Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (46 page)

Characters: Lisa Edelstein (Karen), Jennifer Coolidge (Jodi), Anthony Cistaro (Joel), John Glen Bishop (Ticket Man), Hiram Kasten (Michael), Lisa Pescia (Lisa)

Note:
Anthony Cistaro played the role of a bartender, Henri, on "Cheers" (1990-92).

74. 
"The Cigar Store Indian" (12.9.93).
  Jerry purchases a cigar store Indian for Elaine, but her Native American friend, Winona, finds it offensive.  Jerry escalates the predicament when he consciously characterizes every conversation using politically correct terms.  Elaine gives the Indian to Kramer, who sells it to Elaine's boss. 
Subplots:
George has a coffee table refinished at a local antique store, and after becoming intimate with the owner's daughter, he is grounded by his parents.  Elaine borrows Frank Costanza's
TV Guide
, which provides for interesting entertainment on the subway.  Kramer finagles a publication contract for his latest manuscript--a coffee table book about coffee tables.

Written By: Tom Gammill & Max Pross

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Estelle Harris (Estelle), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Richard Fancy (Mr. Lippman), Kimberly Norris (Winona), Sam Lloyd (Ricky), Carissa Channing (Sylvia), Ralph Manza (Gepetto), Al Roker (Himself), Veralyn Jones (Renee), Lisa Pescia (Joanne), Benjamin Lum (Mailman), Irvin Mosley, Jr. (Spike)

Note:
Al Roker is the jovial weatherman on the morning television series "Today."

75. 
"The Conversion" (12.16.93).
  George finds the perfect woman but she discontinues the relationship because of their religious differences.  He decides to convert to Latvian Orthodox, studies a few books, and then cheats on the test.  Despite acing the exam, his girlfriend is not ready for commitment and moves to Latvia.  Meanwhile, Kramer's animal magnetism allures Sister Roberta into abandoning her religious calling, so he takes drastic measures to break the spell. 
Subplots:
Jerry considers dating a neighbor but harbors reservations after finding fungicide in her medicine cabinet.  Elaine dates a podiatrist but their relationship falters when he discovers fungicide in her medicine cabinet.

Written By: Bruce Kirschbaum

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Kay E. Kuter (Older Priest), Molly Hagan (Sister Roberta), Tom Verica (Doctor), Kimberly Campbell (Tawni), Jana Marie Hupp (Sasha), Bill Rose (Younger Priest), Randy Brenner (Waiter), Darlene Kardon (Mrs. Lupchek), Karen Rizzo (Woman Hailing Cab)

76. 
"The Stall" (1.6.94).
  While sitting in a bathroom stall, Elaine realizes that she lacks adequate toilet paper, and the person in the adjoining stall, Jerry's girlfriend, Jane, does not have a square to spare.  Thereafter, Jerry attempts to conceal Jane's voice but Elaine eventually discovers her identity and exacts similar vengeance. 
Subplots:
Elaine dates a male bimbo, Tony, and promptly ends the relationship after a rock climbing accident disfigures his face.  George befriends Tony, but their friendship fades when George causes the accident.  Kramer is addicted to phone sex, and his favorite intimate partner happens to be Jerry's girlfriend.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Jami Gertz (Jane), Dan Cortese (Tony)

Note:
Jami Gertz played Muffy on "Square Pegs" (1982-83), and appeared in the movies
Sixteen Candles
(1984),
Don't Tell Her It's Me
(1990), and
Twister
(1996).  Dan Cortese was a regular on "Veronica's Closet" (1997-2000) as Perry Rollins, and had recurring roles in “Melrose Place,” “The Single Guy,” and “What I Like About You.”  He starred in the unsuccessful series “Rock Me, Baby” (2003-04).

77. 
"The Dinner Party" (2.3.94).
  The gang is invited to a dinner party so they contemplate bringing complementary food and beverages.  Jerry and Elaine visit the bakery to buy a chocolate bab-kuh and experience numerous delays.  They eventually settle for a cinnamon bab-kuh, Jerry vomits for the first time since 1980, and Elaine has her foot crushed by a man's cane.  Meanwhile, George and Kramer venture to a liquor store to buy wine, but detour to a newsstand to cash a $100 bill.  As they prepare to leave, their car is pinned in a stall by a double-parked vehicle, so they are forced to wait inside the liquor store until the owner returns.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Fred Pinkard (Newsstand Guy), Frank Novak (Clerk), Mark Holton (David), Suzy Soro (Barbara), Kathryn Kates (Counterwoman), S. Marc Jordan (Man in Bakery), Langdon Bensing (Man on Street), Sayed Badreya (Foreign Man), Amjad J. Qaisen (Hussein), Roger Eschbacher (Man with Cane)

78. 
"The Marine Biologist" (2.10.94).
  When Jerry tells an old college friend that George is a marine biologist, she becomes interested in dating him.  Inevitably, a marine biologist is needed to save a beached whale, so George reluctantly enters the ocean to save the mammal, and heroically removes a golf ball from the blowhole. 
Subplots:
Elaine edits the manuscript of a famous Russian writer, who tosses her electronic organizer and tape recorder out the window, which causes head injuries to an innocent bystander.  Meanwhile, Kramer hits golf balls into the ocean and regales at a hole-in-one that spirals into a whale's blowhole.

Written By: Ron Hauge & Charlie Rubin

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Carol Kane (Corinne), Richard Fancy (Lippman), George Murdock (Testikov), Rosalind Allen (Diane), David Blackwood (Hotel Clerk), Heather Morgan (Woman on Beach)

Note:
Carol Kane was an award-winning recurring regular on "Taxi" (as Simka Gravas, Latka's girlfriend), and also appeared in the movies
Dog Day Afternoon
(1975),
Jumpin' Jack Flash
(1986),
Scrooged
(1988) and
Addams Family Values
(1993).

79. 
"The Pie" (2.17.94).
  The episodic theme involves three pies--apple, chocolate cream and pizza.  Jerry is vexed when his date, Audrey, refuses to taste Monk's apple pie, and he subsequently precipitates a breakup by refusing to taste her father's pizza pie.  George prepares for an unadvertised sale by hiding a business suit from another interested purchaser, who exacts revenge with a tainted chocolate cream pie. 
Subplots:
Elaine steals a department store mannequin that resembles her appearance, and tries to locate the manufacturer.  Kramer dates a waitress with exceptionally long fingernails but a fading back itch compels him to begin dating a mannequin.

Written By: Tom Gammill & Max Pross

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Suzanne Snyder (Audrey), Christine Dunford (Saleswoman), Reni Santoni (Poppie), Lane Davies (MacKenzie), Mark Beltzman (Bob), Sunday Theodore (Olive), Sam Lloyd (Ricky), Paul Mantee (Health Inspector), Patricia Belcher (Woman #1), Pamela Mant (Woman #2), Bernard Hocke (Guy in Diner), Eamonn Roche (Waiter), Robert Kino (Ricky's Boss), Tony Edwards (Businessman)

Note:
Reni Santoni is an established actor with credits as noteworthy as
Dirty Harry
(1971),
Cobra
(1986) and
Private Parts
(1996).

80. 
"The Stand-In" (2.24.94).
  Kramer's friend, Mickey, is an actor stand-in for an 8-year-old boy on "All My Children."  When the kid begins growing at an alarming rate, Mickey begins wearing lifts to retain his employment.  When the other actors discover the deceit, Mickey is ostracized by his peers. 
Subplots:
George endures the torturous relationship with Daphne after a friend, Packiderm, intimates that George is afraid of commitment.  Despite all efforts to preserve the bond, Daphne terminates the liaison to date Packiderm.  Meanwhile, Jerry tries to entertain a friend in the hospital and literally kills him with laughter.

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Danny Woodburn (Mickey), Mark Tymchyshyn (Phil), Karla Tamburrelli (Daphne), Debbie Lee Carrington (Tammy), W. Earl Brown (Al), Michael Rivkin (Fulton), Joe Gieb (Johnny), Layne Beamer (Father), Thomas Dekker (Son), Jerome Betler (Director)

Note:
Danny Woodburn credits “Seinfeld” for boosting his career, which generated a regular role as the humorous sidekick, Otli the Dwarf, on the television series "Conan" (1997-98).

81. 
"The Wife" (3.17.94).
  Upon finding a locket that belongs to the local dry cleaner, Jerry and his family receive a 25% discount at the store.  Jerry's girlfriend wants the discount so she pretends to be his wife.  At first they enjoy playing spouse, but their relationship slowly deteriorates into endless bickering and Jerry finds a new "wife." 
Subplots:
George is busted for urinating in the shower, and fears expulsion from the health club.  Elaine receives an open-mouthed kiss from an acquaintance, who witnessed George's dirty deed, but she does not want to get involved in the dispute.  Kramer uses a tanning bed to impress the parents of his African-American girlfriend.

Written By: Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Courteney Cox (Meryl), Barney Martin (Morty), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Scott LaRose (Greg), Len Lesser (Uncle Leo), Joseph Ragno (Marty), Rebecca Glenn (Paula), Nick LaTour (Grandpa), Susan Segal (Waitress), Lili Bernard (Anna), Lawrence A. Mandley (Owner)

Note:
Courteney Cox played Lauren on "Family Ties" (1987-89), appeared in the movies
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
(1993),
Scream
(1996), and
Scream 2
(1998), and is best recognized as Monica Geller on "Friends" (1994-2004).

82. 
"The Raincoats, Part 1" (4.28.94).
  Morty Seinfeld and Kramer become business partners selling raincoats to a used clothing store.  Complications arise when Morty asks a neighbor to ship the stock, resulting in multiple delays that infringe upon his Parisian vacation. 
Subplots:
George sells his father's cabana wear to a used clothing store and reluctantly volunteers as a Big Brother, which includes transporting the lad to Paris.  Elaine's close-talking boyfriend, Aaron, befriends the Seinfelds.  With visiting parents, Jerry struggles to spend time alone with his girlfriend Rachel.

Written By: Tom Gammill & Max Pross and Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Barney Martin (Morty), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Sandy Baron (Jack), Michael G. Hagerty (Rudy), Dorien Wilson (Alec), Annie Korzen (Doris), and Judge Reinhold (Aaron), Lisa Pescia (Joanne), Jason Manary (Joey)

Note:
Judge Reinhold had most of his acting success in the early 1980s, with roles in
Stripes
(1981),
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
(1982), and
Gremlins
(1984).

83. 
"The Raincoats, Part 2" (4.28.94) (9:30-10:00 pm).
  Morty Seinfeld and Kramer have second thoughts about their business relationship.  Morty continues to finagle a business deal but the used clothing store refuses to purchase the raincoats.  The Seinfelds miss the flight to Paris so they settle for a Caribbean cruise. 
Subplots:
George purchases the Seinfelds' charter tickets so his little brother can fly to Paris.  Jerry and Rachel have a make-out session during
Schindler's List
, which provokes her father into forbidding their association.  Elaine is frustrated with Aaron's cordial disposition with the Seinfelds, and breaks up with him.

Written By: Tom Gammill & Max Pross and Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Barney Martin (Morty), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Sandy Baron (Jack), Michael G. Hagerty (Rudy), Stephen Pearlman (Mr. Goldstein), Annie Korzen (Doris), Judge Reinhold (Aaron), Melanie Smith (Rachel), LaRita Shelby (Tour Leader), Jason Manary (Joey)

84. 
"The Fire" (5.5.94).
  George's girlfriend organizes a birthday party for her son, and when a small fire ignites in the kitchen, George bolts toward the exit knocking anyone and everyone out of the way.  Although he tries to characterize his actions as heroic, he replicates another act of mass hysteria when a prop comic wields a gun at the comedy club bartender. 
Subplots:
Elaine's irritating coworker, Toby, heckles Jerry during a performance, so he reciprocates by heckling her at work.  Toby is hysterical, runs out of the building, and has her pinky toe severed in an accident.  Kramer saves the appendage and the overwhelming sympathy whisks Toby into a company promotion that was earmarked for Elaine.

Written By: Larry Charles

Directed By: Tom Cherones

Characters: Melanie Chartoff (Robin), Veanne Cox (Toby), Dom Irrera (Ronnie), Jon Favreau (Clown), Lisa Pescia (Joanne), Hiram Kasten (Michael), Patience Cleveland (Old Lady), Lawrence LeJohn (Fireman)

Note:
Melanie Chartoff was a regular with Larry David and Michael Richards in "Fridays" (1980-82).

85. 
"The Hamptons" (5.12.94).
  The episode covers a weekend at a friend's cottage.  George brings Jane in the expectation of consummating the relationship, and is incensed when everyone, except him, sees her topless.  When Jerry's girlfriend, Rachel, beholds George's nudity, he tries to explain male anatomical "shrinkage" that occurs from cold water.  She tells Jane, who immediately discards George, so he exacts vengeance by adding lobster to Rachel's kosher diet.  Meanwhile, Elaine meets an attractive obstetrician, who describes her as "breathtaking" and then repeats the compliment to an unbecoming infant.  Kramer poaches lobster from a commercial trap and is sentenced to pick up roadside trash.