason. The short, stocky, bald loser from Queens had to get under your skin, and make you laugh at the same time. Many award nominations, no wins. Now that's a pity.

This show has shown us so many catch phrases and conversation topics that we will use for years to come. How could such a great show come from such an empty idea? If I had to pick a favorite episode, I couldn't. I got the first three seasons on DVD for Christmas, I just can't wait to complete the set. The saddest part of this show is that none of the fine cast never really got anything after it was over. And yes, there is something wrong with that.