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category: sit com, funny
first aired: July 1989
last aired: May 1998
# of seasons: 9
summary:This is a show about nothing; however, for a show
about nothing, this show has many complex plots, sub-plots, is very well written and put together. So much so that until the
public caught onto the series, the television critics were responsible for helping to keep it alive. The critics further went
on and made the series victorious in every category it was eligible for in the 1st Annual American Television Awards. Many
of the early episodes were based on the life experiences of series co-creator, Larry David. Stories such as The Stock Tip
and The Jacket really happened, as did many others. Across the hall from Larry lived a man named Kenny Kramer, who aside from
the physical comedy aspects, lives the life of TV Kramer. Find out all about him at the real Kramer's web site. Some aspects
were based on Jerry's life. Jerry's real address in NYC when he was struggling comic was 129 W. 81 St., this is the address
used for his building in the series. In the series, Jerry lives in apartment 5A, Kramer in 5B.
Other aspects are composite of both lives. For example, Elaine's character
is half based on Jerry's ex-girlfriend Carol Leifer. Carol joined the production staff in the 5th season. An ex-girlfriend
of Larry David's, named Monica Yates, whose father was a noted writer in the other half of the Elaine equation. Larry David
once wore a suede jacket that got wet while meeting her father.
Another viewer, Bobby Bank, notes that a tribute to
Jerry's father is seen in occasional episodes. Jerry's father, named Kal, worked in the sign business, so occasionally in
the background you may see a sign that says Kal's Signs.
Viewer Robert Buchanan also reminds me that it is ironic that
Jerry's father's name is Kal, and Superman's real Kryptonian name is Kal-El.
Most every episode takes place in Jerry's
apartment; however, there are (of course) a few exceptions: The Chinese Restaurant, The Pen, The Parking Garage, The Subway,
The Limo, The Airport, The Movie, The Hamptons, The Merv Griffin Show & The Dealership. While no activity occurs there,
an empty apartment is shown in The Puerto Rican Day.
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