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ASHEVILLE CITIZEN-TIMES THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1998 D5 pi mum Episodes Continued from page D4 1 1 Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), right, listens to one of Jerry's many perplexing, yet often trivial, observations on life on "Seinfeld." March 13, 1997 Elaine goes with Blaine to see "The English Patient" and hates it. Friends turn on her. Jerry goes to Florida to help his parents move back to Del Boca Vista. Kramer asks Jerry to bring him back some Cubans, and Jerry is surprised when three Cuban men arrive to travel with Jerry back to New York. The Nap (Episode 144) April 10, 1997 Jerry hires a cabinet maker, Conrad, to remodel his kitchen cabinets.

George asks Conrad to remodel his desk so he can sleep under It. Kramer starts to swim In the East River. The Yada Yada (Episode 145) April 24, 1997 Jerry is offended when his dentist converts to Judaism so he can tell Jewish jokes. George's date constantly uses "yada, yada, yada In place of bad news. George and Elaine adopt this phrase for themselves.

The Millennium (Episode 146) May 1,1997 Jerry woos his girlfriend, Valerie, in order to get a higher speed-dial position on her phone. Jerry becomes No. 1 on Valerie's speed dial, bumping her stepmother and upsetting her. Kramer plans his New Year's Eve party for 1999 but learns Newman has already invited everyone. The Muffin Tops (Episode 147) May 8, 1997 Jerry shaves his chest to Impress his girlfriend, Alex.

Elaine tells Mr. Llpman that she likes the tops of muffins and wishes she could just buy the tops. Kramer feels cheated when J. Peterman's autobiography Is released because he sold his life stories to Peterman. Kramer starts the "Peterman Reality Tour." The Summer of George (Episode 148) May 15, 1997 Jerry Is surprised to learn that his new girlfriend, Lanette, Is living with another guy, Lyle.

George is fired from the Yankees and he receives a three-month severance paycheck. Kramer is a seat filler at the Tony Awards. Elaine criticizes her new co-worker, Sam, because she doesn't move her arms. SEASON 9 (Episodes 149-170) The Butter Shave (Episode 149) Sept. 25, 1997 Jerry performs at a comedy club ahead of Kenny Banla, who scores.

Jerry is convinced that Banla is benefitting from always being In a good time slot. Kramer begins shaving with butter because of the smooth shave and soon bakes himself in the sun. George gets a new job because his boss thinks that George Is handicapped. The Voice (Episode 150) Oct. 2, 1997 Jerry Imagines that his girlfriend Claire's belly button speaks to him while she is sleeping.

Kramer hires an NYU Intern, Glenn, to help him with his duties. George's new boss realizes he is not handicapped and offers George a termination settlement. Elaine says she will not get back together with David Puddy. The Serenity Now (Episode 151) Dec. 9,1997 Jerry's girlfriend thinks Jerry can never get mad and challenges him to show his emotions.

Jerry takes It too far and yells at her until she breaks up with him. The Blood (Episode 152) Oct. 16, 1997 Kramer decides to store his blood in case of an emergency. Jerry's parents think Jerry is gaining weight. George tries to combine having sex and eating and watching TV without getting caught.

The Junk Mall (Episode 153) Oct. 30, 1997 Jerry's friend Frankie arranges for Jerry to receive a free car for doing a show for the Saab dealer. George's parents are sick of George and are trying to ditch him for some romantic time alone. The Merv Griffin Show (Episode 154) Nov. 6, 1997 Kramer thinks he found Merv Griffin's old furniture in a dumpster and takes it home.

Jerry's girlfriend, Celia, has a collection of old classic toys. George accidentally hits and kills a pigeon while driving with his girlfriend, Miranda. The Sllcer (Episode 1 55) Nov. 13, 1997 Jerry makes fun of his date, Sara, and her profession as a dermatologist. Kramer buys a turbo meat slicer.

George recognizes himself in the background of his new boss' family photo and realizes that he tormented this family eight years ago. The Betrayal (Episode 156) Nov. 20,1997 Elaine gets invited to Sue Ellen Mlschke's wedding to Pinter In India and she goes with Jerry, George, and George's girlfriend just to spite Sue Ellen. The Apology (Episode 1 57) Dec. 11,1997 Jerry's girlfriend, Melissa, always likes to hang around the apartment naked.

Kramer realizes that he Is losing time taking 1-hour showers. George is waiting for an old friend to apologize for an incident that occurred years ago. The Strike (Episode 158) Dec. 18, 1997 Jerry meets a woman at a Hanukkah party and sets a date with her only to be greeted by a woman who looks like her evil twin. Elaine gives her fake phone number to a guy at the party.

After being on strike for 12 years, Kramer goes back to work. George gives out phony Human Foundation donation cards to all his co-workers at Kruger. The Dealership (Episode 159) Jan. 8, 1998 Jerry, George, and Kramer go to a Saab dealer to buy Jerry a new car. Jerry hopes to get an Insider deal because Elaine's boyfriend Puddy is the salesman.

Elaine breaks up with Puddy. The Reverse Peephole (Episode 160) Jan. 15, 1998 Jerry realizes the joys of not using a wallet and decides to carry a purse instead. Elaine Is appalled when she learns that Puddy has a fur coat. Kramer and Newman install reverse peepholes on their doors.

The Cartoon (Episode 161) Jan. 29,1998 Jerry's true feelings about Sally Weaver's acting abilities become known when Kramer spills the beans, and Sally skewers Jerry In her one-woman show. Kramer takes a vow of silence. Elaine tries her hand at Illustrating a cartoon for The New Yorker. George dates a woman who resembles Jerry.

The Strongbox (Episode 162) Feb. 5,1998 George's girlfriend refuses to agree to let him break up with her, so he tries to have an affair with a woman who won't sleep with him. Elaine Is attracted to a guy who is married and broke. Kramer gets a strongbox to protect his valuables. Jerry starts a feud with a neighbor.

The Wizard (Episode 163) Feb. 26, 1998 Jerry buys an electronic organizer for his father who uses it as a tip calculator. Kramer announces his retirement, moves next door to Helen and Morty at the condominium In Florida, and runs for board president. Elaine wonders about her new boyfriend's race. The Burning (Esplsode 164) March 19, 1998 George tries to learn the art of leaving with the audience wanting more; Jerry has a new girlfriend who has a secret in her past; Elaine discovers that Puddy is religious; and Kramer joins his actor friend Mickey in pretending to suffer from various diseases.

The Bookstore (Episode 165) April 9, 1998 When George hears that bookstores are a hot place to meet women, he decides to try. Jerry spots Uncle Leo shoplifting books. Elaine attends the annual J. Peterman party and humiliates herself again. The Frogger (Episode 166) April 23, 1998 Elaine eats a slice of cake that Peterman bought at auction for $29,000.

Kramer helps George get an arcade game from a closing restaurant. Jerry is annoyed that a date finishes his sentences for him. The Maid (Episode 167) April 30, 1998 Jerry becomes involved with his cleaning woman. Soon, she stops cleaning but still wants to be paid. The Puerto Rlcan Day (Episode 168) May 7, 1998 Jerry, Elaine, George and Kramer are stuck in a traffic jam during the parade in Manhattan.

Jerry infuriates another driver. Clip Show and The Finale (Episodes 169 and 170) May 14, 1998 Clips of classic scenes of the show, and the final episode. Yada, yada, yada. Junior Mint. Also, catch phrases.

The Beard (Episode 96) Feb. 9, 1995 Jerry starts dating Sgt. Cathy Tlemey, who wants to give Jerry a polygraph test because he won't admit he watches "Melrose Place." George decides he wants to wear a toupee. Kramer sets George up with an old girlfriend, Denlse, who lost her hair. The Kiss Hello (Episode 97) Feb.

16, 1995 Jerry runs into Elaine and her physical therapist, Wendy, who he is obliged to kiss hello. Jerry decides to stop "hello" kissing. Kramer hangs photos of all the tenants in his building in the lobby so people will feel sociable. The Doorman (Episode 98) Feb. 23, 1995 Jerry picks up Elaine while she is house-sitting for Mr.

Pitt and has a run-In with the doorman, who thinks that Jerry is belittling his job. George's father, Frank, moves in with George while he and Estelle work things out. George and Kramer notice that Frank has large breasts for a man. The Jimmy (Episode 99) March 16, 1995 Jerry, George and Kramer meet Jimmy at the gym, and learn he can jump high because of his special shoes. Elaine gets excited when she thinks Jimmy is another guy she has a crush on.

George is accused of stealing Yankees equipment. Kramer Is mlsidentified as a mentally challenged person. The Doodle (Episode 100) April 5, 1995 Jerry and his date, Shelly, double date with George and Paula. Jerry Is disgusted when he realizes that he was eating pecans that Shelly had sucked on, and George finds an ugly doodle of himself that Paula drew. The Fusllll Jerry (Episode 101) April 27, 1995 Elaine's new boyfriend, David Puddy, also happens to be Jerry's mechanic.

Kramer receives someone else's' license plates in a mixup at the DMV. Kramer makes a statue of Jerry out of fusllll pasta and begins a ravioli George. The Diplomat (Episode 102) May 4,1995 Jerry plans to rendezvous with a supermodel In the Diplomat's Club at the airport when he returns from a gig. Elaine plans to quit her job with Mr. Pitt but changes her mind when Mr.

Pitt decides to include her in his will. The Face Painter (Episode 103) May 11, 1995 Jerry and Elaine get great tickets for the Rangers-Devils playoff game from Alex Berg, and bring Kramer and Elaine's boyfriend, Puddy, who embarrasses everyone by painting his face like a devil. The Understudy (Episode 104) May 18, 1995 Jerry's date, Gennice, is Bette Midler's understudy for "Rochelle, Rochelle, the Musical." Jerry and George play Softball against "Rochelle, Rochelle," and George slides In to Midler at home plate sidelining her on opening night. Elaine gets a job writing clothing descriptions for somebody named J. Peterman.

SEASON 7 (Episodes 105-126) The Engangement (Episode 105) Sept. 21, 1995 George and Jerry decide to learn to commit to a relationship. George calls Susan and proposes marriage and she accepts. Jerry backs out on this agreement and George quickly discovers how his bachelor life is drastically changing. The Postponement (Episode 106) Sept.

28,1995 After George becomes engaged to Susan, he fears the December wedding date. Twice George tries to postpone the date and Susan caves in. The Maestro (Episode 107) Oct. 5, 1995 Elaine dates Kramer's friend, Bob, who conducts for the Policeman's Benevolent Association. The Maestro claims that he rents a house in Tuscany and there are no other houses for rent.

Kramer hires an attorney to represent him in his coffee-bum case. The Wink (Episode 108) Oct. 12, 1995 Jerry squirts grapefruit pulp in George's eyes and it makes him wink all the time. His boss misreads George's wink and thinks he knows more about Morgan's tardiness than he's letting on. The Hot Tub (Episode 109) Oct.

19, 1995 Kramer buys his friend's hot tub. Elaine's friend stays with her while he is in town for the New York Marathon. George appears busy in his newly promoted position by acting annoyed and frustrated. The Soup Nazi (Episode 110) Nov. 2, 1995 Jerry warns the gang about the Soup Nazi.

If you order incorrectly, he banishes you. Elaine can't move her new armoire into her apartment, so she asks Kramer to guard it. Two robbers steal Elaine's armoire. The Secret Code (Episode 111) Nov. 9,1995 George refuses to tell anyone his ATM code.

Jerry is hired to do some TV spots for Leapin' Larry's Appliance Warehouse. Elaine is offended by a friend, Fred, who doesn't remember meeting her at a party. Kramer buys a police scanner and is determined to help the fire and police department take short cuts. The Pool Guy (Episode 112) Nov. 15, 1995 Jerry runs into the pool guy from his new health club, Ramon, at the movies and Ramon won't leave him alone.

Jerry tells Ramon that they are not friends and Ramon is offended. The Sponge (Episode 113) Dec. 7,1995 Elaine panics after learning that the Today Sponge is discontinued. She buys the last case. Jerry starts dating Lena, who is walking in the AIDS walk-a-thon.

Kramer walks In the AIDS walk-a-thon but refuses to wear the red ribbon. George learns that Susan also uses the Today Sponge, and pleads with Elaine to spare one. The Gum (Episode 114) Dec. 14, 1995 Kramer remodels the Alex Theater with the help of Lloyd Braun, who screwed up the -'-X she starts to dance, her staff loses complete respect for her. George meets Elaine's employee, Anna.

Elaine thinks George Is the cause of her staff's losing respect and tells Anna that George is a bad seed. Jerry, Kramer and his friend see "Death Blow" and the friend films the movie with a camcorder. The Package (Episode 131) Oct. 17, 1996 Elaine goes to the doctor and her chart indicates that she Is difficult. Kramer tries to cash in on mall Insurance for Jerry.

The postman runs Into Uncle Leo and he signs for Jerry's package. The Fatigues (Episode 132) Oct. 31, 1996 Elaine promotes her mallroom employee, Eddie Sherman, to copywriter at J. Peterman. Eddie dresses In fatigues everyday and writes about death and doom.

George must give a speech on risk management to the company. The Checks (Episode 133) Nov. 7, 1996 Jerry cramps his hand signing hundreds of royalty checks for a one-second clip of him in the opening credits of a comedy show. George gets his carpets cleaned by known religious cult recruiters, Sunshine Carpet Cleaners. George and Kramer try to sell Jerry's pilot to Japanese television.

The Chicken Roaster (Episode 134) Nov. 14, 1996 Jerry runs into an old classmate, Seth, and convinces him to skip a meeting and catch up over lunch. Seth gets fired and gets a job at Kenny Rogers Roasters. Kramer cannot sleep because the new red Kenny Rogers Roasters sign shines into his window. Elaine is caught charging personal items to the Peterman account.

The Abstinence (Episode 135) Nov. 21,1996 Elaine and George discover abstinence can have different side effects. Kramer and Jerry get Into It when Jerry gets bumped from Career Day at his old junior high. The Andrea Dorla (Episode 136) Dec. 19,1996 Clarence Eldridge is receiving sympathy because he is a survivor of the ship until George begins to tell about Susan's tragic death.

Jerry helps Newman deliver eight bags of mail in order for Newman to get transferred to Hawaii. The Little Jerry (Episode 137) Jan. 9,1997 Kramer buys a chicken (which is Wayne Knight co-stars as Jerry's nemesis, Newman. actually a rooster) in order to have fresh eggs and names him "little Jerry Seinfeld." Jerry bounces a check at the Bodega and the owner hangs it in the window. The owner agrees to remove the check if Kramer allows the rooster to be in a cockfight.

The Money (Episode 138) Jan. 16, 1997 Helen and Morty Seinfeld visit Jerry and tell him they sold the Cadillac to Jack Klompus because they think Jerry needs money after he bounced a check. Jerry secretly flies to Florida to buy back the Cadillac. The Comeback (Episode 139) Jan. 30, 1997 Jerry buys a tennis racquet recommended from the pro-shop guy only to discover that the guy is a terrible tennis player.

George stuffs his face with shrimp during a meeting. The Van Buren Boys (Episode 140) Feb. 6, 1997 Jerry is dating the perfect girl, Ellen, who is beautiful, smart and funny but no one likes her. Jerry flies his parents in to meet Ellen. George interviews candidates for the first Susan Ross scholarship.

J. Peterman assigns Elaine to write his autobiography; they agree to buy Kramer's life stories from him. The Susie (Episode 141) Feb. 13, 1997 A nice older co-worker, Peggy, thinks Elaine's name is Susie, and Elaine does not correct her. Elaine pretends that Susie committed suicide.

Jerry and Kramer run into Mike Moffet, who has started a bookie business. Mike accidentally gets pushed into Jerry's trunk, leading him to believe Jerry will kill him. The Pothole (Episode 142) Feb. 20, 1997 Jerry accidentally drops his girlfriend, Jenna's, toothbrush into the toilet and she unknowingly uses it. Jerry refuses to kiss her.

George loses his keys in a pothole. Kramer adopts a highway and decides to widen the lanes. Elaine temporarily sets up house in a janitor closet across the street. The English Patient (Episode 143) It, a I I v. If 'if assigned to editor Toby, who gets under Elaine's skin.

Kramer invites her to see Jerry's comedy act and Toby heckles him. Jerry heckles Toby at her office. She runs out and her toe Is severed by a cart. Kramer finds the toe. The Hamptons (Episode 81) May 12, 1994 Jerry, George, Elaine and Kramer go to the Hamptons to visit their friends and their new baby.

George brings Jane. When George leaves to get some tomatoes, Jane decides to sunbathe topless In front of Jerry, Kramer and Elaine. The Opposite (Episode 82) May 19, 1994 George discovers that he should do everything the opposite of his Instincts. He starts dating a beautiful woman, gets a job with the Yankees and moves out of his parents' house. Elaine loses her boyfriend and possibly her job.

SEASON 6 (Episodes 83-104) The Chaperons (Episode 83) Sept. 22, 1994 Jerry takes Miss Rhode Island on a date and asks Kramer to be their chaperone. Kramer offers her advice for the upcoming Miss America Pageant and becomes her personal consultant. Unemployed Elaine Interviews for a position at Doubleday that Jackie 0. once held.

A companion of Jackie O's offers Elaine a job as his personal assistant. George suggests cotton uniforms to the Yankees. The Big Salad (Episode 84) Sept. 29, 1994 Elaine asks George If he will pick up a big salad for her when he goes to lunch with Julie. Julie hands the big salad to Elaine and Elaine thanks her.

George becomes obsessed with the idea that Julie took credit for the salad. Jerry has difficulty dating Margaret when he discovers she dated Newman. The Pledge Drive (Episode 85) Oct. 8, 1994 Jerry agrees to host a pledge drive on PBS and gets Kramer a volunteer job answering the phones. The Chinese Woman (Episode 86) Oct.

13, 1994 George's phone lines are crossed with Donna Chang's. When Jerry thinks he Is speaking to a Chinese woman he asks her for a date. Jerry discovers she Is actually from Long Island and had her name shortened from Changstein. The Couch (Episode 87) Oct. 27, 1994 Jerry's new couch is delivered and Elaine falls for the delivery man.

Kramer decides to go into a Make Your Own Pizza restaurant with Popple (of Popple's Restaurant) and convinces Jerry and Elaine to try Poppie's "succulent duck." The Gymnast (Episode 88) Nov. 3,1994 Jerry is dating a 1984 Romanian Olympic gymnast. George's girlfriend's mother is Impressed with him until she catches him eating a danlsh out of the garbage and cleaning a stranger's windshield on the street. Jerry learns that George takes off his shirt everytime he uses the bathroom. The Soup (Episode 89) Nov.

10, 1994 Jerry regrets accepting a designer suit from an obnoxious comedian when he's suckered into treating the comic to dinner. Meanwhile, George goes in search of a new diner after he bungles a date with a waitress who works at his usual hangout. The Mom Pop Store (Episode 90) Nov. 17, 1994 Kramer tries to help a local mom and pop shoe repair store from going out of business by bringing all of Jerry's shoes for repair, leaving him only a pair of cowboy boots. George tries to confirm that the car he bought was once owned by Jon Voight, who is a guest.

The Secretary (Episode 91) Dec. 8, 1994 Jerry suspects that his dry cleaner is wearing his clothes. George hires his new secretary, Ada, based on her efficiency but quickly finds her efficiency a turn-on. Elaine tries to return a dress she bought at Barney's because it misrepresented her in their "skinny mirrors." Kramer meets Uma Thurman. The Race (Episode 92) Dec.

15, 1994 Jerry's girlfriend, Lois, works for Jerry's high-school classmate, Duncan. Duncan suspects Jerry cheated to win a big track race In high school. Jerry agrees to race again. Elaine learns that her boyfriend Ned is a communist. Steinbrenner believes that George is a communist, and decides to use George to recruit baseball players from Cuba.

The Switch (Episode 93) Jan. 5, 1995 Jerry's girlfriend, Sandi, never laughs at his jokes but her roommate, Laura, finds him quite funny. Jerry and George make plans for Jerry to switch and date Sandi's roommate. George suspects that the model, Nina, he is dating is bulimic. Kramer is reunited with his mother, Babs.

We learn Kramer's first name (Cosmo). The Label Maker (Episode 94) Jan. 19, 1995 Jerry gives two Super Bowl tickets to Tim Whatley because he is in a wedding on Super Bowl Sunday. Tim asks Newman to go, but then takes the ticket back to ask Elaine. George is excited to see his girlfriend Bonnie's apartment but becomes disappointed when he meets her roommate, Scott, who looks just like him.

Kramer and Newman become obsessed with playing Risk. The Scoftlaw (Episode 95) Jan. 26, 1995 George realizes that their friend Gary lied and told everyone he had cancer. Gary offers George a prime parking space. George tells Jerry the secret.

Kramer helps police search for the man who has escaped paying parking tickets for 1 6 years Newman. Seinfelds' Highlights of a Hundred Feb. 2,1995 Spotlighting some of the series's funniest moments, Seinfeld introduces clips from such episodes as The Contest, The Fix-Up, The Boyfriend, The Pen, The Opposite and The Seinfeld Continued from page Dl family," McLaughlin said. "There's something kind of touching about that loyalty over time. Just like you have to put up with crazy Uncle George in your real family." When the show first went on the air, NBC didn't have a whole lot of hope for it.

Some executives thought it was too New York, too neurotic, too Jewish to have wide appeal, according to David Wild, a senior editor at Rolling Stone magazine and author of "Seinfeld: The Totally Unauthorized Tribute (Not That There's Anything Wrong With That)." "But it tapped into many Moolah, moolah, moolah When "Seinfeld" ends its run on May 14, it'll leave a large hole in NBC's schedule and pocketbook. Dinklns campaign. George thinks that the cashier at Monks is short-changing him. Jerry becomes obsessed with Braun's Chinese gum and Is determined to get it. The Rye (Episode 115) Jan.

4,1996 George's parents meet Susan's parents and bring marble rye bread for the dinner. Her parents never offer the bread, which offends the Costanzas, so Frank Costanza sneaks the bread out of the house. The Caddy (Episode 116) Jan. 25, 1996 George's car sits in the lot as he waits for the auto-club locksmith to get his keys out for free. Steinbrenner notices the car and believes George Is working hard.

The Seven (Episode 117) Feb. 1,1996 George wants to name a baby Seven Mickey Mantle's number. Susan tells her pregnant cousin the name. Jerry starts dating Christie, who always wears the same outfit. The Cadillac (Episode 118) Feb.

8,1996 Jerry buys his dad a new Cadillac. Because of the new car, the condominium association believes Morty Is stealing funds, and they try to Impeach him as president. Kramer Is caught getting free TV cable. The Shower Head (Esplsode 119) Feb. 15, 1996 A new low-flow shower head is Installed, giving Jerry, Kramer and Newman flat hair.

Helen and Morty Seinfeld are staying with Uncle Leo, who stays with his girlfriend in order to give the Seinfelds room. On "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," Jerry Insults Uncle Leo. The Doll (Episode 120) Feb. 22,1996 Susan's former college roommate wants to be Jerry's new best friend and Interferes with his life. Meanwhile, when Susan displays her doll collection in their apartment, George finds that one doll bears a resemblance to his mother.

The Friars Club (Episode 121) March 7,1996 George and Susan's wedding Is pushed to June. Jerry is Interested in joining the Friars Club, but he loses the Friars blazer that was on loan to him. J. Peterman gives Elaine extra work because coworker Bob does not understand the assignments. Elaine Is convinced Bob wears a fake hearing aid.

The Wlgmaster (Episode 122) April 4, 1996 Elaine starts dating Craig, and he offers to buy her a dress with his discount. Susan's friend from "Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoar" is staying with George and her. Kramer borrows the "Dreamcoat" coat and Is arrested. The Calzone (Episode 123) April 25,1996 Jerry starts dating Nicki, who always gets her way. George offers Steinbrenner a bite of his calzone, and Steinbrenner eats calzones every day.

Kramer only wears warm clothes and is forced to put his clothes in Jerry's oven. The Bottle Deposit (Episode 124) May 2, 1996 J. Peterman sends Elaine to an auction to buy JFK's golf clubs, which she does and leaves in Jerry's car. Jerry takes his car to a mechanic, who takes the car away from him. Newman and Kramer decide to go to Michigan in Newman's mail truck to cash in bottles for the larger deposit.

The Wait Out (Episode 125) May 9, 1996 Jerry and Elaine have been waiting out the marriage of their friends, Beth and David, in order to move in on them. The Invitations (Episode 1 26) May 16, 1996 George gets cold feet about marrying Susan as they select their wedding invitations. Jerry meets the girl of his dreams, and they get engaged. Susan dies after licking invitation envelopes. SEASON 8 (Episodes 127-148) The Foundation (Episode 127) Sept.

19, 1996 At Susan's grave, Jerry makes a comment inspiring her parents to start a foundation in her name. George is named to the trustee board. Elaine is left In charge of the J. Peterman catalog. The Soul Mate (Episode 128) Sept.

26,1996 Kramer falls In love with a girl, Pam, who Jerry Is currently dating. Kramer turns to Newman for advice. George believes that Wyck, the chairman of the foundation, thinks George killed Susan. The Bizarro Jerry (Episode 129) Oct. 3, 1996 Elaine breaks up with Kevin but he still wants to be friends.

George leads Kramer to the best bathroom in town. The Little Kicks (Episode 130) Oct. 10, 1996 Elaine throws a party at J. Peterman. When smart people who then pander to what they think we want," Wild said.

"(Actor) Michael J. Fox in my book said sitcom writers are very funny late at night when they try to amuse each other, but when they get to the office the next morning, they water it down to make it more palatable to (the public). "Writers on Seinfeld changed that. They actually put that in the show, the late-night stuff." "It's just nonsense," Robinson said. "The program doesn't have a point in and of itself.

They just carry on with goofy stuff. We just get a big kick out of it." The ironic, cynical, self-described "show about nothing" -the little things that drive us crazy is, then, actually a show about everything. "The irony is, that's what life is," Sawhney said. the Production value "Seinfeld" is the most expensive sitcom to produce in TV history: Cost per episode $3 million to (this season) $3.5 million Jerry Seinfeld's salary per episode $1 million Share of NBC's profits 20 Estimated earnings for NBC (1997) $200 million Estimated revenue from second-round of syndication $1.1 billion The Ratings Game How "Seinfeld" became TV's No. 1 Ad revenue Avg.

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Elaine includes the latest dance craze in her performance. The audience is in an uproar over her "talent," thinking the awkward movements are a put-on. Totally embarrassed, her current boyfriend slips out the back door never to be seen again. Kramer does magic in his routine, flubbing each and every trick in true "Kramer-esque" style. The audience loves his mangled magic, assuming it's all part of the act.

Newman knocks them dead with his "harried postal worker" routine and hogs the limelight. Jerry's parents insist the club needs a bagelcheesecake bar to give the joint some class. The Soup Nazi makes an impromptu appearance and insults everyone! "Yada, Yada, Yada." Began as pilot called "Seinfeld Chronicles' Six episodes broadcast Pilot A. 1 SOURCES: Nielsen, Ad Age, NBC; research by special local guest is a mailman who saved a great deal of mail from the big post office flood of 1998. "Of course the mail was in his mini-warehouse," Brookshire concludes.

In her submission, Lois Ghrist of Hendersonville gives everyone the chance to embarrass himself (and herself this time). Wouldn't it be nice, she has Jerry musing, if he started a little club for up-and-coming performers to practice their stuff? The idea appeals to his friends, who find and refurbish such a place. Opening night Jerry warms up the crowd. But the novice performers are really, really bad. George, Elaine, Kramer and Newman think they can do better.

George belts out a few songs while his parents squabble about the club's seating arrangements well Gets slot nights; cult truths," he said. "Many of us have a Kramer in our lives who's a little off, we're not sure how he makes a living. We also know someone like Elaine, a past girlfriend that's still hanging around. But the obvious explanation (for its popularity) is, it's good. It filled our sometimes empty lives.

To me it was the most dependable pick-me-up, ironic for a show in which the people were so poorly adjusted." That's probably because the writing was so good, Wild said. Seinfeld and co-creatorwriter Larry David decided before the show began in 1990 (there was a pilot in 1989) they wouldn't do "the usual sitcom cliches," Wild said. They were going to write only the things that they themselves thought were funny. "My belief is that sitcoms in general are written by very Endings Continued from page Dl way and ends up a stowaway in the space shuttle. Elaine gives up on men and decides to serve her country, "or more specifically, women." She joins Peace Corps to work in a convent that ministers to a strange tribe of Amazonians who, "to perpetuate their tribe," occasionally kidnap men from a neighboring tribe.

Elaine is last seen trying to help the tribe catch "a particularly wiley neighbor." Jerry, lonely and available because George, Kramer and Elaine have departed, gets tapped to replace a big-name late-night show host after the host is stomped by an elephant. On Jerry's debut night the.