Starring: Jerry Seinfeld (Jerry Seinfeld), Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Elaine Benes), Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer) and Jason Alexander with Wayne Knight Realizing that his cover is blown, he decides to have dinner with his uncle after all. When Kramer attempts to purchase three calzones from Paisano’s pizza he tries to pay in change, which is rejected by the cashier. [7] Herschfield stated that when Lesser had auditioned it was clear that he was the right actor for the part. Writer credits: Larry David - Jerry Seinfeld. George, who is unable to reach his girlfriend on the pay phone, and Elaine are more than willing to leave. Seinfeld Post Show Recaps: The Calzone Rob Cesternino and Akiva Wienerkur just got their clothes out of the oven and are ready to bring you another recap of the iconic 90s sitcom, Seinfeld . But George gets banned from the restaurant when he's accused of stealing from the tip jar. This week, they discuss “The Calzone”, which first aired April 25, 1996 as part of season seven. "The Calzone" is the 130th episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. Seinfeld Post Show Recaps: The Calzone Rob Cesternino and Akiva Wienerkur just got their clothes out of the oven and are ready to bring you another recap of the iconic 90s sitcom, Seinfeld . Among them is a statue that looks like one that George's family had until George broke it. [27] David was also nominated for the award for writing "The Deal". Elaine's father demands that Jerry not wear the jacket inside out because the lining has pink candy stripes. When Elaine arrives, they leave for the restaurant and see that it is snowing. Giddy up! Upload subtitles Jerry insists that George break up with her. George quits his job after tiring of his demanding boss, but immediately regrets his decision. It never seemed to quite be as funny as it should be and, because of that, the balance was off and the darkness kind of enveloped it, and it could never really emerge from that darkness and become what it should have been. Jerry thinks that Elaine's boyfriend is dating her without him actually asking her out. "[30] Dave Kehr of The New York Times felt that "The Pony Remark" was a turning point for the show, noting that after the first few episodes, the show "turn[ed] into something sharp and distinctive [...] Here, suddenly, is the tight knot of guilt and denial, of hypersensitivity and sarcastic contempt that Seinfeld would explore for the next eight years. Jerry overhears the two managers of his building discussing a death that makes an apartment available. An alternative view of which shows are airing next (list format). This was the 20th episode for the 7th season. Jason Alexander as George Costanza. Just as he is grabbing the money the guy turns, and under the impression that George is stealing money from the jar, refuses to sell him any more calzones. Larry David, if you see this, let’s grab a bagel or a mango and debate how much tip we should leave. [3] The same episode introduced Jerry's uncle Leo, portrayed by Len Lesser, who was known for his acting in gangster films such as The Outlaw Josey Wales and Kelly's Heroes. The Calzone is the twentieth episode of the seventh season of Seinfeld, and the one hundred thirtieth episode overall. Kramer is raving about wearing clothes "straight out of the dryer." Four million copies of the DVD were sold by the end of the year, making it one of the best-selling DVDs of all time. Jerry, having lied to his uncle that he couldn't make it to dinner, sees his uncle's receptionist at the restaurant. "[23] Both Alexander and Cherones, who would direct the episode, felt that the gun content in the story was too provocative. The show features an ensemble cast of four characters: Jerry Seinfeld stars as a fictional version of himself; Jason Alexander portrays Seinfeld's neurotic friend George Costanza; Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Elaine Benes, Seinfeld's ex-girlfriend; and Michael Richards stars as Seinfeld's neighbor Kramer. Seinfeld season 9 flirted with absurdity but it's hard to complain about when the cast sell it so well. [8] Joseph P. Kahn, a critic for the Wilmington Morning Star, praised the writing and acting of the season premiere and stated, "One safe prediction, Seinfeld will be here for a good long run this time around. Get your change ready, and heat up your clothes! Kramer changes his mind and decides not to build levels, arguing that because he didn't attempt it, the bet was invalid. Is a store owner permitted to reject a payment made in legal tender? [1] Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe noted the characters' evolution during the season: "As the seasons progress, you can see Michael Richards turn Kramer [...] from a vague eccentric [...] into a stylized creation who redefined TV's quirky-neighbor type with Danny Kaye accents. Filming of the show moved from Hollywood to Studio City, Los Angeles. There are twenty questions and a big calzone up for grabs in this quiz regarding this classic Seinfeld episode. Castle Rock Entertainment, Inc. v. Carol Publishing Group Inc. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Seinfeld_(season_2)&oldid=999726514#Unfilmed_episode, Articles with dead external links from October 2010, Articles with unsourced statements from February 2013, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Seinfeld revolves around the everyday lives of four single New Yorkers. Starring: Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander. Kramer is raving about wearing clothes The CLASSIC SEINFELD episode # TheCalzone is on tonight!. View the full list of popular shows on The TV Calendar and add them to your favourites filter, Note: "The" isn't treated as part of a show name; e.g. [26] Ratings for the show remained high, eventually leading to a third season pickup. George becomes concerned when his girlfriend, Carol, doesn't return his calls. Jerry takes advantage of his new girlfriend Nicki’s looks to get anything she wants. (referencing the assassination of the two American presidents), Louis-Dreyfus turned to Alexander, stating "I'm not doing this. Summary: George becomes Steinbrenner's pet, when he shares an eggplant calzone with him. It instigates, interrupts, and defines his work, home, and sex life. The episode was directed by Kevin S. Bright with a teleplay written by series creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane. writers : Berg / Schaffer. A show about nothing, or is it? “The Wig Master” (season 7, episode 19, originally aired April 4, 1996) At this point, it feels like Seinfeld is killing time a little, waiting for its big resolution to the whole “George’s marriage” arc.This Spike Feresten-penned episode (his other this season was “The Soup Nazi”) is good fun and dovetails nicely but is mostly just a big conflagration of silliness. Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer. Later, he discovers that she was out of town. "The Calzone" is the twentieth episode of season seven of the American situation comedy series Seinfeld, and the 43rd episode of the series overall. "[25], The cast began rehearsing, but after 20 minutes stopped and turned to Cherones, who agreed to talk to Charles. Seinfeld will go down in history as the show that revolutionized TV. Jerry Seinfeld is a comedian who's next door neighbor, Cosmo Kramer, is a professional moocher, the brains behind several get-rich-quick schemes, and is over at Jerry's apartment more than his own. "), which may have led to her subsequent death. Take the Quiz: Seinfeld - The Calzone. Even though season two started out with poor ratings, bringing the season to a two-month hiatus, the rest of the season was positively received by critics and was nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards. [15] Tom Azzari worked as set designer during season two; he often re-used sets from the first season, because Castle Rock Entertainment had rented a large storage facility in which sets were stored, to save money. Series co-creators David and Jerry Seinfeld wrote eight of the season's episodes. See more ideas about seinfeld, calzone, seinfeld funny. In the episode, Elaine Benes bets against Jerry Seinfeld on the ease of buying a handgun to protect herself. The episode "The Pony Remark" featured the second appearance of Helen and Morty Seinfeld, both of whom had previously appeared in the season 1 episode "The Stake Out". In the episode, Elaine bets against Jerry on the ease of buying a handgun to protect herself. [17], The start of season two received poor ratings, prompting NBC to put the show on hiatus for two months. "[29] Writing for The Spokesman-Review, critic Jon Burlingame stated that "Seinfeld is an offbeat take on the standard sitcom concept. Jerry wagers $50 that she would. [holds the gun to her stomach] The McKinley?" One episode, "The Bet", remained unfilmed, as it was considered too provocative by the network, as well as several cast and crew members. After George tells him that he does not mind his dating Marlene, Jerry decides to pursue her. [17] Louis-Dreyfus stated, "I read the script and I remember thinking 'we're not going to do this'. Elaine approaches the diners at a table and tells them that her friends would give her $50 to eat one of their egg rolls and that she is willing to give them $25 of it. Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes. After learning that she is going to be late in coming, Jerry and George are left alone to have an uncomfortable conversation with her father. [3] When Lesser auditioned for the part on October 22, 1990,[3] he incited laughs from David, Seinfeld, and casting director Marc Hirschfeld, but did not understand why, because he did not think his lines were funny. Cast: Jerry Seinfeld - Julia Louis-Dreyfus - Michael Richards - Jason Alexander - Wayne Knight. Nominate your school and PORT OF SUBS could deliver a catered meal to the ‍ TEACHERS ‍ and ‍ STAFF ‍ who keep you going. This plan backfires, as he discovers that wearing the ring causes women who would otherwise date him to reject him. George then recommends to Steinbrenner that they try something new for lunc… View the full list of currently airing shows that you have selected or partially watched, View the full list of cancelled or no longer airing shows that you have selected or partially watched, View the list of your selected shows having episodes that you have not yet watched, View the shows you've hidden from being counted in your profile, Is your favourite show not on the Calendar? Watch Top Video Clips for "Seinfeld (1989) - S07E20 The Calzone" at getyarn.io Yarn is the best way to find video clips by quote. [3] Martin was unaware that another actor had already established the part. George in a meeting at Yankee Stadium. [3] In "The Stakeout", Morty was portrayed by Phil Bruns; however, David and Seinfeld wanted the character to be harsher,[4][5] and re-cast him with Barney Martin, who auditioned for the part on October 15, 1990, at 12:45 pm. So, it was disappointing but also understandable. In addition to every episode from the two seasons, the DVD release features an episode from the third season that was held over, bonus material, including deleted scenes, inside looks, bloopers, and commentaries. Our Best School Ever contest is now open!. [11] Seinfeld was aired on NBC in the United States. He immediately blames the owner, who claims no responsibility. [15], "The Bet", also known as "The Gun", is an episode that was written for the second season, but was never filmed. George takes Jerry's advice, and ends his relationship with her. Meanwhile, George hears about the effect a man with a wedding ring has on a woman, and starts wearing one to see what happens. He loses his temper and leaves a series of angry messages on her machine. George makes a bet with him and goes to the airport with Jerry and Elaine to ask the flight attendant if Kramer's allegation is true. George becomes his boss's pet when he shares a delicious calzone with him. Dressed as Joe Friday, Kramer pretends to be a cop and retrieves the statue from Ray. Jerry, George, and Elaine decide to order dinner without reservations at a Chinese restaurant, but are repeatedly stymied by the maître d'. The people at the table do not understand her, and Elaine walks away and loses the wager. He ends up losing her to Todd Gack when she return the Peruvian cigars that he gave to Jerry. Elaine is depressed about her apartment's low quality. George and Jerry manage to intercept Carol at her apartment and switch the tape. Seinfeld S07E20 - The Calzone - George becomes Steinbrenner's pet, when he shares an eggplant calzone with him. [13], Starting with the season premiere, filming of the show moved from Desilu Cahuenga, in Hollywood, California,[14] to CBS Studio Center, in Studio City, Los Angeles, California. Seinfeld, said to be a show about nothing, was actually about a lot. He returns to the workplace, pretending that the event had never occurred, but is fired. Telling Jerry about the break-up, George insists that Jerry see Marlene to retrieve books he left at her apartment. Find the exact moment in a TV show, movie, or music video you want to share. [9] Therefore, Knight was re-cast in the role of Newman for the season 3 episode "The Suicide". Before she can hear the messages, he and Jerry plan to go into her apartment and switch the tape on her answering machine. An overview of your most recently watched episodes and most total watched shows. (Author kyleisalive) [24] Commenting on the episode, Charles stated "You know, it would have been an interesting show, but [...] we couldn't solve the funny problem of it. Appears in The Calzone. Kramer starts wearing warm clothes straight out of the dryer, but has to heat them in the oven when he runs out of quarters. Watch # Seinfeld starting at 9PM on # AZTV7!. George Costanza, to say the least, has a predilection for food. [7] "The Revenge" features the first appearance by Newman (voiced by David), a suicidal man who lives in Jerry's apartment building. George, helped by Elaine, plots revenge against his former boss, but his attempt costs him his chance to regain his job. "The Simpsons" is found under "S", All current and ended shows are viewable on these pages. Characters : Jerry Seinfeld as Jerry Seinfeld. "[20] The replacement episode called "The Phone Message" was written by David and Seinfeld in two days. The writing staff was joined by Larry Charles, who wrote three episodes, and Peter Mehlman, who wrote "The Apartment". Season 7, Episode 20 The Calzone First Aired: April 25, 1996 George gets his boss, George Steinbrenner, hooked on calzones, then loses his supplier; Kramer warms to clothing fresh from the dryer. [11] Tom Cherones directed all episodes of the season. Add them to your filter. [citation needed], The show features an ensemble cast of four characters: Jerry Seinfeld stars as a fictional version of himself; Jason Alexander portrays Seinfeld's neurotic friend George Costanza; Julia Louis-Dreyfus plays Elaine Benes, Seinfeld's ex-girlfriend; and Michael Richards stars as Seinfeld's neighbor Kramer. Season two of Seinfeld, an American television series created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, began airing on January 23, 1991, on NBC. George makes a bet with him and goes to the airport with Jerry and Elaine to ask the flight attendant if Kramer's allegation is true. Elaine and Jerry renew their sexual relationship after viewing a soft-core pornographic film, but to protect their friendship, they establish boundaries for future escapades. Don't forget … [27] Although the show did not win an Emmy, Seinfeld was praised for co-hosting the Emmy telecast. Good luck! 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