Before the 2000s, Seinfeld stood at the top of TV shows, making its cast members incredibly wealthy and famous. Jerry Seinfeld was the first TV star to command a paycheck of $1 million per episode for the sitcom. The show still continues to fund the bank accounts of its cast members, including Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. A recent report suggested that Jerry Seinfeld has even joined the elite billionaire club.
Seinfeld is one of the biggest American sitcoms ever
The sitcom, created by Larry David and Seinfeld, ran for nine seasons from 1989 to 1998. The show about ‘nothing’ became a favorite among critics and topped the ratings chart for years. WGA voted the show as the second best-written TV series after The Sopranos.
Seinfeld Cast Salaries — Jerry Seinfeld Made Much More Than Others
Seinfeld cast negotiated a 300 percent salary hike
Before the final season of Seinfeld, NBC reached...
Seinfeld is one of the biggest American sitcoms ever
The sitcom, created by Larry David and Seinfeld, ran for nine seasons from 1989 to 1998. The show about ‘nothing’ became a favorite among critics and topped the ratings chart for years. WGA voted the show as the second best-written TV series after The Sopranos.
Seinfeld Cast Salaries — Jerry Seinfeld Made Much More Than Others
Seinfeld cast negotiated a 300 percent salary hike
Before the final season of Seinfeld, NBC reached...
- 3/24/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
It’s Benes, you jackass–and while we’re at it, there’s no Seinfeld Curse! Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played Elaine Benes on the sitcom, can’t believe such an idea exists, let alone that people went along with it.
The Seinfeld Curse refers to much of the core cast’s inability to maintain another sitcom in the years following Seinfeld going off the air. But despite some evidence for theorists to bring to the table, Louis-Dreyfus says it’s about as interesting as The English Patient. Speaking with Rolling Stone, the actress said, “It was invented by the media. They thought it was clever. You don’t need me to prove it wrong, it was ridiculous! It made no sense. I was amazed that it had legs, because it was so moronic. I don’t know how else to say it!”
Here are the primary exhibits in the case...
The Seinfeld Curse refers to much of the core cast’s inability to maintain another sitcom in the years following Seinfeld going off the air. But despite some evidence for theorists to bring to the table, Louis-Dreyfus says it’s about as interesting as The English Patient. Speaking with Rolling Stone, the actress said, “It was invented by the media. They thought it was clever. You don’t need me to prove it wrong, it was ridiculous! It made no sense. I was amazed that it had legs, because it was so moronic. I don’t know how else to say it!”
Here are the primary exhibits in the case...
- 5/17/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Julia Louis-Dreyfus has some thoughts on the so-called Seinfeld curse, the idea that the cast of the hit sitcom was unable to find success after the show ended.
However, Louis-Dreyfus proved that there was no such curse starring on Emmy-winning shows like The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep.
“It was invented by the media,” Louis-Dreyfus told Rolling Stone in an interview. “They thought it was clever. You don’t need me to prove it wrong, it was ridiculous! It made no sense. I was amazed that it had legs, because it was so moronic. I don’t know how else to say it!”
The alleged curse was fueled by the short-lived projects of some of its cast members after Seinfeld ended its successful run on NBC after 9 seasons. Louis-Dreyfus went on to star in Watching Ellie for the peacock network in 2002. The first season of the single-camera comedy...
However, Louis-Dreyfus proved that there was no such curse starring on Emmy-winning shows like The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep.
“It was invented by the media,” Louis-Dreyfus told Rolling Stone in an interview. “They thought it was clever. You don’t need me to prove it wrong, it was ridiculous! It made no sense. I was amazed that it had legs, because it was so moronic. I don’t know how else to say it!”
The alleged curse was fueled by the short-lived projects of some of its cast members after Seinfeld ended its successful run on NBC after 9 seasons. Louis-Dreyfus went on to star in Watching Ellie for the peacock network in 2002. The first season of the single-camera comedy...
- 5/10/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Julia Louis-Dreyfus said in a recent interview with Rolling Stone that the media invented the “Seinfeld curse,” a term which was used to describe the alleged lack of success for “Seinfeld” stars Jerry Seinfeld, Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards and Jason Alexander following the end of the iconic NBC sitcom.
“I think any time a project ends, it’s gutting for me,” Louis-Dreyfus said. “And that’s true of movies and TV shows. There is a focus and a camaraderie that’s very much present when you’re working hard on a project that you believe in, and when the circus leaves town, it’s a huge transition. There’s a real feeling of sadness for me. ‘Where did all my buddies go?’ ‘Where are my friends?'”
When Rolling Stone brought up the curse, Louis-Dreyfus added: “It was invented by the media. They thought it was clever. You don’t need me to prove it wrong,...
“I think any time a project ends, it’s gutting for me,” Louis-Dreyfus said. “And that’s true of movies and TV shows. There is a focus and a camaraderie that’s very much present when you’re working hard on a project that you believe in, and when the circus leaves town, it’s a huge transition. There’s a real feeling of sadness for me. ‘Where did all my buddies go?’ ‘Where are my friends?'”
When Rolling Stone brought up the curse, Louis-Dreyfus added: “It was invented by the media. They thought it was clever. You don’t need me to prove it wrong,...
- 5/10/2023
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Ron Zimmerman, whose varied career included writing for Marvel comics, being a film and television producer, and doing stand-up comedy, died of cancer on July 28, according to reports and social media posts from friends.
He was known in film as a writer/producer on the Friday the 13th series, and for work on The One, a 2001 science fiction film starring Jet Li. His extensive TV credits include executive and consulting producing credits on Shake It Up, The Michael Richards Show, and Action, among others.
Zimmerman was also a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, with one hilarious appearance leading to a long gig writing for Marvel Comics. At Marvel, he wrote the series Spider-Man: Get Kraven, as well as the Ultimate Adventure series, and work on the Punisher, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man.
His most prominent Marvel work was on Rawhide Kid, part of Marvel’s mature readers Max line,...
He was known in film as a writer/producer on the Friday the 13th series, and for work on The One, a 2001 science fiction film starring Jet Li. His extensive TV credits include executive and consulting producing credits on Shake It Up, The Michael Richards Show, and Action, among others.
Zimmerman was also a regular guest on the Howard Stern Show, with one hilarious appearance leading to a long gig writing for Marvel Comics. At Marvel, he wrote the series Spider-Man: Get Kraven, as well as the Ultimate Adventure series, and work on the Punisher, Captain Marvel and Spider-Man.
His most prominent Marvel work was on Rawhide Kid, part of Marvel’s mature readers Max line,...
- 7/31/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Let’s take a moment to give Julia Louis-Dreyfus some much-deserved praise. As HBO’s “Veep” ends its run — and aims to add a coda to its already amazing haul over the years at the Emmys — the actress is poised to make history one more time this September.
All signs point to another win in the lead comedy actress category for Louis-Dreyfus, which would make her ninth as a performer overall. That would place her ahead of Cloris Leachman, with whom she’s currently tied, at eight each. Louis-Dreyfus already is in the books for winning the most acting Emmys in the same role and on the same series — six, for playing Selina Meyer on “Veep.”
That makes it all the more funny to think that once upon a time there was such a thing as a “‘Seinfeld’ curse.” In the years that followed the 1998 series finale of “Seinfeld,” the...
All signs point to another win in the lead comedy actress category for Louis-Dreyfus, which would make her ninth as a performer overall. That would place her ahead of Cloris Leachman, with whom she’s currently tied, at eight each. Louis-Dreyfus already is in the books for winning the most acting Emmys in the same role and on the same series — six, for playing Selina Meyer on “Veep.”
That makes it all the more funny to think that once upon a time there was such a thing as a “‘Seinfeld’ curse.” In the years that followed the 1998 series finale of “Seinfeld,” the...
- 8/12/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Kramer’s heading back to TV.
TV Land confirms to EW that Seinfeld star Michael Richards has been cast in the pilot of Giant Baby, a new sitcom starring Kirstie Alley. The pilot tapes next week. Richards hasn’t had a starring role on the small (or big) screen since 2000, when The Michael Richards Show came and went on NBC. (Blame that old Seinfeld curse, or the fact that the series wasn’t funny.) Of course, his career really hit a standstill in 2006, when a vulgar, belligerent clip of the comedian freely spouting the N-word at West Hollywood’s Laugh Factory hit TMZ.
TV Land confirms to EW that Seinfeld star Michael Richards has been cast in the pilot of Giant Baby, a new sitcom starring Kirstie Alley. The pilot tapes next week. Richards hasn’t had a starring role on the small (or big) screen since 2000, when The Michael Richards Show came and went on NBC. (Blame that old Seinfeld curse, or the fact that the series wasn’t funny.) Of course, his career really hit a standstill in 2006, when a vulgar, belligerent clip of the comedian freely spouting the N-word at West Hollywood’s Laugh Factory hit TMZ.
- 12/5/2012
- by Hillary Busis
- EW - Inside TV
Giddy up, "Seinfeld" fans! Michael Richards is set to co-star in the TV Land pilot "Giant Baby" with "Cheers" alums Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman, reports Deadline.com.
"Giant Baby" is about Madison "Maddie" Banks (Alley), a Broadway star whose life is turned upset down when her long-lost son, Arlo (Eric Petersen), shows up looking to reconnect after the death of his adopted mother. Richards plays Maddie's limo driver, and Perlman plays Maddie's assistant and best friend. Gilles Marini has been cast as a guest star/potential recurring role as Maddie's chef.
Richards starred as Kramer on "Seinfeld" for nine seasons, earning him three Emmys. And except for the short-lived "The Michael Richards Show" in 2000 and the "Seinfeld"-themed arc on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," he has steered clear of TV. "Giant Baby" would mark his first regular series role in more than a decade. ...
"Giant Baby" is about Madison "Maddie" Banks (Alley), a Broadway star whose life is turned upset down when her long-lost son, Arlo (Eric Petersen), shows up looking to reconnect after the death of his adopted mother. Richards plays Maddie's limo driver, and Perlman plays Maddie's assistant and best friend. Gilles Marini has been cast as a guest star/potential recurring role as Maddie's chef.
Richards starred as Kramer on "Seinfeld" for nine seasons, earning him three Emmys. And except for the short-lived "The Michael Richards Show" in 2000 and the "Seinfeld"-themed arc on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," he has steered clear of TV. "Giant Baby" would mark his first regular series role in more than a decade. ...
- 12/5/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Kirstie Alley, meet Kramer. "Seinfeld" alum Michael Richards has signed on for Kirstie Alley's upcoming TV Land comedy "Giant Baby," the network told TheWrap on Tuesday. Richards will play the limo driver of Alley's character, Broadway star Madison "Maddie" Banks. (Hopefully, his character handles a limo better than Kramer drove a fire truck.) This will mark Richards' first regular network TV gig since NBC's short-lived "The Michael Richards Show," which ran for a handful of episodes in 2000. Also read: "Cheers" Reunion, Anyone? Rhea Perlman Joins Kirstie Alley in TV Land's "Giant...
- 12/4/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Michael Richards is plotting his TV return.
The Seinfeld vet will co-star opposite Cheers alumnae Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman in the TV Land comedy pilot Giant Baby, our sister site Deadline reports.
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The potential sitcom stars Alley as Maddie Banks, a Broadway star who comes face-to-face with the son (Eric Petersen) she gave up for adoption 26 years ago. Richards will play her limo driver, while Perlman is her long-suffering assistant and best friend. Additionally, Gilles Marini (Switched at Birth, Dancing With the Stars) will guest in a...
The Seinfeld vet will co-star opposite Cheers alumnae Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman in the TV Land comedy pilot Giant Baby, our sister site Deadline reports.
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The potential sitcom stars Alley as Maddie Banks, a Broadway star who comes face-to-face with the son (Eric Petersen) she gave up for adoption 26 years ago. Richards will play her limo driver, while Perlman is her long-suffering assistant and best friend. Additionally, Gilles Marini (Switched at Birth, Dancing With the Stars) will guest in a...
- 12/4/2012
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Having demonstrated penitence through self-deprecating appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm and Jerry Seinfeld's Comedians In Cars Getting Coffee, Michael Richards is ready to enter a new phase of earning your forgiveness and/or pity by starring in a TV Land sitcom opposite Kirstie Alley. Richards—whose last regular series role was on 2000's The Michael Richards Show, and then you may have heard about this—has joined the network's pilot Giant Baby, which reunites Alley with her Cheers co-star Rhea Perlman as, respectively, a Broadway actress and her put-upon assistant, and features Richards as the limo driver ...
- 12/4/2012
- avclub.com
Seinfeld star Michael Richards is returning to television in his first regular series role after more than a decade.
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Richards is set to star in TV Land's Giant Baby, opposite Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman, Deadline reports. Richards will play a limo driver to Broadway star Madison Banks (played by Alley), whose life is upturned when her long-lost son looks to reconnect with her after the death of his adopted mother. Perlman will play Madison's assistant/best friend, while Sex and the City: The Movie star Gilles Marini is also set to guest star in the pilot episode and has the potential to play a recurring role.
Video: Larry David Dishes on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' 'Seinfeld' Reunion
Richards is best known for playing the eccentric Kramer on Seinfeld, a role for which he won three Emmys for. Since the beloved...
Video: Michael Richards to Guest Star in Jerry Seinfeld's 'Show About Nothing'
Richards is set to star in TV Land's Giant Baby, opposite Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman, Deadline reports. Richards will play a limo driver to Broadway star Madison Banks (played by Alley), whose life is upturned when her long-lost son looks to reconnect with her after the death of his adopted mother. Perlman will play Madison's assistant/best friend, while Sex and the City: The Movie star Gilles Marini is also set to guest star in the pilot episode and has the potential to play a recurring role.
Video: Larry David Dishes on 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' 'Seinfeld' Reunion
Richards is best known for playing the eccentric Kramer on Seinfeld, a role for which he won three Emmys for. Since the beloved...
- 12/4/2012
- Entertainment Tonight
Exclusive: In his first regular series role in more than a decade, Seinfeld alum Michael Richards is set to co-star opposite Cheers‘ Kirstie Alley and Rhea Perlman in the TV Land pilot Giant Baby. Also joining the pilot created by Marco Pennette is Gilles Marini as a guest star/potential recurring. Giant Baby revolves around Madison “Maddie” Banks (Alley), a Broadway star who finds her life turned upside down when Arlo (Eric Petersen), her long-lost son, turns up looking to connect after his adopted mother dies. Richards will play Maddie’s limo driver. Marini will play her chef. Perlman plays Maddie’s long-suffering assistant and best friend. The castings of Richards, Alley and Perlman are part of TV Land’s strategy to bring to its original shows some of the biggest sitcom stars of the past couple of decades. Richards is with Abrams Artists, Marini with Sdb Partners. Richards’ nine-season...
- 12/4/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
Julia Louis-Dreyfus: the most powerful woman in America?
The Emmy-winning "Seinfeld" and "New Adventures of Old Christine" star has just had her comedy pilot, "Veep," picked up for series by HBO, Deadline reports. Dreyfus stars as a former senator and newly elected Vice President who finds that the job isn't quite what she thought it would be when she first joined the campaign ticket.
The series, conceived by comedian Armando Ianucci, will feature "Arrested Development" star Tony Hale as her right hand man, and "My Girl" star Anna Chlumsky as her chief of staff. Deadline reports that Frank Rich, formerly of The New York Times and now with New York Magazine, will serve as one of the show's executive producers.
This continues Dreyfus' successful post-"Seinfeld" run ("Christine" was unexpectedly canceled in May by CBS), making her the show's only star to truly stay on air as a viable TV star.
The Emmy-winning "Seinfeld" and "New Adventures of Old Christine" star has just had her comedy pilot, "Veep," picked up for series by HBO, Deadline reports. Dreyfus stars as a former senator and newly elected Vice President who finds that the job isn't quite what she thought it would be when she first joined the campaign ticket.
The series, conceived by comedian Armando Ianucci, will feature "Arrested Development" star Tony Hale as her right hand man, and "My Girl" star Anna Chlumsky as her chief of staff. Deadline reports that Frank Rich, formerly of The New York Times and now with New York Magazine, will serve as one of the show's executive producers.
This continues Dreyfus' successful post-"Seinfeld" run ("Christine" was unexpectedly canceled in May by CBS), making her the show's only star to truly stay on air as a viable TV star.
- 4/17/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
Seinfeld sidekick Julia Louis-dreyfus is to be given her own TV sitcom. NBC has ordered 12 episodes of the show - provisionally titled 23:12 - on the back of a successful pilot. In the show, Louis-Dreyfus - who played Elaine on Seinfeld, which ran from 1990 to 1998 - will star as a Los Angeles nightclub singer. Created by Louis-Dreyfus' husband Brad Hall, it will also star British actor Darren Boyd. The actress will become the third Seinfeld star to tackle her own sitcom. Michael Richards, who played Kramer, failed to impress with his Michael Richards Show last year, while Jason Alexander, who portrayed George Costanza, is currently starring in the struggling Bob Patterson.
- 10/22/2001
- WENN
SEINFELD star Michael Richards says he wasn't sure if there was life after Kramer. After earning a reported $13 million in one season on the hit "show about nothing, " Richards took it easy. He travelled, restored his home, read classic books by authors like Herman Melville and did little acting, outside of a role in the TNT version of David Copperfield (2000) (TV) He reveals, "At first I didn't really want to work. There wasn't anything that was really exciting me. So I thought I was going to retire." Next month he returns in "The Michael Richards Show" (2000), playing a befuddled detective. Some of the mannerisms are the same, but Richards insists "I'm not the Kramer character."...
- 9/25/2000
- WENN
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