Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (43 page)

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41. 
"The Trip, Part 1" (8.12.92).
  Jerry is invited to appear on "The Tonight Show" so he and George fly to California to locate Kramer.  Besides bothering the chambermaid with directions on how to tuck bed covers, George irritates Corbin Bernsen and George Wendt in backstage conversations.  While living in California, Kramer pursues an acting career--auditioning for anything that is available--while unsuccessfully peddling a movie treatment, "The Keys."  Meanwhile, Los Angeles has a serial killer and Kramer becomes a suspect when a slain actress possesses a copy of his script.  The police begin interviewing witnesses to establish probable cause for arresting Kramer.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Peter Murnik (Lt. Martel), Elmarie Wendel (Helene), Debi A. Monahan (Chelsea), Ricky Dean Logan (The Freak), Vaughn Armstrong (Lt. Coleman), Keith Morrison (Newscaster), Winston J. Rocha (Security Agent), Manfred Melcher (Officer), Christopher Michael Moore (Studio Guard), Dyana Ortelli (Chambermaid), Michael Gerard (Receptionist), Corbin Bernsen (Himself), George Wendt (Himself)

Note:
Fred Savage has an uncredited cameo appearance, and is best known for starring in the hit series "The Wonder Years" (1988-93) and the NBC sitcom "Working" (1997-99).  Corbin Bernsen was a regular on "L.A. Law" (1986-94) and also appeared in the movies
Major League
(1989),
Major League 2
(1994) and
The Great White Hype
(1996).  George Wendt was a regular on "Cheers" (1982-93) and starred in the short-lived self-titled sitcom "The George Wendt Show" (1995), and his movie credits include
Dreamscape
(1984),
Fletch
(1985),
Gung Ho
(1985) and
Man of the House
(1995).

42. 
"The Trip, Part 2" (8.19.92).
  Upon realizing that Kramer is a serial killer suspect, Jerry and George contact the police to clear his name.  The police send a squad car, and while returning to headquarters, the officers arrest Tobias Nagy.  When the officers are dispatched to Kramer's apartment to effectuate an arrest, all three passengers escape.  Kramer is arrested as the smog strangler but released from custody when another killing occurs during his interrogation.  Kramer vows to remain in Los Angeles, but returns to New York a few days later.  In a gesture of kindness, Jerry willingly offers his spare keys to Kramer.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Peter Murnik (Lt. Martel), Elmarie Wendel (Helene), Marty Rackham (Officer #1), Peter Parros (Officer #2), Vaughn Armstrong (Lt. Coleman), Clint Howard (Tobias), Steve Greenstein (Man), Kerry Leigh Michaels (Woman), Keith Morrison (Newscaster), Peggy Lane O'Rourke (Reporter #1), Deck McKenzie (Reporter #2), Steve Dougherty (Prison Guard)

Note:
Clint Howard, Ron Howard's brother, played Mark in "Gentle Ben" (1967-69), and appeared in the movies
Cocoon
(1985),
Gung Ho
(1985) and
Far and Away
(1992).

43. 
"The Pitch" (9.16.92).
  Jerry is approached by NBC executives to create a situation comedy.  George collaborates on the concept, and develops a show about nothing.  When they pitch the idea, NBC executives are cautious, which infuriates George because he refuses to compromise his artistic integrity.  Fortunately, George begins dating an NBC executive, who assists in approving the pilot. 
Subplots:
Jerry inadvertently tells Joe Davola about Kramer's party, so the uninvited psychotic begins stalking Kramer.  Fortunately, Kramer acquires a motorcycle helmet that saves his life from a brutal Davola head kick.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Bob Balaban (Russell), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Kevin Page (Stu), Peter Crombie (Joe), Stephen McHattie (Psychiatrist), Peter Blood (Jay), Julie Blum (Receptionist), Steve Skrovan (Tommy), Ron Ross (Homeless Man)

Note:
Peter Crombie played a psychotic personality in the telefilms "The Trial of Bernard Goetz" (1988) and "House of Frankenstein" (1997), and appeared in the movie
Seven
(1995).

44. 
"The Ticket" (9.16.92) (9:30-10:00 pm).
  Newman tries to beat the rap on a speeding ticket by having Kramer testify in court.  They devise a story where Kramer was depressed over never becoming a banker, and Newman was speeding to save Kramer from committing suicide.  Newman is inevitably convicted when Kramer has a memory lapse precipitated by Davola's head kick in the prior episode. 
Subplot:
NBC arranges another meeting with Jerry and George to discuss the pilot.  On the way to the studio, Jerry discards his watch in a city trash bin, and Uncle Leo picks it up (alas the story line for the next two episodes).  When NBC offers $13,000 for the pilot, George is insulted because Ted Danson earns considerably more.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Bob Balaban (Russell), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Keven Page (Stu), Len Lesser (Uncle Leo), Steve Eastin (Cop #1), David Graf (Cop #2), Al Fann (Judge), Stephen McHattie (Psychiatrist), Peter Blood (Jay), Julie Blum (Receptionist)

45. 
"The Wallet" (9.23.92).
  Jerry's father has an appointment with a back specialist in New York, and accuses the physician of stealing his misplaced wallet.  During the visit Jerry's parents unexpectedly inquire about a discarded watch, so he attempts to conceal its whereabouts.  Unfortunately, Kramer causes conflict when he insists upon reclaiming the timepiece that is supposedly at the jeweler. 
Subplots:
NBC executives are still interested in a sitcom pilot but George declines the $13,000 offer to negotiate a higher amount.  Elaine returns from Italy but her romantic relationship with Dr. Reston is on the rocks.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Liz Sheridan (Helen), Barney Martin (Morty), Len Lesser (Uncle Leo), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Stephen McHattie (Dr. Reston), David Sage (Dr. Dembrow), Susan Ilene Johnson (Nurse), Denise Dowse (Receptionist), Brian Leckner (Attendant)

46. 
"The Watch" (9.30.92).
  In episode 44, Jerry discards a watch that was a birthday present from his parents.  While dining, a conversation revolves around Jerry's watch, which is supposedly being repaired; coincidentally, Uncle Leo found an identical watch in the garbage.  To avoid having his parents discover the truth, Jerry attempts to purchase the watch from Leo. 
Subplots:
Dr. Reston has a psychological hold over Elaine, so Kramer poses as her boyfriend; however, she rejects both men to begin dating crazy Joe Davola.  Meanwhile, George declines the $13,000 offer for the pilot, so NBC cancels the show.  When he pleads his case to the company president, the show is reinstated for $8,000.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Barney Martin (Morty), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Bob Balaban (Russell), Len Lesser (Uncle Leo), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Stephen McHattie (Dr. Reston), Peter Crombie (Joe), Jessica Lundy (Hostess), Christopher Carroll (Maitre D'), Lewis Dauber (Doorman), Mimi Craven (Cynthia)

Note:
Jessica Lundy costarred (with Cynthia Stevenson) in the briefly successful sitcom "Hope & Gloria" (1995-96) as Gloria Utz.

47. 
"The Bubble Boy" (10.7.92).
  Jerry is invited to spend the weekend at the Ross' cabin, but first visits a boy who lives in a bubble.  George drives the lead car but Jerry is unable to keep pace.  George and Susan visit the bubble boy, while Jerry and Elaine stop at a diner to ask for directions.  During a rousing game of Trivial Pursuit, George begins fighting with the bubble boy and inadvertently punctures the plastic bubble, sending the boy to the hospital. 
Subplot:
Kramer uses George's Cuban cigars to procure free rounds of golf, and while visiting the cabin, accidentally incinerates the cottage with a lit cigar.

Written By: Larry David & Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Jessica Lundy (Naomi), Brian Doyle-Murray (Mel), Carol Mansell (Mother), O-Lan Jones (Waitress), Jon Hayman (Donald), George Gerdes (Man #1), Tony Pappenfuss (Man #2)

Note:
Brian Doyle-Murray costarred on "Saturday Night Live" (1981-82) and played a mechanic on "The George Wendt Show" (1995).  On the silver screen, he appeared in
Caddyshack
(1980),
JFK
(1991),
Groundhog Day
(1993) and
Multiplicity
(1996). Jon Hayman is a "Seinfeld" writer.

48. 
"The Cheever Letters" (10.28.92).
  George meets Susan's father for the first time, and has the unenviable task of explaining how the cherished family cabin was incinerated.  Susan's father is visibly upset and inexplicably depressed.  The reason for his despair is contained within a metal box that preserved love letters written by John Cheever to her father. 
Subplots:
Jerry is asked to convince Elaine's assistant, Sandra, to return to Pendant.  They become affectionate, and while making out, she begins talking dirty.  Jerry tries to keep pace but Sandra is offended by one of his comments.  Meanwhile, Kramer contacts the Cuban embassy to obtain cigars, and uses his magical jacket as collateral.

Teleplay By: Larry David

Story By: Larry David and Elaine Pope & Tom Leopold

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Warren Frost (Mr. Ross), Grace Zabriskie (Mrs. Ross), Lisa Malkiewicz (Sandra), Miguel Perez (Luis), Vanessa Marquez (Receptionist), Timothy Omundson (Ricky), Patricia Lee Willson (Sara), David Blackwood (Doorman)

49. 
"The Opera" (11.4.92).
  Plans are made to attend the opera
I, Pagliacci
, and Elaine's new boyfriend is Joe Davola, who threatened to put the kibosh on Jerry for sabotaging an NBC deal.  Elaine discovers that Davola has been following her around the city and taking photographs.  When he accuses her of being unfaithful, she sprays Binaca in his eyes, and sprints out of the apartment.  Davola seeks revenge by dressing in a clown outfit to conceal his identity at the opera.  Meanwhile, George and Kramer attempt to scalp their extra opera tickets.  George profits $150, and Kramer sells his ticket to a man in a clown costume--Davola!

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Peter Crombie (Joe), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Ross Evans (Mr. Reichman), Hariet S. Miller (Mrs. Reichman), Bill Saluga (Usher), Tom Celli (Man #1), Jason Wingreen (Man #2), Glen Chin (Man #3)

50. 
"The Virgin" (11.11.92).
  Jerry has reservations about a serious romantic relationship with a virgin (Marla) because she continuously interrupts their passionate moments.  When Elaine brazenly discusses her diaphragm, Marla is embarrassed and leaves Jerry's apartment.  Elaine apologizes, and while crossing the street she injures a Chinese delivery man, Ping, who subsequently files a lawsuit. 
Subplot:
Jerry and George have a meeting with NBC executives, but they lack a definitive story line for the pilot.  NBC rejects most of the suggestions, but loves the idea of a judge ordering a man to become Jerry's butler.  When George kisses Susan during the meeting, she is fired and terminates their relationship.

Teleplay By: Peter Mehlman

Story By: Peter Mehlman and Peter Farrelly & Bob Farrelly

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Anne Twomey (Rita), Jane Leeves (Marla), Kevin Page (Stu), Ping Wu (Ping), Leah Lail (Stacy), Peter Blood (Jay), Derya Ruggles (Woman in Bar), Dayna Winston (Carol), Julie Blum (Receptionist)

Note:
Jane Leeves was a regular on "Frasier" (1993-2004) as Daphne Moon.

51. 
"The Contest" (11.18.92).
  George's mother catches him masturbating, so he vows complete abstinence.  The gang decides to hold a contest to see who can forego self-gratification the longest.  Naturally, each is tempted, but Kramer immediately falters after a voyeuristic encounter with a neighborhood nudist.  In addition, Jerry is sexually frustrated because virginal Marla perpetually thwarts his advances; Elaine has aerobics class with John F. Kennedy, Jr., who expresses interest in dating her; and George obsesses over the silhouette of a nurse giving another female patient a sponge bath.  Tensions flair and sexual frustration is rampant as the remaining contestants develop insomnia.