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Title: The "Seinfeld" Thread
Post by: NY152 on Jun 30, 2002 at 09:11 PM
[Cheers discussion is minimal, so the thread has been renamed]

For the Frasier fans out there, this is just a heads up that the 80s comedy classic Cheers starts its daily run on Star World tomorrow, at 6:30PM (replacing 3rd Rock From The Sun).

Get to know Sam & Dianne, Cliff & Norm, Carla and Coach. Later, get to meet Frasier & Lilith, Woody and Rebecca. See why this is one of the most loved and highest rated situation comedies of all time.
Title: Re:CHEERS on Star World
Post by: sungit on Jun 30, 2002 at 11:02 PM
to think i was just thinking about cheers just back week ;D

am so glad star decided to replace third rock. was never really a fan of this mediocre show (i love john lithgow but he was way too irritating in the series). there really IS a god.

i hope they decide to air seinfeld next. that would be really sweet!
Title: Re:CHEERS on Star World
Post by: NY152 on Jul 02, 2002 at 05:49 PM

i hope they decide to air seinfeld next. that would be really sweet!


sungit, you have excellent taste in TV shows.

Though I don't wish Seinfeld would be next, since I have every single episode.  8)

Television: Not a hobby... an addiction.
Title: Re:CHEERS on Star World
Post by: sungit on Jul 02, 2002 at 11:12 PM
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sungit, you have excellent taste in TV shows.

Though I don't wish Seinfeld would be next, since I have every single episode.  8)

Television: Not a hobby... an addiction.



NO WAY!! on dvd??? i'm such a huge fan. personally, i think seasons 4 and 5 were the best. but that discussion's for a whole different thread altogether.

anyway, where'd you get the eps???
Title: Re:CHEERS on Star World
Post by: NY152 on Jul 03, 2002 at 12:00 AM

NO WAY!!


Way.   8)

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on dvd???


I wish! I just have all 180 episodes on Divx format on 11 CDs. I've actually only seen maybe 80, which I have on VHS. I downloaded the entire series, but haven't watched a single downloaded episode. It's just nice to know that it's there. I did test each one, though, to make sure everything was working.

I believe the only DVDs of this series are the ones Jerry had pressed for the cast as a season finale present.

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i'm such a huge fan. personally, i think seasons 4 and 5 were the best. but that discussion's for a whole different thread altogether.


I'm not sure if there's a Seinfeld thread, so I guess it's okay to discuss it here. I'll change the thread title...

I'd have to agree with you. I did not like the earlier seasons, particularly the first few episodes. But by Season 4's "The Virgin" - "The Contest" pair of episodes, I was completely hooked. I even have the official Seinfeld "Master of My Domain" t-shirt.  :)

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anyway, where'd you get the eps???


Three weeks of overnight downloads on Kazaa. While I slept.  ;D
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: sungit on Jul 04, 2002 at 01:40 AM
considering that most people consider 'the show about nothing' to be one of the best shows to ever grace american television, it's always baffled me how in its entire run, it only got 2 (correct me if i'm wrong) emmys compared to frasier's millions and john lithgow's multiple emmys for best actor (third rock?? hellooo). granted that jerry seinfeld himself is NOT one great actor (or even a mediocre actor for that matter), but i think michael richards and jason alexander deserved some gold statuettes. not to mention the writers too.

sigh. i miss watching seinfeld.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Holly Golightly on Jul 04, 2002 at 11:33 AM
considering that most people consider 'the show about nothing' to be one of the best shows to ever grace american television, it's always baffled me how in its entire run, it only got 2 (correct me if i'm wrong) emmys compared to frasier's millions and john lithgow's multiple emmys for best actor (third rock?? hellooo). granted that jerry seinfeld himself is NOT one great actor (or even a mediocre actor for that matter), but i think michael richards and jason alexander deserved some gold statuettes. not to mention the writers too.

sigh. i miss watching seinfeld.

It's because the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is an insiders' club. Look at how many great shows have passed through unnoticed. The many many snubs for the risky, brilliant seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are a sore point with its fans. And then there's Gilmore Girls. Farscape. The late, lamented, Now and Again, which could have been saved by an Emmy nod or seven. The trend-setting Friends.

Curiously, the Emmys seem to award the shows with fanbases that aren't that fanatical, or big. They don't like risk-taking shows (save The Sopranos and Sex and the City, and many credit that to HBO's good marketing sense). They're hopelessly MOR, and they like to reward established networks. There's no explaining them. And because they refuse to explain their choices in turn, they're losing respect and going by way of the dinosaur. Which are their just desserts, I would have to say.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: NY152 on Jul 04, 2002 at 05:50 PM

considering that most people consider 'the show about nothing' to be one of the best shows to ever grace american television, it's always baffled me how in its entire run, it only got 2 (correct me if i'm wrong) emmys compared to frasier's millions and john lithgow's multiple emmys for best actor (third rock?? hellooo).


Holly said the points that were on my mind about the Emmys. If I remember right, they also have a weird voting or nominating system, which tends to favor shows which skew to older (40something) demographics.

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i think michael richards and jason alexander deserved some gold statuettes. not to mention the writers too.


Whoops... I just decided to check on the Emmys. Seinfeld wasn't too ignored, after all. The show won a total of 10 Emmys. Michael Richards won a total of THREE for best supporting actor and Julia Louis Dreyfus won one as best supporting actress in a comedy series. Jason Alexander was nominated several times but never won. The show won a writing Emmy for... surprise, surprise: "The Contest," and also won for Outstanding Comedy Series that year, the 4th season we've been praising.

I wasn't too fond of the last season. I think "The Betrayal" was pushing it (though it's interesting that this "reverse episode" came way before MEMENTO), and the Final episode was the worst episode of all time.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Holly Golightly on Jul 04, 2002 at 06:24 PM


I wasn't too fond of the last season. I think "The Betrayal" was pushing it (though it's interesting that this "reverse episode" came way before MEMENTO), and the Final episode was the worst episode of all time.


I think I saw that once nung may I Channel pa sa Sky (bale nung Sky pa ako) <looong time ago> I liked the thing with the "yadda yadda" <I imitated Jerry Stiller yelling "Serenity NOW!" for days> from the last season. I liked it when Susan died from licking envelopes, because I'm a sick little b!tch. Let's see, what else? I liked the thing where they're just standing in line waiting to get into the Chinese restaurant. What was it called? (If it's "The Chinese Restaurant" I'm going to kill myself :) ) I liked "The Contest," and thought Marla the Virgin was hysterical. But my absolute favorite has to be the episode where they reacted to every mention of homosexuality with "Not that there's anything wrong with that." Again, memfaulting with the title, but it's the same season as "The Contest," isn't it?

I'm only just discovering "Cheers". So far, it's pretty good, although I don't entirely get the charm of Shelley Long. Or is her absent charm the entire point to Diane Chambers?
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: NY152 on Jul 04, 2002 at 10:16 PM

Let's see, what else? I liked the thing where they're just standing in line waiting to get into the Chinese restaurant. What was it called? (If it's "The Chinese Restaurant" I'm going to kill myself :) )


I certainly hope you don't have a weapon on you, since that's EXACTLY what it was called.  ;D

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"Not that there's anything wrong with that." Again, memfaulting with the title, but it's the same season as "The Contest," isn't it?


Yes, this episode is "The Outing", also from Season Four. It's kind of a companion piece to "The Contest", due to the hospital silhouette sequences... funny stuff!

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I'm only just discovering "Cheers". So far, it's pretty good, although I don't entirely get the charm of Shelley Long. Or is her absent charm the entire point to Diane Chambers?


Her entire "Miss Goody Two Shoes" routine is exactly the point to her. I'm disappointed at StarWorld, though, for starting with the episodes with Woody Harrelson already.  You need to know the entire relationship arc of Sam and Dianne to fully enjoy the show.

Surprisingly, I think Shelley Long's departure is exactly what SAVED the show and made it a longer lasting hit. I mean, once you break the sexual tension between two leads in a sitcom, what's left? So her exit and the addition of Kirstie Allie to the cast was the fresh breath of air the show needed at the exact point when it should've seen its ratings take a nosedive.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 06, 2002 at 12:46 AM
Well, I thought it wasn't so much Danson and Alley as the development of the Frasier and his girlfriend/wife characters that kept the show going...
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: sungit on Jul 07, 2002 at 01:43 AM
hey i thought it was more between cliff and norm ;D

finally got to catch it the other day. was surprised to see that they started off with woody and not coach. sayang. i agree with NY 152 that they should've started showing the series from the very beginning -- to see how the relationships started and evolved into the woody season.

as for favorite seinfeld shows, lordy there's sooo many -- from all the seasons!! but the best of the best IMO have to be:

The Library
The Pez Dispenser
The Boyfriend
The Virgin
The Contest
The Airport
The Pick
The Outing
The Puffy Shirt
The Cigar Store Indian
The Opposite
The Jimmy
The Engagement
The Invitations
The Little Kicks
and The Little Jerry

had to go through my seinfeld files for that! oh, if only the show had dvds (or vhs or vcd)...
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: slowhand on Jul 07, 2002 at 09:53 AM
Soup Nazi
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 08, 2002 at 01:04 AM
Cliff and Norm were always there (Cliff not in the first few eps, but he did show up and quickly sprouted a personality--you know like foot fungus :D).

Frasier and his squeeze were the new thing that developed after Diane left.  Them and Danson & Alley.  I just thought they were funnier than Danson & Alley.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: kakabanas on Jul 08, 2002 at 11:31 PM

Cliff and Norm were always there (Cliff not in the first few eps, but he did show up and quickly sprouted a personality--you know like foot fungus :D).

Frasier and his squeeze were the new thing that developed after Diane left.  Them and Danson & Alley.  I just thought they were funnier than Danson & Alley.


I agree. Lilith (Bebe Newirth) and Frasier were funnier. Woody, all by himself with his innocence was next, played perfectly by Woody Harrelson. Kirstie Alley was next and then Carla.

As for Sam (Ted Danson), he's not that hot. I don't quite get what the hoopla was about him being a womanizer.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Noel_Vera on Jul 09, 2002 at 01:27 AM
Lilith!  Thankee, Kaka.

Agree with your list there.  

So what do you think of the Urian list (pls answer in da oder thread, thanks)
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: kakabanas on Jul 10, 2002 at 10:01 AM

Lilith!  Thankee, Kaka.

Agree with your list there.  

So what do you think of the Urian list (pls answer in da oder thread, thanks)


You're welcome Noel ...

As for the Urian, I am heading there now..
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Aug 18, 2002 at 10:14 PM
Tonight I realzed I think in terms of Seinfeld.

I was just watching CSI, and only one thing was going through my mind: It's Kenny Bania, the annoying comedian who gave Seinfeld that Armani suit! ;D
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mo®pHeOu$ on Aug 27, 2002 at 06:48 PM
 ;D ;D ;D

My wife and I love watching Cheers!  Great comedies!!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: CrUzSACK on Feb 18, 2003 at 10:21 PM
Is it coming soon?  Found the pic, but no news. :(  I want my SEINFELD too!

(http://www.parconline.biz/phpBB2/album_see.php?id=184)

And we should add Frasier to this thread/category (Classic Comedies).
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Feb 19, 2003 at 12:32 AM
Re: CHEERS on DVD

As much as I love this show, I don't think I'm prepared to plunk down money to buy this set, since it will mean eventually collecting 275 episodes.

Way too much!
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: SiCkBoY on Feb 19, 2003 at 12:57 AM
Re: CHEERS on DVD

As much as I love this show, I don't think I'm prepared to plunk down money to buy this set, since it will mean eventually collecting 275 episodes.

Way too much!

Pahiram pag nabili mo na ah.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: CrUzSACK on Feb 19, 2003 at 05:58 AM
AKo rin pahiram.  Pila na kami ni Sickboy. ;D
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mrs. T on Feb 19, 2003 at 10:53 PM
Count me in on this one. I just don't think I'll buy all 275 episodes.
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 09, 2003 at 11:02 PM
Heads Up!

The Jerry Seinfeld-hosted episode of Saturday Night Live is currently airing on CNBC Asia.

This is the episode that features the TV Series crossover parody, "Seinfeld in Oz."

Go NOW, people.  ::)
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: CrUzSACK on Nov 10, 2003 at 07:25 AM
Sayang, we don't have CNBC! :-\
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 10, 2003 at 10:35 AM
Sayang, we don't have CNBC! :-\

Quick tip: You can search for "Seinfeld in Oz" on Kazaa.  ;)
Title: Seinfeld
Post by: YanosAuldrin on Apr 02, 2004 at 10:40 PM
Ei guys, anywhere in cable we can catch Seinfeld? This show rocks! Its a shop about nothing but still so good. HAs it been released in DVD or VCD?
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 02, 2004 at 11:15 PM
Seinfeld isn't currently on cable on any of the major cable providers in Metro Manila. I think those in the provinces get to see it on MNET's Series Channel?

The DVD of the first season (only 5 episodes) is due in December. The three costars have refused to participate in the special features, much to Jerry's dismay.

We have another Seinfeld thread on this board here (http://www.pinoydvd.com/yabbse/index.php?board=1;action=display;threadid=4796;start=20).  :)
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: greatbop on Apr 03, 2004 at 08:40 AM
actually, i believe they've al agreed na.

alam ko atleast George Castanza is (the real name's on the tip of my tongue, pero can't remember!) in.. and so was Kramer.

(richard Dreyfus)
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 03, 2004 at 09:46 AM
actually, i believe they've al agreed na.

Hey, you're right: Link to article on the issue (http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040227/SEINFELD27/TPTechinvestor/)

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(richard Dreyfus)

Huh?
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: greatbop on Apr 03, 2004 at 12:30 PM
i can't even remember Kramer's name.. i feel embarrased. Blame that for the lack of Seinfeld Episodes locally.

edit: so i mixed Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine) and Michael Richards (Kramer) together..



Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: YanosAuldrin on Apr 03, 2004 at 01:11 PM
JAson Alexander ata si George. Grabe tagal pa pala ng DVD. And to think that the long wait we only get one episode. Oh well. Ei, I tried searchin for ebay ng DVD set and I came across a few. By the way your saying, I guess those are bootleg copies. Sayang.
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: CrUzSACK on Apr 03, 2004 at 01:38 PM
I just hope that they release it tuloy-tuloy like how they did with Friends (parang one season every 3-4 months?) and not wait for forever (again) for the succeding seasons (like they did with Simpsons/Malcolm in the Middle/Twin Peaks).....na minsan wala pang release for the other seasons. :-\

Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: YanosAuldrin on Apr 03, 2004 at 01:49 PM
Your so right. I mean what the hell is there a need for delay? They just have to remaster it or something and add a few special features.  This project is a cash cow and would be very foolish not to release it.  Baka nman pag tigok na lahat ng fans ng seinfeld tska lang nila i release.
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: CrUzSACK on Apr 03, 2004 at 01:59 PM
Ba't nga ba walang Seinfeld reruns on TV, cable TV?
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 03, 2004 at 02:02 PM
na minsan wala pang release for the other seasons. :-\

That one's really dependent on sales for the first season DVD set. For example, they had intended to release The Mary Tyler Moore Show a la M*A*S*H, with subsequent seasons every few months. But sales were so abysmal* for season one that they abandoned those plans. I think the target consumers for The Mary Tyler Moore Show DVDs were too old to even know what DVDs were.  ;D

But I think Seinfeld is a sure-thing. The only thing that can delay subsequent seasons is what kind of special features Jerry and Larry decide should be on the next discs. That's why it takes so long for those Simpsons discs. Commentary tracks on every single episode take too much time!

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*abysmal - A word I never used until I recently heard Simon say it on AI.
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: kings5504 on Apr 03, 2004 at 02:04 PM
i can't wait till the fourth season drops.  eto yung season na home run talaga bawat episode, kasama na yung favorite kong "master of your domain" ep...   ;D
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 03, 2004 at 02:07 PM
i can't wait till the fourth season drops.

That's true! Truth told, Seinfeld is my favorite show of all time, but Season One was practically unviewable for me. I gave up on it after trying the first 3 episodes on RPN 9. I just rediscovered the show again some time in its 3rd season.
Title: Re:Seinfeld
Post by: greatbop on Apr 03, 2004 at 03:31 PM
Ba't nga ba walang Seinfeld reruns on TV, cable TV?

Yeah, boggles the the mind.

I really see RPN 9 getting good ratings just by doing Syndications of shows like Seinfeld, Simpsons, Friends, Cheers, 3rd Rock From The Sun, MARRIED: WITH CHILDREN...

^who can resist the charm of Al Bundy, really.


edit: nothing beats Bizzaro World and Soup Nazi.

Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: sungit on Apr 03, 2004 at 09:03 PM
weird that it's never been in syndication in the philippines when it's been rerunning all over the world since its run ended. Seinfeld for me ranks up there with The Simpsons as one of the great TV shows of all time. the seasons where larry david served as executive producer were the best (i think he left in the 7th or 8th season). fave eps -- The Engagement, The Puffy Shirt, The Little Jerry... wait. i think i've talked about this na before!
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: MultipleAngles on Apr 03, 2004 at 11:09 PM
I am the master of my domain!
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 04, 2004 at 04:41 PM
I am the master of my domain!

Not that there's anything wrong with that.  8)
Title: Re:CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: porch_zero on Apr 14, 2004 at 03:55 PM
hail, sungit! For me, Seinfeld is the best comedy show that I have ever watched. 

weird that it's never been in syndication in the philippines when it's been rerunning all over the world since its run ended. Seinfeld for me ranks up there with The Simpsons as one of the great TV shows of all time. the seasons where larry david served as executive producer were the best (i think he left in the 7th or 8th season). fave eps -- The Engagement, The Puffy Shirt, The Little Jerry... wait. i think i've talked about this na before!
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: AshKetchum on Sep 24, 2004 at 02:48 PM
From a recent press release:

Thursday, September 23, 2004
NBC OFFERS 'SEINFELD' RETROSPECTIVE SPECIAL HOSTED BY JERRY SEINFELD FEATURING INTERVIEWS WITH ENTIRE CAST IN 'THE 'SEINFELD' STORY' -- THANKSGIVING NIGHT, NOVEMBER 25
Released by NBC

BURBANK, Calif. -– September 23, 2004 -– NBC will celebrate the best memories of one of television's all-time classic comedies with a special titled "The 'Seinfeld' Story," a retrospective commemorating the mega-hit "Seinfeld" – featuring interviews with the entire cast just two days after the DVD release of the series – on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, Nov. 25 (10-11 p.m. ET).

The announcement was made today by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment, and Rick Ludwin, Senior Vice President, Late Night and Prime Time Series, NBC Entertainment.

"One of the elements that made 'Seinfeld' a classic comedy series was the incredible cast – Jerry, Julia, Jason and Michael," said Reilly. "This special will focus on the early days of 'Seinfeld' and how it all began when it was the darkest of dark horses and had to overcome many obstacles, including poor media reviews."

The "Seinfeld" series will begin its official release on DVD two days earlier on November 23.

Title star Jerry Seinfeld will host and others who are interviewed will include fellow cast members Jason Alexander, Michael Richards and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, as well as co-creator and executive producer Larry David ("Curb Your Enthusiasm"). During interviews, each cast member will talk about the series' genesis and concentrate on the first four years when "Seinfeld" formed its unique style until it emerged as an acclaimed comedy classic.

In addition, notable recurring characters will be seen in vintage clips.

The special will be telecast in high definition (HDTV). As a result of new film transfers, this will mark the first time that "Seinfeld" has ever been broadcast in the advanced quality format of HDTV.

"Seinfeld" – which TV Guide proclaimed as the #1 television series of all time -- ran from 1989-98, primarily on Thursday nights. Dubbed "the show about nothing," the program earned a total of 10 Emmy Awards and 70 nominations. Some of the wins included Outstanding Comedy Series and Richards was also honored with three Emmys as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series while Louis-Dreyfus also received an Emmy as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. The series also earned two Emmys for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.

Jerry Seinfeld, George Shapiro and Howard West are the executive producers; Glenn Padnick, Morgan Sackett and Darin Henry are the producers of "The 'Seinfeld' Story."
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Nov 27, 2004 at 11:45 PM
The Seinfeld Story NBC aired this week was very disappointing for those who already bought the DVD. I'd say 75% of the clips and interviews were exactly the same ones used on the DVD's "How It All Began" special feature.

Still, it was great to see the old gang again. This is definitely the greatest sitcom of all time.
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: jeckjeck on Nov 28, 2004 at 12:00 AM
I agree! I was really disappointed when they stopped airing Seinfeld locally... I watched every airing here kahit replay... Seinfeld actually helped me with my current job in a call center... A lot of our American counterparts are also huge Seinfeld fans so it is a "bond" we share which some of my Filipino peers cannot understand...  ;D

I cannot wait for my Seinfeld Box Sets!  ;D
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: sungit on Nov 28, 2004 at 07:34 PM
Agree Hankey. I was quite disappointed with The Seinfeld Story too. I found it a bit undercooked if you know what I mean.
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: mongaddi on Nov 29, 2004 at 11:01 AM
i used to tape every episode of seinfeld that aired on the i-channel
i miss those days.  :'(


I hope the controversial episode "Puerto Rican Day parade" eventually comes out on dvd. havent seen this episode yet.

Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Dec 01, 2004 at 11:48 AM
Season 9 pa yun! It's gonna be a long wait.

But seriously, it's much ado about nothing. The accidental burning of the flag was EXACTLY the point of the Kramer's storyline, and was dealt with with the proper outrage already on the episode itself. So to protest on top of that was really just stupid - those people were looking to generate publicity for their ethnic minority organization.

People take this PC-crap way too far!
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: kimpOy on Dec 01, 2004 at 12:01 PM
cheers and seinfeld are showing here in pampanga via a channel "Series"
also some old shows like the A-team
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: JdelaCruz on Dec 01, 2004 at 02:46 PM
^Yep, I emailed Destiny about carrying that Series Channel when we were still subscribers last year.  Never got an answer.

Anyway.  While we're wondering why ETC still chooses to air Will & Grace reruns instead of Seinfeld classics, Jerry's Puffy Shirt just made it to the Smithsonian.

(http://i.a.cnn.net/cnn/2004/SHOWBIZ/TV/11/19/people.seinfeld.ap/story.seinfeld.ap.jpg)

Seinfeld's puffy shirt in Smithsonian
Joins Archie Bunker's chair, Fonzie's jacket
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Friday, November 19, 2004 Posted: 2:42 PM EST (1942 GMT)

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Move over, ruby slippers. That puffy shirt's moving in.

The outlandishly unfashionable shirt worn by Jerry Seinfeld on his hit TV show went on display Friday at the Smithsonian, alongside Kermit the Frog, Archie Bunker's chair and Dorothy's magic slippers from "The Wizard of Oz."

At the end of its nine-season run, "Seinfeld" -- the "show about nothing" -- left lots of well-loved lines but few tangible relics suitable for enshrinement in the National Museum of American History.

Thus, The Puffy Shirt, which appeared briefly in a single episode. What makes that bit of wardrobe so memorable is that it serves as an icon, not only of "Seinfeld" but American popular culture.

"It looks funny and it sounds funny, and that's a good combination for a joke," Seinfeld told The Washington Post at a donation ceremony Thursday night. Before the puffy shirt episode aired in 1993, Seinfeld said, he had no idea it would become a classic.

On the air from 1989 until 1998, "Seinfeld" won 10 Emmy Awards and was TV Guide magazine's pick for the greatest show of all time.

In episode No. 66, comedian Jerry nods politely even though he can't make out what his pal Kramer's girlfriend is asking -- she's a "low talker." Later to his horror, he learns he's agreed to wear the goofy, puffy shirt she designed when he appears on the "Today" show.

The white shirt, looking like a pirate's ruffled nightmare, was designed in real life by the show's costumer, Charmaine Simmons.

"This might be the first joke inducted into the Smithsonian Institution," Seinfeld noted.
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: sungit on Dec 04, 2004 at 08:15 AM
THAT IS SO COOL. ;D
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: jeckjeck on Feb 15, 2005 at 05:39 PM
Hey! They're showing Seinfeld teasers on ETC!! Great news for all Pinoy Seinfeld fans! I think i will enjoy watching this more after going through all the Inside Looks and other Extras in the Seinfeld box sets...  ;D
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: porch_zero on Feb 16, 2005 at 07:30 PM
this is indeed great news, jeckjeck!

i have this seinfeld ringtone which I haven't changed for almost 4 years now.  People keep on asking what the hell is my ringtone.  i just keep on saying, "duh, di nyo ba alam ang seinfeld?" then they say, "ahhh, di kasi ako nanonood nun eh"...  i just say to myself, "poor souls, never have they watched a single episode of the best comedy series ever made"....

 ;D

Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: jeckjeck on Feb 16, 2005 at 08:56 PM
this is indeed great news, jeckjeck!

i have this seinfeld ringtone which I haven't changed for almost 4 years now.  People keep on asking what the hell is my ringtone.  i just keep on saying, "duh, di nyo ba alam ang seinfeld?" then they say, "ahhh, di kasi ako nanonood nun eh"...  i just say to myself, "poor souls, never have they watched a single episode of the best comedy series ever made"....

 ;D



Uy! I lost my Seinfeld ringtone when I sold my old phone before.

Smart ka ba porch_zero? If so, would it be too much to ask to forward the ringtone to me?  ;) 0920-9126175

Thanks!  ;D
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Feb 26, 2005 at 12:50 AM
According to the new TV Star Guide magazine, Seinfeld starts March 1st on ETC.

Listed schedule is twice a day on weekdays (9AM and 6PM) and once a day on weekends (9AM only). Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I hope this schedule is correct, since if it's not, then there will be no Festivus... yada yada yada... and people will end up wearing puffy shirts...
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: jeckjeck on Feb 26, 2005 at 05:18 PM
According to the new TV Star Guide magazine, Seinfeld starts March 1st on ETC.

Listed schedule is twice a day on weekdays (9AM and 6PM) and once a day on weekends (9AM only). Not that there's anything wrong with that.

I hope this schedule is correct, since if it's not, then there will be no Festivus... yada yada yada... and people will end up wearing puffy shirts...

That's great news! I miss Seinfeld already ever since I finished watching the DVDs fo seasons 1 to 3  ;D
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: JdelaCruz on Feb 28, 2005 at 10:13 PM
According to the new TV Star Guide magazine, Seinfeld starts March 1st on ETC.

Listed schedule is twice a day on weekdays (9AM and 6PM) and once a day on weekends (9AM only). Not that there's anything wrong with that.


Yes there is something wrong with that.  People who have to work so they won't starve to death ain't home at those hours!  Nice stroke of genius there ETC, thanks a lot!
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: JdelaCruz on Mar 06, 2006 at 11:35 PM
Don't look now but STARWORLD is airing Seinfeld beginning tonight at the timeslot that where Friends used to be.  Starting from Season 01 Episode 01.  George still had hair, Elaine is nowhere, and Kramer enters the room like normal people do.  I think it'll be fun watching the series start out as just chuckle-funny, hit its stride a dozen episodes later and be laugh-out-loud funny.
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Mar 06, 2006 at 11:46 PM
...and Kramer enters the room like normal people do.

And is named "Kessler"!  8)
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: JdelaCruz on Mar 29, 2006 at 11:57 PM
I don't know which season the StarWorld run has reached, but the shows they got on now are really funny. 

Last night it was George's male masseuse episode.  "I think it moved."  ;D ;D ;D 

There's no better time to jump in folks.
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: JdelaCruz on Apr 21, 2006 at 07:40 AM
Last week Elaine started with her pushing ("No way you didn't!"), Newman was on ("Hello... Jerry") and the Pez dispenser took center stage ("That laugh! You!").  This week was the Keith Hernandez / Magic Loogie episode. 

I think the Ugly Baby is coming up soon.

I'm too lazy to look up which season this is but I'd hate to miss Master of My Domain ("The Contest" ep) so I'm just keeping an eye out.  Any you guys watching?
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Apr 21, 2006 at 06:18 PM
If you're with Keith Hernandez ("The Boyfriend"), then that's the latter part of Season 3. "The Contest" is middle of Season 4, so... in about 2 weeks or so?

I did a Seinfeld DVD marathon over the Holy Week, so they're quite fresh in my mind.  ::)
Title: Re: CHEERS & SEINFELD: American Comedy Classics
Post by: JdelaCruz on May 24, 2006 at 01:08 AM
Missed "The Contest."  I fell asleep.  The TV was on though.  When I woke up it was that My Wife and Kids crap.

Tonight was the "Not that there's anything wrong with that" ep.  Still funny after all these years.  "I'm outed! I wasn't even in!"
Title: Re: The "Seinfeld" Thread
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Mar 06, 2009 at 10:41 PM
YES!!!

Sweet fancy Moses! The cast of Seinfeld will reunite on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

The central quartet of the blockbuster NBC sitcom — Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander — has signed on for a multi-episode arc on the HBO show, according to Entertainment Weekly.

To connect the dots, Curb star Larry David was a co-creator and executive producer of Seinfeld. Seinfeld, Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander have all previously made individual appearances on Curb, but this will mark the first time the quartet has appeared together on television since Seinfeld went off the air in 1998.

There's still no word from HBO on when the next season of Curb Your Enthusiasm will air, but a source tells me that fall 2009 is a safe bet.

Hootchie Mama!!!
Title: Re: The "Seinfeld" Thread
Post by: Ikiru on Mar 25, 2009 at 10:33 AM
YES!!!

Sweet fancy Moses! The cast of Seinfeld will reunite on Curb Your Enthusiasm. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

The central quartet of the blockbuster NBC sitcom — Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander — has signed on for a multi-episode arc on the HBO show, according to Entertainment Weekly.

To connect the dots, Curb star Larry David was a co-creator and executive producer of Seinfeld. Seinfeld, Louis-Dreyfus and Alexander have all previously made individual appearances on Curb, but this will mark the first time the quartet has appeared together on television since Seinfeld went off the air in 1998.

There's still no word from HBO on when the next season of Curb Your Enthusiasm will air, but a source tells me that fall 2009 is a safe bet.

Hootchie Mama!!!

Giddy-up!!!
Title: Re: The "Seinfeld" Thread
Post by: sardaukar on Dec 17, 2014 at 11:23 AM
‘B.S. Report’: Larry David on the Future of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and the ‘Seinfeld’ Finale (http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/b-s-report-larry-david-on-the-future-of-curb-your-enthusiasm-and-the-seinfeld-finale/)

Larry David joins Bill Simmons to discuss Fish in the Dark, the new play he wrote and is performing in, his feelings about the critics of the Seinfeld finale, the chances there will be another season of Curb Your Enthusiasm, and much more.
Title: Re: The "Seinfeld" Thread
Post by: Mr. Hankey on Dec 17, 2014 at 11:44 AM
That interview was pretty good.

Pretty... pretty... pretty good.
Title: Re: The &quot;Seinfeld&quot; Thread
Post by: leomarley on Jul 10, 2015 at 12:41 AM
Recently started watching this. Great characters except for George. Man I hate him. He's a horrible person and always only thinks about himself. And he's also very whiny.