Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (51 page)

Written By: David Mandel

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Rob Schneider (Bob), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), John O'Hurley (Peterman), Phil Morris (Jackie Chiles), Pat Cooper (Himself), Samantha Smith (Hallie), Lisa Kushell (Connie), Robert Martin Robinson (Maitre'D), Norman Large (Detective), Peggy Lane (Waitress), The Flying Karamazov Brothers (Themselves)

Note:
Rob Schneider is a former "Saturday Night Live" alumnus (1989-94) who appeared in
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
(1992),
Down Periscope
(1996), and starred in
Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo
(1999),
The Hot Chick
(2002), and
Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo
(2005).  He currently stars in the mid-season replacement sitcom “Rob” (2012).

129. 
"The Wig Master" (4.4.96).
  This episode craftily intertwines George's dealings with the wigmaster for a local theatrical production and an unseemly vehicle storage lot attendant.  When Kramer borrows a gaudy technicolor dreamcoat, he is accused of being a pimp and arrested for pandering.  George finds a condom in his car and investigates whether the storage lot is a front for prostitution. 
Subplots:
Elaine begins dating a clothing salesman to receive discount merchandise.  When he purposely postpones ordering a dress, she clips his lengthy locks.  Jerry reluctantly purchases a crested blazer, and then returns the blazer because he did not like the salesman.

Written By: Spike Feresten

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Patrick Bristow (Wig Master), Harry Van Gorkum (Craig), Gina Mastrogiacomo (Prostitute), Kim Chase (Charmaine), Chaim Jeraffi (Jiffy Park Guy), Michael James McDonald (Jesse), Pamela Dillman (Salesperson), Zack Phifer (Bob), Shashi Bhatia (Flower Girl), Norman Brenner (Ian)

Note:
Patrick Bristow was a recurring regular in "Ellen" (1994-98) as Peter Barnes, and appeared in the movies
So I Married an Axe Murderer
(1993),
Showgirls
(1995),
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
(1997) and
The Longest Yard
(2005).

130. 
"The Calzone" (4.25.96).
  George's consumption of calzones during office meetings whets Steinbrenner's appetite.  They engage in daily lunch sessions, until George is banned from the calzone shop for removing money from the tip jar.  In desperation, he bribes Newman to make daily purchases but the mailman is unreliable. 
Subplots:
Kramer discovers the delight of wearing clothes that are freshly removed from a dryer.  Elaine falls prey to a dating loophole even though her companion denies their evenings together constitute a date.  Jerry's girlfriend can persuade men to concede to her demands.

Written By: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), John D'Aquino (Todd), Peter Allas (Counter Guy), Danette Tays (Nicki), Greg Collins (Policeman), Jane A. Johnston (Todd's Mother)

131. 
"The Bottle Deposit, Part 1" (5.2.96).
  Kramer and Newman are obsessed with the idea of collecting beverage containers that have five cent refundable deposits and transporting them to Michigan to receive ten cents per unit.  Although seemingly impossible, the business venture proves feasible when Newman finagles a postal vehicle to reduce transportation costs. 
Subplots:
George is criticized for failing to pay attention to orders, so he has reservations about receiving guidance on a top-priority project.  When Jerry decides to take his automobile repair business elsewhere, his obsessive mechanic steals the car.  Elaine competes against Sue Ellen to purchase John F. Kennedy's presidential golf clubs.

Written By: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Richard Herd (Wilhelm), John O'Hurley (Peterman), Brad Garrett (Tony), Brenda Strong (Sue Ellen), Patrick Kerr (Clerk), Harvey Jason (Auctioneer), Larry Polson (Homeless Guy)

Note:
Brad Garrett was a regular in "Everybody Loves Raymond" (1996-2005) as Robert Barone.

132. 
"The Bottle Deposit, Part 2" (5.2.96) (9:30-10:00 pm).
  While transporting refundable cans to Michigan, Kramer and Newman spot Jerry's stolen car on the interstate.  Kramer pursues the vehicle and is forced to pitch the cargo (and Newman) to lighten the load.  Newman walks to a nearby farmhouse, but causes a stir with the farmer's flirtatious daughter. 
Subplots:
George procrastinates accomplishing an important assignment, and despite being congratulated for a job well-done, he is sent to a mental institute for an evaluation.  Elaine is upset that the presidential golf clubs are in the backseat of Jerry's stolen car.

Written By: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Richard Herd (Wilhelm), John O'Hurley (Peterman), Brad Garrett (Tony), Mary Jo Keenen (Deena), Rance Howard (Farmer), Nicholas Mele (Detective), Karen Lynn Scott (Farmer's Daughter), Sandy Ward (Pop), Dan O'Connor (Young Cop), Bonnie McNeil (Woman)

133. 
"The Wait Out" (5.9.96).
  Jerry and Elaine patiently "wait out" the relationship of their friends, Beth and David, hoping for marital discord.  When George comments that Beth could do better, their marriage hits the rocks, which allows Jerry and Elaine to pick up the pieces.  Unfortunately, George feels guilty about causing the breakup, so he convinces Beth and David to reconcile. 
Subplots:
George anticipates Susan canceling the wedding when David intimates that she could find a better man.  Kramer wedges himself into a pair of jeans, which terrifies a neighborhood boy and nearly ruins Mickey's audition.

Teleplay By: Peter Mehlman

Story By: Peter Mehlman & Matt Selman

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Cary Elwes (David), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Danny Woodburn (Mickey), Debra Messing (Beth), Allan Havey (Policeman), Diana Castle (Mrs. Zanfino), Todd Bosley (Joey), J.C. Hertzler (Mr. Berger), Nicole Tocantins (Barbara)

Note:
Cary Elwes is remembered for his roles in
The Princess Bride
(1987),
Days of Thunder
(1990),
Hot Shots!
(1991),
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
(1993),
The Crush
(1993),
Twister
(1996) and
Liar, Liar
(1997). Debra Messing is best remembered as costarring in “Will & Grace” (1998-2006) with Eric McCormack.

134. 
"The Invitations" (5.16.96).
  The wedding is one month away so George and Susan search for the perfect invitations, or in other words, the least expensive set available.  Despite following through with the matrimonial plans, George continues scheming to persuade Susan to cancel the wedding.  Every idea fails, and marriage appears inevitable, until Susan unexpectedly dies. 
Subplots:
Jerry is pulled to safety by a woman who is his identical female counterpart, and their irritatingly happy relationship prompts him to propose marriage.  When a local bank promises to pay $100 if a teller fails to say "hello," Kramer attempts to collect the prize on a "hey."

Written By: Larry David

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Janeane Garofalo (Jeannie), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Stephen Root (Mr. Lager), Victor Raider-Wexler (Doctor), John Riggi (Teller), Sue Goodman (Clerk), Julie Claire (Waitress), Fred Goehner (Delivery Guy)

Note:
Carol Leifer has an uncredited role as Barbara, a bank employee.  Janeane Garofalo was a regular on "Saturday Night Live" (1994-95) and “The Larry Sanders Show” (1992-97) as Paula.  She also appeared in the movies
Reality Bites
(1994),
The Cable Guy
(1996),
The Truth About Cats and Dogs
(1996), and
Ratatouille
(2007).  Stephen Root costarred in "NewsRadio" (1995-99) as Jimmy James.

* * * *

Season 8: 1996-1997

Season Regulars

Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes), Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer), Jason Alexander (George Costanza)

Thursdays, 9:00-9:30 p.m. EST (NBC)

Technical Credits

CREATED BY: Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Jerry Seinfeld, George Shapiro & Howard West

CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Peter Mehlman

SUPERVISING PRODUCERS: Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, Gregg Kavet, Andy Robin

CO-PRODUCERS: Spike Feresten, David Mandel

PRODUCERS: David Mandel, Andy Ackerman, Tim Kaiser

PRODUCED BY: Suzy Mamann Greenberg

WRITERS: Alec Berg, Jennifer Crittenden, Spike Feresten, Gregg Kavet, Peter Mehlman, Andy Robin, Jeff Schaffer, Steve Koren, David Mandel, Steve O'Donnell, Jill Franklyn, Tom Gammill, Darin Henry, Dan O'Keefe, Max Pross

DIRECTORS: Andy Ackerman, David Owen Trainor

STORY EDITORS: Jennifer Crittenden, Steve Koren

CONSULTING PRODUCERS: Tom Gammill, Max Pross

COORDINATING PRODUCER: Nancy Sprow

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER: Rick Corcoran

UNIT PRODUCTION MANAGER: Randy Carter

FIRST ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Randy Carter

SECOND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: Cherie Hankal

CASTING BY: Liberman/Hirschfeld Casting, C.S.A.; Brian Myers

DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAPHY: Wayne Kennan, A.S.C.

PRODUCTION DESIGNER: Tho. E. Azzari

MUSIC BY: Jonathan Wolff

MUSIC CONSULTANT: Arlene Fishbach

EDITOR: Skip Collector

SET DECORATOR: Diane Yates

LEADMAN: Jerry Tirado

SWING: Robert Nuckles, Tim Savatgy, Jeff Tirado

PROPERTY MASTER: Stan Ascough

ASSISTANT PROPERTY MASTERS: Mark Papson, Andrew Allen-King

SET DESIGNER: Colin De Rouin

ART DEPARTMENT: Sirina Wong, Elizabeth Zoansky

CONSTRUCTION: Mike Casebolt, Ted Barti, Randi Horn

COSTUME DESIGNER: Charmaine Simmons

COSTUMERS: Emily Wyss, Elaine Down

KEY COSTUMER: Stephanie Kennedy

SCRIPT SUPERVISOR: Christine Nyhart

DIALOGUE COACH: Judy Kerr

SET ASSISTANT: Matt Liston

HAIR: Judy Crown

MAKE-UP: Patricia Messina

CRAFT SERVICE: Georgia Evangelatos

KEY GRIP: Pete Papanickolas

BEST BOY/GRIP: David Richardson

DOLLY GRIPS: Andre Costa, "Buzz" Jochheim, Fred Jochheim, Dana Baker

GAFFER: Jim Marcos

BEST BOY/ELECTRIC: Billy Ford

DIMMER: John Brumshagen

TRANSPORTATION: Dave Pierce, Reed Cohan, Bruce Bolt

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR: Dave Pierce

PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT: Vicki Sirotta Perez

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION ACCOUNTANT: Hilary Wagner

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Karen Wilkie

ASSISTANT PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: Jeffrey "JT" Krul

ASSISTANT EDITOR: David Rogers

SCRIPT COORDINATOR: George Doty IV

ASSISTANT TO MR. SEINFELD: Carol Brown

PRODUCER'S ASSISTANT: Liz Alexanian

WRITERS' ASSISTANT: Jennifer Eolin

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Eric Felder, Laurie Korins, Frank Sackett

CASTING ASSISTANT: Grace Wu

PRODUCTION INTERN: Noah Ben-Menashe

WARMUP: Jeff Bye

STAND-INS: Norman Brenner, Peggy Lane, Deck McKenzie, Jeff Miller

SOUND MIXER: Norman Webster

RECORDIST: Michael Wright

BOOM OPERATORS: Elza Camacho, Dennis Kirkpatrick

UTILITY: Joe Mayo

VIDEO ASSISTANT: Scott McInteer

ON-LINE EDITORS: Michael Kaidbey, Dan Jones

VISUAL EFFECTS: Scott Milne

COLORIST: Tom Sartori

RE-RECORDING MIXERS: Charlie McDaniel, Craig Porter

GRAPHICS: Jennifer Scarry

SECOND UNIT: Joann Gardner

FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA: Bob Barber, Pete Berkson, Alec Elizondo, Tim Wawrzeniak

SECOND ASSISTANT CAMERA: Bob Apger

LOADER: Scott Ostermann

TECHNICAL COORDINATORS: David Owen Trainor, John Witmer

CAMERA OPERATORS: Jeff Miller, Edward Nielsen, Herb Roberts, Charlie Young

LENSES AND CAMERAS BY: PANAVISION

EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION: Jeffrey Stott

WEST/SHAPIRO PRODUCTIONS in association with Castle Rock Entertainment

135. 
"The Foundation" (9.19.96).
  Jerry's flippant quotation from a
Star Wars
movie prompts Susan's parents to open a memorial foundation with George on the board of directors.  George is furious because he was finally free from the constraints of his relationship with Susan, and now he has to endure the burden in perpetuity. 
Subplots:
Elaine has reservations about being promoted to company president, but Kramer's inspirational words convince her to accept the challenge.  Kramer studies karate in a class filled with grade-schoolers.  Jerry's mutually amicable breakup with Jeannie becomes a dating obstacle for Delores (alias Mulva), so he researches the perfect excuse for an engagement breakup.

Written By: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Janeane Garofalo (Jeannie), Bruce Davison (Wyck), Grace Zabriskie (Mrs. Ross), Warren Frost (Mr. Ross), John O'Hurley (J. Peterman), Joe Urla (Dugan), Susan Walters (Dolores), Todd Bosley (Joey), Diana Castle (Mrs. Zanfino), Stuart Quan (Sensei), Herb Mitchell (Businessman #1), Robert Louis Kyempf (Businessman #2), Lawrence A. Mandley (Larry), Lauren Bowles (Waitress #1), Peggy Lane (Waitress #2), Paige Tamada (Clara), Robert Padnick (Willie), Ruth Cohen (Ruthie)