Seinfeld: The Making of a Sitcom Legend

TLDRExplore the origins and success of the hit sitcom Seinfeld, from its pitch to NBC executives to its final episode. Co-creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David discuss their journey, the challenges they faced, and the impact the show had on television history.

Key insights

🎬Seinfeld was pitched as a sitcom about nothing, a unique concept that made it stand out from other shows.

🗓️The final episode of Seinfeld was written by Larry David, who returned to the show after leaving in 1996.

🎉The final episode of Seinfeld aired on May 14th, 1998 and was watched by an estimated audience of over 75 million people.

🎥Larry David made his directorial debut with the film Sour Grapes, which was released around the same time as the final episode of Seinfeld.

😂Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld discuss the pressure and challenges they faced while working on Seinfeld, as well as their decision to end the show after 9 seasons.

Q&A

What was Seinfeld originally pitched as?

—Seinfeld was originally pitched as a sitcom about nothing, focusing on the day-to-day life of a comedian.

Who wrote the final episode of Seinfeld?

—The final episode of Seinfeld was written by Larry David, who returned to the show after leaving in 1996.

When did the final episode of Seinfeld air?

—The final episode of Seinfeld aired on May 14th, 1998.

What film did Larry David direct around the same time as the final episode of Seinfeld?

—Larry David made his directorial debut with the film Sour Grapes, which was released around the same time as the final episode of Seinfeld.

Why did Seinfeld end after 9 seasons?

—Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld decided to end the show after 9 seasons, feeling that they had accomplished what they wanted to and wanted to move on to other projects.

Timestamped Summary

00:00In 1988, Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David pitched the idea for Seinfeld, a sitcom about nothing, to NBC executives.

03:34Larry David, who left the show in 1996, returned to write the final episode of Seinfeld.

13:43The final episode of Seinfeld aired on May 14th, 1998 and was watched by over 75 million people.

17:16Larry David made his directorial debut with the film Sour Grapes, which was released around the same time as the final episode of Seinfeld.

19:38Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld discuss the pressure and challenges they faced while working on Seinfeld, as well as their decision to end the show after 9 seasons.

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