Nothing?
Seinfeld is a show about everything! It's about the appeal of the posse and coma etiquette. It's about importing and exporting. It's about sneaking a peek, and seeing the baby. It's about this, that, and the other.
TV Guide ranked
Seinfeld the best TV series of all time. It has become the master of its syndication domain. Its most devoted fans can quote each episode chapter and verse; their absorption of each scene's minutiae anything but a trivial pursuit. With such fervent devotion to the show, and demand for its DVD release, series creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David could have easily just OK'd a bare-bones set containing nothing but the episodes. Not that there would have been anything wrong with that, but instead, the creative team came together to create extensive and encyclopedic features that make this four-disc set buy-worthy. The candid and revealing audio commentaries and interviews, deleted scenes and original episode promos, and optional "Notes About Nothing" pop-ups are as irresistible as a Drake's coffee cake.
It's always fun and instructive to return to the humble beginnings of a series that became a pop culture benchmark. Here are Kramer's first not-so-grand entrance, Jerry's first contemptuous "Hello, Newman," and Elaine's first "Get Out!" shove. But what is most revelatory about these episodes from the first two seasons is what Jason Alexander, during his commentary for the episode "The Revenge," calls a "sweet quality" that somehow redeems these characters' more base instincts. Consider the scene in which Jerry gives a freshly unemployed George some career guidance, or Jerry and Elaine's palpably affectionate banter throughout. The "Inside Look" episode intros offer fascinating insights into this singular show that subverted sitcom convention with such now-classic episodes as "The Chinese Restaurant," in which Jerry, George, and Elaine wait in vain for a table. We learn, for example, why movie tough guy Lawrence Tierney, who guest starred in "The Jacket," never reprised his role as Elaine's father. All of this, of course, is yadda yadda yadda to Seinfeld fans, whose patience for the show's DVD debut has been amply rewarded. As Elaine screams in the third-season episode, "The Subway," "It's not nothing, it's something!" --Donald Liebenson
Seinfeld has never looked this good! All 18 episodes from the first two seasons have been remastered in high definition for the best possible picture and sound quality. Including 2 versions of the pilot episode and approximately 13 hours of exclusive special features from the creative talents behind the show, this DVD is a must own!
1 This show is Great!
Show: Perfect. Bonus Features: Fantastic. This is the greatest DVD set I've ever had. May I suggest turning on the "Notes About Nothing" feature?
2 Groundbreaking and totally original...
The preeminent show of the 1990's decade, Seinfeld grew from an idea of "a show about nothing" into a sacred pop culture icon - not that there's anything wrong with that.
The show follows the life of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and the exploits of his "short, quirky, bald guy" best friend, George Costanza (Jason Alexander), Jerry's neurotic neighbor Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards), and Jerry's ex-girlfriend Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Through the years, they're joined by loveable cast of characters that includes Newman, Uncle Leo, the Soup Nazi, Frank and Estelle Costanza, the Bubble Boy, and countless others.
The first and second season DVD offers the very first glimpse into the world Jerry, starting with The Pilot (episode 1) which was originally titled The Seinfeld Chronicles. The first scene involves Jerry commenting to George about a button on his shirt (the same conversation later takes place in the last scene of the series finale). These opening episodes provide insight into the development of the four main characters with conversations that range from George's initial admission that he'd like to be an architect (episode 2) to Kramer's propensity for get rich quick schemes like a make-your-own-pizza pizzeria (episode 4). From day one, Seinfeld established itself as "must see TV," creating such memorable episodes as "The Stock Tip," "The Pony Remark," "The Deal," and "The Chinese Restaurant".
Below is a list of episodes from the Seinfeld (Seasons 1 & 2) DVD:
Episode 1 (Good News, Bad News)
Episode 2 (The Stakeout)
Episode 3 (The Robbery)
Episode 4 (Male Unbonding)
Episode 5 (The Stock Tip)
Episode 6 (The Ex-Girlfriend)
Episode 7 (The Pony Remark)
Episode 8 (The Jacket)
Episode 9 (The Phone Message)
Episode 10 (The Apartment)
Episode 11 (The Statue)
Episode 12 (The Revenge)
Episode 13 (The Heart Attack)
Episode 14 (The Deal)
Episode 15 (The Baby Shower)
Episode 16 (The Chinese Restaurant)
Episode 17 (The Busboy)
The DVD Report
3 Yada,Yada,Yada
I loved This DVD! I got it for Christmas.I watched The Chinese Restaurant,The Heart Attack,The Jacket,and The Alternate Side. I love it.
4 Hilarious!!
Seinfeld has been the classic comedy of the ninenties, for three very good reasons: it's funny, it's hysterical, and it's side-splittingly hilarious. These shows are all fantastic, with the possible exception of the pilot, but, that show is nonetheless interesting to watch. Hours of informative bonus features top off the mix.
5 Must-have for "Seinfeld" fans.
"Seinfeld" is the greatest show in the history of television, and this DVD set is essential to those who want to see how it all began. You get the complete first two seasons, as they originally aired (many were edited for syndication), plus commentary, deleted scenes, and a lot of cool interviews and behind the scenes stuff.
Seasons 1 and 2 weren't quite as strong as seasons 3 and 4 ("The Contest" is the best ever), but you've still got plenty of classics, like "The Pony Remark", "The Heart Attack", "The Chinese Restaurant", "The Revenge", and many others.
This is something you can't be without. I hope they release all 9 seasons, because they all deserve to be immortalized.
Long live "Seinfeld"!
6 Not Just Great...Classic TV
Everybody remotely interested in purchasing the Seinfeld DVDs recognizes that Seinfeld is classic television. It is up there with "I Love Lucy" "M*A*S*H" and every other piece of classic television. However, that isn't the best part of owning the first two seasons on DVD. The first season, though short, provides every viewer with the early episodes, which set the foundation of originality and creativity in that makes "Seinfeld" so great. The second season is equally great. No one season of "Seinfeld" is much worse or better than the next. Partly because nearly every episode is just as memorable as another, but mainly because the idea behind "Seinfeld" is to provide viewers with a comical, but exaggerated, look on the minor events in life that are universal and easily relatable. What I'm trying to say is that no season has a real "theme". You don't have to see episode 3 to watch episode four. If the first episode of "Seinfeld" you ever watch is the 156th, you will know as much about the purpose and plot of the show than a person who saw the first 155. That's what makes the show so great. Seasons 1 & 2 are as good as 3,4,5,6, etc.
The best thing about owning this first set in the "Seinfeld" collection isn't probably even owning the episodes themselves. "Seinfeld" can be seen on any channel at any time it seems. The best thing about this set is the amazing lengths to which the cast, Larry David, and other people behind the show went through to provide some of the most in-depth and detailed bonuses on any box set. I rarely listen to commentaries on other DVDs, but the "Seinfeld" ones are so fascinating, it's like watching a new episode. Mini-documentaries on certain episodes are also chock full of little known facts about the show. The hour-long documentary on this box set is very disappointing if you caught the "Seinfeld" special on Thanksgiving 2004. It's pretty much exactly the same thing. However, there is so much to this set, it is irresistable for even the casual fan.
7 5 stars for the show 2 stars for the dvd package
The case the dvds come in is flimsy and worthless and all the dvd cases look the exact same from the side so if you have multiple seasons you can't tell what disc is from what season and you just can't tell one disc from another by looking at the cases. Doesn't make me want to collect them at all, just makes me want to buy them to watch one time then sell.
8 Let's Start at the Beginning.
Back in the summer of 1990 a little show aired during the summer entitled THE SEINFELD CHRONICLES. For a summer filler show, it did alright in the ratings and was eventually picked up for a full half season. Eventually the name was shorten to simply SEINFELD and thus began one of the funniest and most inventive comedies of the last quarter of the twentieth-century. The elite and the ignorant alike refer to SEINFELD as being the first television show about nothing. Well, SEINFELD really is about something--it's about everyday life. In some ways, because of how personal Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld made the series, it is in some ways one of the most realistic comedies about life every produced. The show was and always will be pure genius.
Volume 1 off the SEINFELD series offers the 1st and 2nd season of the show. Including the pilot episode, the 1st season only included 5 episodes. However, even in a few of these early episodes, the genius of the show can be seen. In "The Stake Out" George makes the first reference to his dream of being an architect and in "The Robbery" Kramer makes his first big impression when he leaves Jerry's apartment door open while Jerry is on a trip and is robbed.
The 2nd season includes 13 episodes--a full half-season. In "The Chinese Restaurant" Jerry, George, and Elaine spend thirty minutes waiting for a table at a Chinese Restaurant (this is the show the coined the series as being a show "about nothing"). In "The Phone Message" George begins to truly blossom as he leaves a series of nasty phone messages on his new girlfriend's machine because she hasn't returned his calls, only to discover that she has been out of town. In "The Statue" Kramer truly comes into his own as he steals back a statue that a cleaning guy stole from his apartment. In "The Revenge" George is fired for the first time and decides to take revenge on his former employer, while Jerry & Kramer plan to get revenge on the laundry guy for stealing some money. The volume is closed out by "The Deal"--an episode that was originally intended to be the final show in the series.
The DVDs include a plethora of extras. Each disc includes 1 or 2 audio commentaries. These are entitled Yada, Yada, Yada. Unfortunately, I found most of these commentaries rather boring. They don't provide any real new information or insight about the series and really serve as filler and not much more.
Each episode can be played with a feature called Notes About Nothing. This is kind of like a pop-up video feature that pops up various information about the episode throughout he viewing. There's a ton of info there, but at times it's hard to keep up and is almost too much.
About half of all the episodes feature Inside Looks. These are a series of interviews with the cast & crew about a particular episode. I enjoyed these the most of all the extras because they are short and informative.
Other extras include a special introductions to "The Stake Out" and "The Stranded", deleted scenes, special Stand-Up material, bloopers, photo galleries, NBC promos & trailers, a few selected spots from "The Tonight Show", and a documentary entitled "How It Began." Outside of the Inside Looks, I found the documentary and "The Tonight Show" segments to be the best extra features in this set.
Volume 1 of SEINFELD might not be the best episodes of the series, but it is where & how the show began. A great item for any SEINFELD fan or anyone else who wants to see the origins of some classic modern tv.
9 Best show on TV comes to DVD
Everyone knows Seinfeld is one of the top TV shows to grace the small screen. Let me tell you what I like and dislike about the DVDs:
1. Notes about Nothing: Every show has the option of turning on "Notes about Nothing". Kind of like "Pop-up Video" on MTV (do they still have that?), random information will pop up as the show progresses. For example, there is a Kramer entrance counter that numbers each Kramer entrance. There is a Seinfeld girlfriend counter. There are stats about the audience rating and share for each episode. There are notes about other actors that appear and what else they have been in. It even tells you what the original script said and what lines were taken out (some are very funny). It is almost a constant stream of information - adds a lot more to Seinfeld.
2. The commentaries - I was a bit disappointed by the lack of commentaries - there are only about 7 or 8 total, and Larry David and Seinfeld only do 2 or 3. Kramer, George and Elaine do a couple, and there are also ones with the director and the writer. I would have enjoyed more with David and Seinfeld, but I'm sure that would be a lot of work for them and it would get kind of repetitive too. As it is, they spend a good part of the episode laughing at themselves and how novice they were back in the early 90s. And how goofy some of their fashion was. So commentaries are not the main feature.
3. Deleted scenes - there are some great deleted scenes on these disks.
4. Extra stand-up material - very funny
5. Cast interviews - some of the episodes have cast interviews. These are okay, but are sometimes pretty boring.
6. When it says 2 versions of the pilot episode - they aren't that different. I think one has a slightly different ending.
There are also lots of little things that are kind of fun. Definitely worth buying if you are a Seinfeld fan.
10 The extras, men, it's all about the extras!!
Talk about a TV sitcom show regarded as one of the best ever (or even the best ever). Add to it a DVD box set full, I mean, really FULL of extras and information, and you have in your hands the perfect set. The SEINFELD's seasons released in DVD up until should make the FRIENDS sets feel ashamed, because SEINFELD, like FRIENDS, would sell a lot even without all the extras. But Larry David and jerry Seinfeld proved how they care about their fans, and released the DVD's only after they found it to be a really singular product. The Warner people responsible for FRIENDS didn't cara a little: there is not ONE SINGLE INTERVIEW with any of the enesemble cast!! There is not ONE SINGLE COMMENTARY TRACK with any of the ensemble cast!!
As for the episodes, we all know that SEINFELD began to find its mark in Season Three, but we all also know that the seeds of its future success were already plainly visible in Seasons 1 and 2.
11 Not perfect, but Seinfeld is Seinfeld.
Ah, Seinfeld. The yardstick by which all sitcoms are measured. Could anyone have guessed the impact this series would have on the western world? Looking at the 18 episodes in these first two seasons, probably not. But then again, you are probably not buying this DVD set just for the episodes, right?
Which is why I won't devote much time to the episodes themselves; it's the extras that warrent review. Seinfeld is Seinfeld, and the episodes are notorious. Chances are, you've already seen them all already; you may even own them (VCR!). Sure, it'll be nice to revisit them every now and again, but these are the first episodes, and on their own merit they are far from outstanding, certainly not what we've come to expect from Seinfeld as the series progressed. So a few short words on the episodes themselves, then to the main course - the extras.
The episodes themselves are not quite up to par. It's understandable; after all, everyone was still finding their way. The characters are still forming (with the exception of Jerry, who remained pretty much the same throughout the series). The episodes often suffer from the inexperience of the writers and producers; the pacing is often off, and there are the occational gaps, dead moments, strange breaks, inappropriate transition points, etc. It gets better towards the end of the second season, of course; by then the characters begin to resemble what they will later become, and the mechanics click much better. The content improves as well; watching the first few episodes, you can understand why the series was struggling in the ratings. The first truely full force "Seinfeld" episode in the entire lot is "The Chinese Restaurant" (not surprisingly, it was the one the network had the hardest time approving).
Another problem with these episodes is that some of the more daring and fresh approaches they introduced, which made them pack a better punch 15 years ago, are lost on today's audience, who by now has a higher shock tolerance. The mentioning of a period or bowel movements, which may have been rare in sitcoms in the early 90s, can now be the entire subject of an episode.
Still, it's fun to see the origin of things, to track the development of character traits, and to be able to say, "Hey, that's the first time they did that!".
As I've mentioned, the main value expected from the DVD (At least in my opinion) is the extras. These, unfortunately, are a mixed bag.
Sure, there's lots of stuff. There's a "How it began" documentary; there are "Notes about nothing" - subtitle notes that run through the episode for every episode; there are "Inside looks" segments for most episodes; there are voice-over commentaries for six episodes; there's a bloopers segment, an extra standup segment (standup bits of Jerry that didn't make the shows) and a few more trivial things such as photo galleries, previews, and Tonigh show segments. All in all, there's a wealth of trivial and trivia spread around the four DVDs. But quite frankly, some of the most interesting items are too few, too short, or too sparse in interesting information.
For me, the greatest dissappointment comes from what is possibly the most important extra in any DVD - the voice-over commentaries. Only about a third of the episodes have these, and most of those are very sparce in interesting details. Especially dissappointing are the commentaries by Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Michael Richards, which are pretty banal ("oh, that's a nice dress; no it isn't! yes it is!"). Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld do a better job, and so does writer Larry Charles, but they do only four episodes. I was seriously hoping for more, because these are the most interesting extras there are - taking you to the heart of episode, with thoughts, notes, anecdotes, etc. I was surprised that the pilot episode, for example, didn't have voice over commentaries; surely there would be a treasure trove of information.
The "Inside looks" are nice. These are interview sniplets with the cast and crew giving brief insight into each episode. Unfortunately, some of them are pretty short, and many of them are rehashed from the "How it began" documentary (which is great, by the way).
Then there's the "Notes about nothing", Trivia tracks that run through the episode. These are very interesting and in general add a lot of information on things like casting choices, changes in scripting, and occationally trivia bits on references made by characters. In some episodes they repeat things that were already covered in the "inside looks". Then there's a technical problem - they sometimes to run too fast, and it's hard to read them before they dissappear. They can flash as fast as three a second - that's a bit much, and quite unnecessary, considering that other times several minutes can go by without a single note appearing.
The bloopers segment is great, but short. I would have imagined they had more to show after so many episodes (but of course I could be wrong). A nice touch is showing previews from the bloopers in season three (Jerry Stiller!!!). The previously unseen standup is also great, and deleted scenes are interesting (even if there are no more than about 10 minutes of them from all 18 episodes combined). The rest of the stuff is pretty minor, if nice (Especially the Carson show bits).
There's lots of stuff here, to be sure. I would have liked better quality, and in some areas, more quantity; but over all, it's still enough to leave the trivia hunters satisfied. So it's not a full meal - you still won't leave hungry.
Spongeworthy? Sure, why not.
12 Not The Best Season But Still Great.
Seinfeld is my favorite show of all time and could not wait for these sets to come out. Told my wife if I didn't get this for Christmas I would pitch a fit on Christmas morning and fortunately that never came to pass. I feel the show really hit it's stride during the third season and continued to build steam. While season 1 & 2 seem a little slow at first there are some great moments. The Chinese Restaurant, The Revenge, The Stranded. The episodes are little more subtle than later seasons. The characters are still being developed especially Kramer. You can sense there is some tension between Jerry and Kramer early on and they don't seem especially close. You gradually begin to see Georges neurotic side especially in The Message and The Heart Attack. You begin to see Elaines dark side during season 2. Theres also some cool extras such as the "Pop-Up Video" style "Notes About Nothing" that you can turn off and on. Kind of hard to follow the episodes when watching but if you're familiar with the episode and have the notes on it's pretty cool because you get a lot of background information on what went during the filming of the episode and little tidbits regarding some of the references the characters make in the show. There is also a "Kramer Entrance Counter" which lets you know how many times overall since the series started that Kramer has barged into Jerrys apartment. I could go on about this all night but I've got to watch "The Revenge". Go get it!
13 Still one of the best series ever
One of the funniest shows ever is on DVD! This is the one show i can honestly say there is not a single bad episode. If you've seen this show its not hard to understand why they say its based on Nothing. Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer are always getting into predicaments over the most trivial things! The second season on this dvd has unforgetable episodes like the one where George goes to tell off a pregnant woman at her own baby shower and the one where Jerry offends an old Polish woman by saying he hates people who had ponys while growing up. If you love Seinfeld you've probably seen all of these but buy this dvd set anyway it has excellent picture and has tons of extras!
14 Notes about nothing . . .
When the first three seasons of Seinfeld were released in November of 2004, it was quite possibly one of the most anticipated television on DVD releases ever. The four stars had all come to terms to be a part of the DVD production and fans were excited about seeing one of the funniest sitcoms of all time on DVD after a long wait.
I for one, was not at all disappointed.
I wasn't quite old enough to appreciate Seinfeld in the first few years but grew to love the show as I went off to college and beyond. The normal everyday life that these people lived showed just how funny things can be, even what seem to be mundane things.
I found the first two seasons (five episodes in season one, 13 in season two) to be quite entertaining. The four characters were just beginning to find their chemistry, but you could tell it would be something that would come together relatively quickly.
I found it interesting that the pilot episode was so much different than the rest of the show. To start with, there was no Elaine. The female character was a waitress named Claire, played by Lee Garlington, who has had small roles in many different shows including Everwood and Friends. In addition, Kramer wasn't Kramer, but was Kessler. And he had a dog, which was never seen again. In the 'Inside Look' section, it is mentioned why the dog appeared. The story is kind of interesting.
Probably my favorite episode of the first two seasons was 'The Chinese Restaurant.' I don't think a show had ever done anything like that, with three characters just standing around waiting for a table. It was unique, but certainly something that almost everybody does and can relate to. The only bad part about the episode was that Kramer wasn't a part of it.
While the episodes enough would have been plenty of incentive for me to purchase the DVD set, the extras on this set are fantastic. The bonus features include 'notes about nothing' which are production notes and behind the scenes notes, the aforementioned 'Inside Look' where viewers can take a look inside many of the episodes through the characters, creator, writers or others involved in the production. There are also commentaries from Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfuss, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, creator Larry David and even from one of the writers. These provide a lot of great information. There are also deleted scenes and a piece on the creation of the show.
It is hard to believe that this show, which went on to be one of the top-rated shows on television, almost didn't survive the first year. Low ratings were to blame, but NBC held on and gave it another shot and reaped the benefits for years to come. Now only if networks could do that these days with fine shows that don't get immediate ratings and get axed.
This set is a well-done piece and is worth purchasing for anyone who is a fan of the show or even just a fan of good sitcoms. This one was certainly one of the best. A great ensemble cast, good writing and good producing all add up to a great show.
15 Masterful DVD set!
It would be worth buying these for the extras alone. What's amazing here, to me, are the interviews, so you learn how the characters were created and why they evolved the way they did--the little details, for instance, why Kramer's pants are high-waters. It's like a form & theory workshop on sit-com screenwriting and stage production. You learn how nearly every episode came into being. Nothing has been more fun to watch and more inspiring. I can't imagine anyone being disappointed. And if you're looking to read anything, I have to suggest Jennifer Paddock's A SECRET WORD (especially this one to Seinfeld fans, who love clever stories about nothing--or, actually, everyday life put in perspective).
16 More than a decade later it's still hilarious
Seinfeld was such a masterpiece of sitcom television that even 10+ years later the first two seasons are absolutely priceless entertainment. The key to the genius of this show, I've always thought, is that there are no serious episodes - nothing but comedy from start to finish. So many other sitcoms became unbearable or just crashed and burned because for some crazy reason they decided to develop some kind of serious theme that served as a distraction away from the comedy element. Seinfeld never even came close to doing this and will live on forever as one of the greatest sitcoms ever because of it.
17 If I had a penny for every time I laughed....
...I would have retired at 35!
This show defined an entire generation. There is nothing you can say about Jerry Seinfeld and his talented cast of riot makers that will ever fully encompass what an impact on comedy this series had, and continues to have. Facial expressions were born, dances were created, attitudes and catch-phrases sprung out from across the nation.
What fan doesn't know the significance of THE PARKING SPOT? Or why THE CHINESE RESTAURANT caused such frustration. These and other classic episodes are all included in this first set.
The additional outtakes, added commentary, and other goodies make it a must-have for any die hard fan, or anyone living under a crusty old rock who just wants to laugh out loud!
Enjoy this but by all means get Seasons 3 also with such great episodes as THE PEZ DISPENSER, THE SUBWAY and THE RED DOT.
Can't wait till they roll out the rest of them!!! Worth every penny.
18 Great series, mediocre DVD set.
I enjoyed the series immensely, and the DVD set does have some great features. But, I find that the "notes about nothing" go across the screen so fast, it was impossible to read. I even slowed it down 8X, and they still flashed by too fast to read. Otherwise, I look forward to the next installment.
19 The evolution of one of the greatest shows on TV...
It's been so long since I've watched the show's first or second seasons straight through that there were a few episodes that I had completely forgotten about (odd, considering I see at least an episode a day playing in syndication on 5 different channels), which was a nice surprise. You can really see the way the show evolved from a more traditional sitcom (though never cliche or obvious) to what it's known for--a show about nothing--which is also really interesting.
The DVD set also has some really great extras, way better than what you get on most boxed sets. The commentaries are interesting and funny (especially the ones with Larry David), and I usually am not a huge fan. There are also "notes about nothing" which you can turn on or off like subtitles, which provide factoids about the show and each episode.
This is really worth checking out--highly recommended!
20 Seinfeld - Lovin' every minute of it
If you're a Seinfeld fan you will love this set. Some of the features I've enjoyed are the Kramer entrance counter and the Jerry girlfriend counter along with the pop-up video-ish interesting facts about the show, stars etc. The best DVD tv series boxed set ever. Worth every cent.
21 Smart/Funny versus I Love Lucy
I laughed when I read the 1 star reviews of these shows. People saying that there was no real plots, no characters that they could "love" and no punchline. I laughed because that is EXACTLY the point of this very clever comedy. You therefore, I repectfully say, have missed the point by miles.
This comedy is very deep, very very flawed characters, two or three story strands per episode, very clever and funny observational humour and NEVER a happy ending. Making it funny and original, especially compared with the conveyer belt apple-pie twee non-humour comedies that get churned out every week onto our televisions.
If the 1 star people want cuddly characters and domestic humour, then I Love Lucy and The Cosby Show are all still running. Me, I prefer this cutting edge humour of now. People mention Mash, but Mash (brilliant) was very much cutting edge and of its time in the same way.
Ignore the people who dont get it. You americans should be very proud of producing this type of comedy. Its universal and brilliant!
22 It doesn't get any better...
Finally, Seinfeld on DVD! But not just the episodes (uncut of course),but packed with tons of special features such as deleted scenes, outtakes and bloopers. Plus scenes from the Tonight Show, commentaries and how it all began. It seems now a days, studios want to rush things out on DVD and make the fast buck, skimping out on all the extras. Not this set though. My one single complaint about the set: I wished they would have printed the DVD disc number on the spine of the DVD Case. Minuet I know, but it's a pain to pull them all out each time to figure which disc I want. Definitely worth the purchase if your into Seinfeld.
23 I feel ripped off!!!!!!
I believed the TV promo for this DVD. It was advertized as never seen on TV since the original airing. It also states this on the DVD package.
I have seen every episode at least 10 times. Don't waste your money on this one. You can record any episode on the DVD set from TV reruns.
24 Only one disappointment
Overall I love this item. The only thing I wish it would have had is some outtakes from when they were taping these shows. Other than that it's great. You can watch each episode of the first two seasons of Seinfeld and also listen to and watch commentary about each episode. You can turn on the Notes about Nothing feature before you watch an episode and notes about the show or the actors will come up throughout the episodes. There is commentary from the producers and actors about most of the shows and also how they were hired. You can also see Jerry's first time on the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in the Special Features section along with a clip of Michael Richards on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno. There are a few deleted scenes that you will find for some of the episodes. Personally, I don't find them much different than the scenes they actually went with and the ones they went with are better than what they cut in my opinion. All in all this is a great gift for the Seinfeld fan in your family or your heart.
25 You'll eat this whole set up in a day or two
Yes, future episodes shoot beyond the stratosphere in quality as characters are developed and the stories attain that "anything goes" weirdness, but don't let anyone tell you that these early episodes aren't a riot, either. Because they are. The stories and Jerry's stand-up are both hilarious, the DVD extras are lavish in their generosity, and the picture and sound are top-notch. It's a no-brainer. Get these.
26 Hey, Jerry - beep in these new Seinfeld DVDs!
Not that there's anything wrong with Cheers and Friends, but finally the flagship show of NBC - Seinfeld - has made it to the immortality of DVD!
Seasons 1-3 are now available, and besides some behind the scenes stuff, they also threw in some audio commentary by the cast and producers! And all this is presented in stunning remastered stereo and high definition video!
Now that this monumental occurance has arrived, it's doubtful that there'll ever be anything of this magnitude to report here again. Ever!
27 And they are spectacular.
First of all, don't think twice, buy it HERE. I checked several local retailers and they all wanted seven to ten dollars more for the same set. Some of them claiming to be a SALE of all things. Its a great deal, especially with the free shipping.
That said, this box set is simply bursting at the seams. Where to start ? Like Three's Company, Seinfeld didn't have a full first season, per se. UNLIKE Three's Company, when it came to the DVD, they bundled Seasons 1 and 2 together, esssentially combining the "this" with the "that". There's also oodles of extras. Commentaries, An optional 'text' track with all kinds of factoids, interviews, bloopers. This is a boxed set built with the fan in mind.
And, as has been stated elsewhere, some of these episodes are rarely seen. And when they are, something has been edited for syndication. Here, you get the full episodes, with no commercials. Not that there's anything wrong with that. So kick back and enjoy all of the Kramer entrances, Elaine shoves, and George's first inkling that he might like to be an architect. This gem is well worth the money. Yadda, yadda, yadda.
28 Ah, serenity now! We have this DVD!!!
It's simple ~ if you're a Seinfeld fan, you need this DVD. Got it? Good :o)
29 A show about nothing... it lives up to it's expectations!
Bluntly: when Seinfeld ended in 1998, it should have been left there, not dragged into the new millenium.
My opinion, this show really has nothing to offer. The only interesting fact about this series is how the writers managed to make a refrence to Superman in every episode.
I read on a website Seinfeld is now airing in syndication and will continue to air until at least 2011. Why bother?
30 Easy decision
Simply put, if you love the show then these are the discs for you.
31 Seinfeld is great - the DVD is even better
We all know how great the show is. Yada yada. So let's focus on the DVD specifics:
* commentary audio tracks are available only for a few episodes and they are hmmm... OK. The actors mostly say things like "your hair looks great" and "I look terrible in these clothes". The commentaries by the writers are slightly better. So... no soup for the commentaries.
* However... the commentaries in the subtitles are FANTASTIC. They are available for all episodes. Sometimes you have to pause to be able to read everything. It is the equivalent of a master degree in Seinfeldology. I had never seen this feature used in a DVD before and I hope this gets adopted as an industry standard with the same attention to detail.
* The documentaries are well worth the price of the DVD.
* The menus are well designed and fun.
* Deleted scenes and blooper reels are good and plentiful.
* All in all, it is clear that a lot of effort and attention was put into this product. Congratulation to the studio for not just trying to resell us the episodes but instead adding enough information to make the entire Seinfeld experience fresh and interesting all over again.
32 AS good as it gets!
As time goes by some comedies stay fresh. I think it would be great to live next door to these people, instead of other neighbors. They may not be real but they are funny.
33 What a bargain for Seinfeld Fans!
If you're a Seinfeld fan, there is no reason NOT to own this on DVD. The quality of the picture in this DVD is superb and there are great bonus features. Best of all, the price for both seasons together are a bargain at around $30. Compare that to the Star Trek TV series on DVD. Each of those seasons alone retail for $100 a piece. So for less than the price of season one of Star Trek, you could get seasons 1,2, and 3 of Seinfeld.
With all the Seinfeld fans in the world, you know that they could have made this DVD set a lot more expensive and people would still buy it... but they didn't, and I thank whoever was responsible for setting the price!
34 The Best sitcom around's start is still just as relevant
Seinfeld is arguably the greatest sitcom of all time by making a bold decision in making a sitcom purely about everyday stuff like Soup Nazis or "Friends With Privaleges" deals. In the first and second seasons the show changed television by, instead of making a show about spys or other ridiculous non-beliveable subjects, made a show about the every day human life which is essentially "Nothing"!!!! That is why seinfeld,whether about ridiculous food waits in chinese and other restuarants or about the sweet sweet taste of revenge, has still left a mark on television that can never be removed or copied, which is proof that Seinfeld, the smartest,cleverest,and possibly funniest, sitcom of all times is still just as relevant...
35 Happy Festivus!
IF YOU THINK SEINFIELD IS THE BEST SITCOM EVER VOTE YES. IF YOU DONT THINK THAT WAY THEN: NO MORE SOUP FOR YOU!!!
36 A review about nothing!
Wow, not only has the greatest television show ever finally started rolling out on DVD, but it seems the folks at NBC and Castle Rock really care about this project. This contains hours upon hours of extras. The documentary on disc 4 is the same as the NBC reunion special, but its an expanded version. All of the episodes contain "notes about nothing", which are basically like subtitles only the notes are tidbits about the episode or series. So even the episodes section of the DVD gives you more than simply the episodes you see on syndication. Thats besides the fact that they are slightly longer and in high definition. Many of them are accompanied by inside look videos, intros and deleted scenes as well. This is a spectacular start for a DVD rollout of a spectacular TV series.
37 Completely out of left field.
What an incredible show this was. There will never be another like it. Thankfully we have the technology to be able to relive each classic episode at our leisure.
No, the first few episodes are not the classic Seinfeld we all know and love, but that is where much of the magic of such sets lies. We get to see the growth and development of characters we invited in to our homes and shared countless hours of hilarity with.
The presentation is terrific. It was rumoured widely back in the day that the commentary would not include the entire cast, yet all are assembled here. The insight is very entertaining. The episodes themselves look 10 times better than the grainy sindication versions. Not to mention there is no extra editing for the sake of fitting in one more ED medication commercial. Thank you.
For all fans of this show, the entire series is a must own. Five well-deserved stars.
38 All Seinfeld Episodes
Can someone please e-mail me with a answer to my question.Are all 180 episodes of Seinfeld that are sold in some store websites legitimate? Why can't I purchase it in department stores or Amazon? Can someone explain.Thank you much.Jimmy
LtStarch@aol.com
39 GREAT BUY!
There is no way you can like the later seasons of seinfeld and not like the first two seasons.I mean this is where it all began, you can see how each character develops from early on. I love all the episodes of seinfeld and friends, and I cant wait until the rest of seinfeld seasons are released. Definetly not the best quality picture but I think kramer is even funnier in these early seasons than in the later ones. Go out and get the first 3 seasons soon.
40 Notes About Nothing
I am so glad to finally see these shows being released on DVD. This first box set includes seasons one and two, in which the show and characters were still evolving. Perhaps these episodes aren't the best of the series run as some reviewers have suggested but they are still absolutely hilarious. My personal favorite of the set is Season 2, Episode 11, "The Heart Attack," for the absolutely sublime scene with the holistic healer, which also spawned some wonderful outtakes.
The set comes with many extras including interviews and commentary, and a feature called "notes about nothing" which puts interesting facts about the individual episodes on the screen in the style of "Pop Up Video." I recommend watching the episode without this feature first as the notes are distracting unless you are already familiar with the plotpoints. There are also numerous alternate scenes, deleted scenes, and outtakes, all of which are very entertaining.
I love "Seinfeld" and this set is so well done that it makes all the waiting worthwhile. This is the best possible way to spend your comedic entertainment dollar.
41 A Shock
After reading all the positive reviews I couldn't wait to buy this dvd set.All I read were raves about picture quality.Crystal clear,razor sharp,mastered in high definition.So it was a shock when I popped the first dvd in my player and saw a picture equal to what I see on tv when I watch the Seinfeld reruns everyday on tv.My dvd player is working and other dvds I own are sharp and clean.The first Seinfeld disc is very fuzzy and no better than broadcast tv quality!!
42 Skip the early seasons
Skip the first couple of seasons, they're terrible. The jokes aren't that funny and neither are the actors. Kramer is barely the Kramer we recognize him as later. Seinfeld is a show about nothing, and nothing is exactly how much money you should spend on these dvds.
43 one star inappropriate reviews from a stupid kid
he thinks seinfeld is lame but spiderman is the best? come back kid when you get pubes and start understanding life a little...it ain't about spiderman i can tell you that much...seinfeld captures every awkward type accident that we have ever encountered before and makes us realize how silly the little things are that annoy us ...I have posted reviews for dvd's before and amazon rejected them, although I felt they were entirely appropriate, so how this little punk kid gets not one, but two lousy reviews in that aren't even reviews is beyond me...I don't know, maybe he's related to someone on the amazon staff...anyway, I reported it as inappropriate...so whether you'll ever see MY review will see the light of day remains to be seen...this is one of the best shows that has ever graced the tv screen, and now it has finally been given the royal treatment and released on season sets...i applaud the folks responsible for their efforts and if you are a fan, you should not hesitate in purchasing every season set
44 best show on tv now on dvd
One of the best tv shows ever is finally available on DVD. I have been waiting for this day ever since the show ended. This "show about nothing" is funny, quirky, and weird at times. Its a show about a New York comedian, his 3 best friends, and the crazy situations they get themselves into. Although it pushes the envelope on reality, most of us know someone that we can imagine doing these crazy things that Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer do. That's why the show became such a hit. WE would never do that, but WE can imagine someone doing it. After a slow start, (belive it or not, the best show on tv almost never made it past the first episode), Seinfeld quickly became the top conversation at the cooler friday morning at work. "Did you see seindfeld lat night"? It also came to tv at a time when stand up comedy was at its hay day. A few years later, or a few years earlier, Seinfeld would not have become the hit it was. It led the way for Ray Ramono and other stand up comedians to bring their shows into our homes now. from thebijou.net movie reviews by a fan, not a critic!
45 WOW
Well now that I have bought the first 2 volums and watched them all, I can say that it is amazing. The sound and picture are great. The 'Notes about Nothing' for every show is very cool, the first time I ever saw this feature. The Kramer vs. Kramer feature was so amazing, no wonder the whole cast loved Michael R. The bloopers are just great, and there are lots of them. Alot of the shows have introduction about specific shows told by the cast and production team, on how the story came about or things that happened when shooting, which is another great feature. And finally the commentaries are great. Oh yes, the fact that it is original length episodes is another great feature, it is amazing to see how much TV cuts from the reruns today. Looking forward to season 4 and up.
46 Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld are geniuses
I got a good deal on this DVD at dvdspree_com
47 Yada Yada Yada
I can see why seasons one and two were released together -- no one would buy season one on its own, with a scant five episodes from a comedy troupe that only started finding its voice four episodes into the second season. While "Seinfeld" may have been cutting edge when it aired, the first two seasons and particularly the first eight episodes look very 1980s and lack punch. Perhaps that is because shows like "Friends" and "Sex and the City" picked up where "Seinfeld" left off and pushed the envelope even further. But as a collector's item, this box set is priceless -- especially for the bonus material in which its founders explain how the writers managed to make the scripts tighter and funnier and how Jerry, Elaine and the other stars found their voices. In all fairness, as a documentary in this set explains, it was next to impossible to develop the show's characters until the second season because NBC ordered the pilot, then several months later ordered four more shows and only later decided to order 13 episodes. So with the uncertainty, I suppose it's remarkable that the show ever made it.
48 Not a bad DVD set, but the special features are lacking
Maybe it's just me, but I really hate DVD sets that have hidden features. When I shell out money for something, just give it to me, don't make it like a video game that has characters to unlock. The discs in this set have some features that can be viewed only by playing with the various menus to find the other options. I get annoyed by this.
Now that that is out of my system, I loved Seinfeld over its entire run, watching the premiere when it first aired and then watching the series till it ended. The episodes are presented in the order they were filmed rather than the order they aired, which actually makes the continuity better for this set.
The Notes About Nothing, an option that displays trivia about the cast, crew, and storyline as the episodes play, are OK, but at times they scroll by three lines at a time too fast to read without pausing the disc, and I read fast. Had that been remedied before sending these out, I would be much happier with the feature.
The best part of the set, to me, is the outtakes. When this cast gets to laughing I just lose it, and you can tell from most of the episodes that there were lots of smiles and laughing that went on, from the expressions on the actors' faces and how they are often shot from behind in certain scenes. I would have liked more outtakes, but for a fifteen year old show they might not have any more than these. Still great viewing, though.
The behind-the-scenes stuff is OK, if a bit dry and somewhat padded in length by clips from the shows themselves. The audio commentaries that can be run are pretty disappointing. There are none with all four cast members, which would have rocked, but some have three (all but Seinfeld), likely due to the money issues that delayed this set so long in the first place.
All in all, I am happy with the purchase, even if the features are not so great, mainly because I love the show and can now watch whichever episodes I like whenever I want.
49 Funny, but a bit cold
It took me a loooooong time to get used to Seinfeld, and I still have mixed feelings about. For even though the show is often very funny, and groundbreaking, I just can't get past that I really don't like any of the characters. They are neurotic, selfabsorbed, and small-minded. The problems which occupy them are microscopic ones: It is a huge issue when somebody sees you (apparently) picking your nose. They "handle" all those problems mainly by lying and avoidance. They never seem to learn that it does not work.
It is clear that this comes from Larry David, and his personality is even more clear in "Curb Your Enthusiasm", a show I just gave up on. It is openly acknowledged that a lot from both shows comes directly from his experiences and personality (George mostly). Rob Reiner in an interview calls Larry David "curmudgeonly, misanthropic, and dyspeptic". And Rob is not even an enemy!
Still, like I said, often funny, and the DVDs are very good.
And you might well learn something about people. I do suppose some people are like these, though I don't like the thought.
50 IT'S ABOUT TIME! WELL WORTH THE WAIT
The most unique show on television..I had forgotten how much I love this show..I never missed it..and I ALMOST MISSED THIS..I almost changed my mind and did not order the dvds..I got season 1-3...one of the rare shows that I hate to end! So, of course, I just go to the next episode! This is great..thank you Jerry, Larry & gang for getting together to make this possible!
51 It's about time seinfeld came out on DVD
Love the DVD quality and special features. I would have liked to see more bloopers and deleted scences but there is enough in there to make it worth the purchase or rental. I didn't care for the commentary track, seems like they didn't care as much about the show as the seinfans, just needed to lay down a commentary for the dvd attitude, still gets five stars because its the best sitcom ever and it's DVD quality!
52 The best DVD package I've ever bought
It contains a LOT of special features: "Inside Look" to most episodes explaining how they wrote it, Deleted scenes, bloopers, interviews. The story of the show. Early TV appearences, Audio & subtitles in 4 langues, etc.
Each disc comes in it's own case. They couldn't have made it better.
53 If you don't like Seinfeld, don't buy the DVD. Duh!
In the wise words of Don Imus... "I've never met a smart person who didn't have a sense of humor." I say amen to that and quite honestly reckon that what we witnessed on our TV screens for what now seems like 9 very short seasons was a sort of pure, "whipped up out there somewhere in the stars" kind of entertainment genius that TV in it's current apocalyptic preoccupation with reality dribble and cookie cutter sit-coms may sadly never capture again. But thank the almighty we can now unleash this comedic lightning in a bottle whenever we need a crack like fix of "nothing" by just dropping a DVD into a tray, dimming the lights and pretending it's Thursday night in 1991 all over again. You know honestly I'm a bit suspicious as to the motives of people who would waste their time writing a review about something they obviously don't get and know very little about, I know "nothing" and subtlety are hard concepts to grasp sometimes but if you let yourself go and quit waiting for someone to lead you to the "one-liners" to drink you might just appreciate the fact that Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David figured that the audience was smart enough to get "it" without "it" being shoved down their collective throats. They understood that the laughs and loyalty they would earn by not dumbing the whole process down by resorting to pathetic ratings period tricks like offering viewers "an emotional Seinfeld we'd never forget" or having Elaine and George get married in the season finale' to find out next season it was all just some twisted dream sequence would be much more rewarding in the end. I guess it's sort of like when they say you should never talk about politics or religion at a dinner party, I think I'll ad Seinfeld to that list, bottom line is, if people don't get it, they never will so why argue the facts? It's just a dirty shame they find themselves prisoners of such a bleak humorless little rock of a planet. Now as far as the DVD goes, even without the fantastic extra's (which go to 11) it's Seinfeld on DVD... `nough said! Heck I would have been satisfied if they'd released it dubbed in Bulgarian and had packaged the whole thing in smelly old mildew ravaged newspaper! And that thing about smart people having a sense of humor... I guess the fact that I love this DVD and can't get enough Seinfeld makes me a freaking genius, a genius that can't spell mind you, but a genius that knows how to laugh!
54 The Greatest Sitcom Ever!
Okay, maybe the title of this review was a little over-the-top, but I just can't help it. This show was the lone wolf of television sitcoms. Nothing was like it then, and nothing is like it now. I called it the "lone wolf" sitcom, because it was out there. Uncoventional? Yes, most definitely. "Seinfeld" broke all the barriers for all the other television sitcoms that followed. I mean come on. Name one show from 1989 and back that got away with what Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David wrote.
Anyway, this DVD collection contains all original episodes from seasons 1 and 2. Uncut, remastered, and oh, so awesome. The special features on these discs are fantastic. All jammed pack with an hour or so long documentary, which for those who didn't watch Thanksgiving night was the special that aired that night except this is the unedited version of the documentary. Each discs also contains an "Inside Look" into the story of certain episodes and has interviews with all the casts members and writers with whom share their experience of that particular episode with us.
Well....there is alot here to talk about, but I'm just going to say that if you do not own this DVD set, then I urge you to pick it up. This show was innovative and one of the funniest sitcoms I've ever seen.
55 don't buy this
Don't give any more money to this movie, Seinfeld is already rich enough, too much for his own good. I like the series but it would be wasted money to buy this, spend your money on "The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition Collector's Gift Set)" if you already have the extended editions of Fellowship and Two Towers, if you don't buy "The Lord of the Rings - The Motion Picture Trilogy (Special Extended DVD Edition)".
56 DVD easter eggs
hey i found some easter eggs on volume one and was wondering if anyone else found different ones other then these :
Camera testing for lighting and coloring.
On disc 1, go to the extras section and press up twice to highlight the chili. Press enter to view 3 minutes of Camera tests for lighting and coloring of the apartment once the show was picked up after the pilot with commentary by i think the show director and maybe the set director i dont know u will just ahve to check.
One on disc 3 of Volume 1, go to Extras, then click on Inside Looks and one of the Chinese crackers becomes active, click on it and you see an Inside look on a discarded episode, "The Bet"
Then on disc 4 of Volume 1, go to Set Up, a stain from George's hospital food is active, click on it and you see a comparison of Seinfeld unrestored and remastered. Haven't found any on disc 2 yet, or any in volume 3.
please tell me if u can find any other ones!
57 Finally !!! Here they are!!!
First off, I am a huge Seinfeld fan, I have over 300 collectible items from the show including a piece of stage from the Marv Griffen set, and the original numbers off of Jerrys apartment, I have over 150 autographs from the cast and crew, so from all of this you can tell that I am a fan. I purchased the entire Series off of ebay some time ago only to be most disappointed with the quality and the commercials which were included!!!
Today I picked up the seasons 1,2,3 and am most satisfied with the quality but most of all I absolutely all of the bonus footage, the interviews are absolutely great, and any Seinfeld fan knows that there simply just are not enough of these interviews, however most of all I love the bloopers that are included, they're absolutely HILARIOUS!!! and very rare indeed. Of course you can not go wrong with the episodes that are digitally remastered and sound wonderful. The season 1-2 set included the very rare Pilot episode titled"The Seinfeld Chronicles" which I personally have only had the pleasure to see one other time from the set I purchased from ebay.
This is a sure buy for any Seinfeld fan whether large or small. I truly can not say enough about these two sets. I have a very large DVD collection with over 350 DVDs and over 500 recorded DVDs(I have a DVD Burner). I can honestly say that Seinfeld Seasons 1-3 are in my top 5 DVDs, and were worth absolutely every singly penny and more!
Go out and buy these 2 sets, you will thank me later. Get them for Christmas, or Hannakuh or any other way possible, JUST GET THEM however you may. Trust me it is worth all the wait and hype. Best collection to date in my opinion.
Thank you Columbia Tri-Star for releasing these You have saved my Seinfeld collection and I can finally resell my ebay purchased Set. I simply do not need it anymore since these are finally being legally released.
Buy These 2 Sets, You will cherish every singly moment!
58 I've been waiting for this!
This classic sit-com follows the adventures of comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his three fictional friends-the insecure, easily irritated George Costanza (Jason Alexander), the aggressive, neurotic Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), and the supremely strange Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards)-as they deal with the absurdities of everyday life. In the opinions of many (mine included) it's pretty much the funniest sit-com ever. Over the course of nine years, it developed a huge cast of memorable supporting characters and some truly hilarious story arcs. My wife and I love this show. We wear out tapes that we've made from the TV broadcasts.
Now, it's finally being released on DVD. We received ours in the mail yesterday and I could scarcely be more pleased. There are tons of extras that will take us hours to get through. It's nice to see that the creators of the show have gone to great pains to produce a fully loaded set that rewards the fans for their patience. Let's face it-they would have had a best-seller on their hands even if there were no extras at all. Let's hope they don't slack off with future releases.
59 this is the way to do it
OK, everyone take note...this is the way to release a TV series box set:
A) Load it up with extras...commentary, deleted scenes (albeit light), gag reel, docs, etc
B) Don't try to fake us out with partial seasons disguised as full seasons (I'm talking to you Happy Days, Threes Company, et al) Seinfeld did the right thing and combined seasons 1 and 2 in one set since they were both partial
C) Don't rip us off on the price...i'm talking to you Star Trek, SCTV, etc...
This is an excellent box set that is recommended for anyone who likes comedy, only problems: the commentary can be a little sparse (long stretches when noone says anything) and the fact that the show is so overexposed (playing on tv every five minutes...not that there's anything wrong with that)
60 Great DVD's
I bought seasons 1 & 2 the day they came out. The packaging and graphics is great, one of the best I've seen. The box also contains exact details on what is featured on each dvd, which is great. It's a little strange watching the episodes without all the laugh tracks added, but the high def remake is wonderful. I would have liked to have seen bloopers & outtakes included for EACH episode, not just a few of them on one of the dvd's. But overall, it's a great set, and I'm going back tomorrow to buy Season 3!
61 Something about nothing
Get Out! "Seinfeld" on DVD? He's already the Master of His Domain why would it need to be released it on DVD? Because the fans demanded it and justice can only be served if one of the most popular and best sitcoms can be viewed, uncut and with lots and lots of background material on this groundbreaking show. Just a warning this review is for the gift set which includes the salt shakers, playing cards and a copy of one of Larry David's scripts. That's the main difference between this gift set (that and the fact that it includes the two boxed sets including the first three "seasons"). The first season consisted of five episodes (including the pilot)while the second consisted of 13 episodes as the network decided to commit to the show when the show received solid ratings. The third season consists of 22 episodes. All the episodes are the uncut original episodes that aired on NBC (most of the episodes in syndication are usually trimmed by a minute or two). The boxed set has a slipover case. Inside the inside slipcase each disc is nicely housed in individual slim DVD holders. 15 commentary tracks (if I'm counting correctly)for both sets. Deleted scenes, unused stand up bits, promos, featurettes make this a generous set particulary when compared to the bare bones releases for other similar (although not as funny) series.
When "The Seinfeld Chronicles" (the original title) first aired as a limited series no one suspected it would be the next big thing. Seinfeld and his collaborator/co-creator/co-producer and frequent co-writer Larry David pushed TV comedy to its boundaries and then demolished them. They'd then establish new boundaries and demolish those. That's groundbreaking, important television. It's also what made "Seinfeld" unique. Sure, "Who's The Boss?" could be funny but it had to be about something where someone learned something in every episode. Seinfeld's and David's mantra "learn nothing and be about nothing" proved that TV touching on the absurdity of real life could be funnier than TV where the characters learned valuable lessons and became better people. In truth, that rarely happens in the real world and the fact that Seinfeld made fun of and played with that convention made it important. It helped that it was damn funny as well.
An exceptionally sharp looking high definition transfer makes this one of the best looking transfer I've seen in awhile. The pilot episode doesn't look quite as sharp. It's clear that it's drawn from a second generation videotaped master. The colors bleed a bit but and the image isn't quite as sharp as the rest of the series.
The hour long documentary has interesting, revealing tidbits including a shocker from Julia Louis- Dreyfus-she never saw the original pilot episode. In fact, she didn't see it until she prepped for the commentary tracks and interview for this boxed set. Larry David's acerbic dry fatalistic sense of humor (which informs his terrific show "Curb Your Enthusiasm" on HBO) along with the witty, informed but ultimately wacky observations of the rest of the cast and crew make this a marvelous documentary. Unlike the featurettes or documentaries on a lot of TV shows (any of the "Sex and the City" ones for example), to invert a famous quip by a famous writer, "there's there there". Substance for a show about nothing what an ironic twist but in reality "Senfield" was about something. It was about the absurd little moments that populate our lives but a little more twisted.
We also get a trivia filled "Notes About Nothing" that can be viewed while watching the various episodes. Sometimes it's about...well nothing but most of the time there's fascinating bits of trivia in this text commentary. "In the Vault" includes deleted scenes from season 1 & 2. Finally, we get commentaries from Jerry, Larry David, writer Larry Charles and Jason, Julia & Michael on 6 classic episodes. There's also two versions of the pilot with interesting differences included (not the least of which is the weak opening music which doesn't compare to the final theme).
So...yada, yada yada buy this today....yada, yada, yada.
62 Seasons 1 & 2 Are Not the Best of Seinfeld
Seinfeld grew to be one of the best comedy shows on TV, but it isn't hard to understand why it originally struggled. During the first two seasons the actors were still trying to define their roles and many of the episodes were slow paced, tended to mope, and the characters often had a whiny dialogue delivery. By the end of season two, and the Chinese Restaurant episode, the characters were getting better and the show was starting to take shape. Probably the best part of this DVD collection is the "Making of Seinfeld" extra. Don't get me wrong, I think Seinfeld is great, but seasons 1 & 2 pale in comparison to the middle and later years of its stay on TV.
63 Terrible!!
In the words of Comicbook Guy on the Simpsons: "Worst Show Ever"!!!! This show is crap,and its on tv every minute, so why buy the lousy dvd's. So you can see some stupid extras. I try watching it, and its just so stupid. There is no story. One episode is about shrinkage, the next show is about Keith Hernendez's loogie, the next one George is making like a bed under his desk. No plot, no cliffhangers, just dumb simple minded buffoonery. Lousy show. If you wanna watch something smart, and that doesn't kill brain cells, watch a smart show like Cheers, or M*A*S*H.
64 The Greatest Comedy has the worst commentary
Jerry and Larry are so unprepared in their commentary on this DVD (OK I could only listen to their first one). After seeing so many great movie and TV commentaries (take any Buffy DVD season for example) how dissapointing it was to hear Jerry and Larry talk about "nothing". A big disappointment for all to the fans who have waited for this DVD release. My rating is on the commentary.... Seinfeld as a show is the greatest so buy the DVD sets.
65 What a lame show
I heard many good things about seinfeld and one day I decided to watch it, but I couldn't sit through one episode, I kept hearing laughs and laughs over jokes or things that just didn't think were funny at all.
I know there are many fans of this show out there, but if you ask me, Seinfeld is pure cr@p.
66 Blues Fix
Seinfeld never fails to bring out a few laughs. Raymond gets routine, Will and grace aren't always that gay, Frasier..Oh Please!!! Seinfeld's a timeless classic! Its the one thing that works without fail. Each and every time.
67 One of the best
For some strange reason us folks in the Antipodes have been given the rare privilege of a release of these sets before the US. I haven't laughed so much in ages. This set is brilliant. Sure, they're still finding their feet in the first few episodes, but it is great from the outset. George, in particular, is hysterical. The added extras, bloopers, deleted scenes and the doco on the making of the series all make this set (which would've been great with just the episodes) outstanding value for even the most casual fan of the series. Don't hesitate - you won't regret it. If this doesn't make you laugh, you'd better get medical attention pronto!
68 Seinfeld DVDs in Australia
I'm a huge fan of Seinfeld, and I'd love to own it all so I can watch it at my leisure. Anyway, I went into Target (Rockhampton, Australia) yesterday to check out the Seinfeld DVDs - I was seriously thinking about buying them. The prices were :
- Season 1&2 are $80 AUD
- Season 3 is $80 AUD
So, $160 AUD for 40 episodes. Given that there are 180 episodes, the total cost of owning Seinfeld will be about 160 * 180 / 40 = $720 AUD. And, to watch these you will be juggling anything up to 30 DVD disks.
Yeuck.
As much as I love Seinfeld, I'm not all that keen on paying a $700+ for it, but worst of all I hate the thought of juggling 30 damn DVDs. So, I'm waiting for higher format disk versions to come out. Hurry up Blu-Ray !!
I can't imagine too many people out there spending $700 on Seinfeld - and Target's shelves were full of the first 2 packs, and no-one was buying them (or even looking at them) when I was there. Maybe when all the packs are released they will have a huge discount sale to clear all the stock that isn't moving - at least that's what I hope. $200 or less would be great for the whole 180 episodes. Then I would buy the complete set - but I still hate the thought of juggling 30 DVDs. ;)
All on 1 super capacity disc would be much better. ;)
69 A Top 3 All-Time best show
I cant get enough of Seinfeld. I enjoy the earlier episodes (seasons 1-3) the best for some reason. The show is in syndication all over yet, I cant wait to get the series on DVD. One of my favorite episodes is "The Chinese Restaurant" along with "The Parking Garage". I truly think the show was at it's best in the first 3-4 years, but I still enjoy all episodes.
70 does this dvd have the seinfeld chronicles pilot episode?
please write a review to answer my question thanx
71 Great show, regardless of Nathaniel's comments
OK, the guy who thinks Seinfeld sucks? Not a very credible source. Examine his other reviews. He (yes, HE) gave Angel and The Gilmore Girls outstanding ratings.
Adios, credibility (and your Guy Card needs to be revoked)
72 I have a copy of it right here in my hands...
It's not often that we in Australia get releases before both the U.S & U.K, but lucky for us on this occasion, both box sets have been released today, October 20, 2004, over a month prior to U.S release.
I'm glad to say that they're everything we've been promised and then some more. the Oz versions are identical to the forthcoming U.S versions with the exception of the covers, which are typically disappointing versions of the U.S ones. (2 Amaray cases in a shoddy slipcase). Apart from that, all the contents are identical.
I won't bother reviewing the episodes as we all are familiar with their brilliance but it's good to finally have unedited versions with no commercial breaks. And the HD remasters are fantastic - not quite as good as the Twin Peaks remasters a few years ago but incredibly impressive.
The bonus extras really do set the benchmark for tv on dvd releases - they're thoroughly, ah, thorough. Most episodes are representing with bonus material - deleted scenes, bloopers, ect.
Can't be bothered writing any more. I'm back to the box......enjoy!
73 You MUST Buy Seinfeld
I live in Australia and Seinfeld Seaons 1-3 was released here today, a bit earlier than up in the US and let me recommend that if you're undecided about buying Seinfeld put your doubts aside. Looking at the episode reviews on each of the boxes just makes me crack up laughing as I remember some of the classic moments just from a description!! You MUST buy Seinfeld. It is the funniest sitcom EVER!!!!!!!!!!
74 Seinfeld is the best tv ever created in history
I am from Australia and I must say,,recently kramer was in Australia promoting the DVD and it was great to see him out of character and he was very funny. Also I LOVE SEINFELD,,No show ever or movie comes close to this show. The writers of this show are amazing. I just wish that even something half as funny as seinfeld would come out on tv. But sadly i dont think it is going to happen. People say "friends" is as good as seinfeld or better,,and that is the most stupid statement ever. "friends has nothing on seinfeld..but only other show that comes CLOSE would be the fresh prince of bel-air but thats about it. Get the DVD,,you dont want to miss it!!
75 Finally!
Aaaa, as to the those that complain about the show being indifferent toward others' well-being - That's the joke! There was even an episode that addressed this premise where all the characters ended up in prison because of their indifference as Kramer filmed a fat man being mugged and the "gang" just stood around making commentary.
That's the beauty and cleverness of the show; it pokes fun at people's indifference towards each other while showing the neurotic side of human nature. Those of you that have lived in a "big city" will definitely understand this. It will leave you saying "I can't believe he/she just said or did that!" It's a jovial poke at the 80's-90's yuppie/slacker over-analytical crowd.
Warning!!! If you are not into dark/black comedy, don't buy these sets. On the other hand if you are, happy Festivus!
76 Seinfeld and Friends-a tie
I didn't really get into Seinfeld until it went off the air, but now that TBS shows it every night for an hour, sometimes for two, I can't get enough of it. From yada yada yada-to the soup nazi episode. It is hillarious. You have to wonder how George got a date sometimes, because he was so moody, but he was one of my favorite characters, he told it how it was. Jerry was always the one to pay because he was a "minor" celebrity, Kramer was always full of nervous energy, and Elaine was always gorgeous. If it wasn't how she looked, it was her wonderful acting abilities. I love this show, and I know it took a long time to come out, but when it does, I will be standing in line for my copy. Excellent comic relief after a day full of hassles, watch a comedy about nothing!
77 who doesn't love Seinfeld?
The only problem I have with this set is I want more features, more inane trivia on Jerry, like clues to the Superman references and its origin.
78 Finally on DVD
So, "Seinfeld" is finally on DVD. You gotta wonder what took so long. In the early episodes of "Seinfeld", the show would start out with Jerry doing his stand up act, but until the 8th or 9th season, none of the episodes did.
This show is about absolutely nothing. My brother would ask me how do I get "Seinfeld". I told him you don't have to get it, you just have to watch it. Clearly, he's not into "Seinfeld". Neither is my dad. He doesn't really care for Jerry and George, because when they shout their voices get all high and whiny. He hates that. It doesn't really bother me that much.
What "Cheers", "Family Ties", "The Cosby Show" and "Night Court" did in the 80's, "Seinfeld" did in the 90's.
79 2 Minutes makes all the difference
If television serves only to fill the void between commercials, as others more eloquent than myself have said, then Seinfeld is right up there with the best "fillers" of TV sitcoms of recent years. Having seen most, if not all of the episodes on reruns I am pleased to see the upcoming DVD release, finally being made available. What I am looking forward to most of all however, is the original episode length - most reruns are trimmed to allow for the aforementioned commercials on non network stations, and even episodes you may have seen countless times, feel more complete. Comparing the original network shows with reruns is almost like a "directors cut" I noticed little nuances and subtle scenes that made what were previously often disjointed episodes, make more sense - often with hilarious portions trimmed. The "show about nothing" as it was billed was hugely succesful, and like others I concur with some criticisms levelled toward the more fantastical plots (especially after season 3). All that said, if you are a fan, this will be an essential purchase. The DVD set is billed as being loaded with extra's from commercials to featurettes, and the all round package represents pretty good value. I am looking forward to getting the set, but will say that as much as I like Seinfelds wry observaional comedy, I think watching the whole first seasons back to back would be a bit numbing. However, as a long term viewing investment, I don't think any lover of great TV comedy will go wrong here. Enjoy!
80 Seinfeld--the only good years
When the show was actually about nothing, i.e. Seasons 1-3, this was a brilliant show. After that it was just ridiculous.
The simplicity of the Chinese Restaurant, the parking lot-- episodes that revolved around one location, were a tremendous showcase for Jerry's stand-up: comedy to which everyone can relate.
After about the third year, it ceased to be a show about nothing and started being a show about crazy, kooky coincidences that linked everyone's stories together but were completely unbelievable. The realism which made the comedy so genuine in the early days was sacrificed for over-the-top, far-fetched slapsticky farce.
I love sitcoms. I was sad to see this one lose what made it so unique, and then embraced for its irritating wackiness.
Then again, everybody in the world likes Seinfeld so I must have just missed the mark on this show. Give me a smart show like "Newsradio" or "Arrested Development" any day of the week.
Forgive me for using this space to mourn the loss of, what I felt was once a terrific show, but was all too quickly turned into a cartoon.
81 BEST SHOW EVERRRRRR!!! I hate exclaimation points LOL!!!
This is all a great thing for all Seinfeld fans, greatest show finally after so long being released on DVD. But I have one question, I want to know, want to have solid info on all 9 seasons on DVD. Some sites say yes, some say nothing at all as if there is nothing like that coming anytime soon. So if anybody knows anything about it and release dates, just put it up so all fans could see and probably a link to the site/sites, something official, no independent websites because that's the only place i've seen this. Thank you.
82 Beyond all else
I have seen several Sitcoms, as well as standup and slapstick comedy. Seinfeld is a concept beyond all that I have ever experiences: 20-25 minutes of pure, uninhibited humor. If you can't see that, then you're either one of those overly sensitive types, or you just don't get it. This is simply the greatest SHOW ever created.
83 Seinfeld fan
"I love a good posse."
"What's the appeal of the posse?""The appeal of the posse? Posse has tremendous appeal. Get away from the job, you camp out, you're with friends. I mean, come on, it's a week-long game of hide-and-go-seek on horseback."
- Jerry and Nina, in "The Letter"
This is a got-to-have for any true Seinfeld fan.
84 SEINFELD!! the best show ever made on tv
Seinfeld is a work of art and should be played on tv more often. I suggest to anyone that they buy this DVD it will never regret it and it is sure to give you hundreds of laughs anytime
85 good show
What can i say, what a great show. New York.
These first episodes weren't my favorite, compared to later episodes. But, they were still good.
I guess my only fear with buying this show on DVD is that I've probably seen these episodes too many times on reruns. That really takes the fun out of it. Then after I watch them on DVD, I probably won't want to watch them again for some time. Luckily, season three comes out the same day as this first box set does.
86 I Wasn't Going To Wait For Christmas
I have already pre-ordered the box sets for Seinfeld Season 1 and 2 and the box set for Season 3. I hope there is a lot of advanced orders, so that they will release more seasons before the end of the year. I got to have something to ask for as a present! LOL!
87 Yeah, I agree Seinfeld sucks! Oh, wait...
Man, how does one go about reviewing one of the greatest t.v. shows ever? In a few hundred words, no less!
There has been a lot of talk about the 'genius' of "Seinfeld". The show was built on one simple philosophy: real life is the best comedy. I once heard a comedian expound by saying that the funniest man can sit around and make up hilarious jokes all day long, but nothing will hit a homerun like something that has happened in your everyday life that other ordinary people can relate to. (This is why "Everybody Loves Raymond" is so big, and it goes back to Lucy.) Seinfeld took normal events and spun them into oddly-familiar but wacky plots. Similarly, each [main] character was someone we could identify with -- although hopefully not completely.
I think that's genius point A: to take reality (a.k.a., "nothing") and tweak it into something to laugh to until it hurt.
Genius point B is thus: every show featured a "woven together" theme. Each character's individual storyline eventually somehow managed to end up interacting with the other respective pieces. Two episodes step into mind straight off: 1) when George started doing the opposite of his instinct and went "up" while misfortune befell Elaine and she went "down" and Jerry ended up "even" in-between them; 2) when George lost his keys in the pothole and had to jackhammer them out, meanwhile Elaine pretended to be a janitor - and at one point they pass on the street and nod knowingly about their fake jobs. This was beautifully illustrated in the final episode when it all came back around and their selfishness kicked them in the collective butt.
Of course they were greedy, selfish and sometimes downright nasty... that's why they were funny. They were everyday people carried to the extreme. They were the personified exhibitions of many of the fears and thoughts that we bury in the real world.
That leads into genius point C: the characters were amazingly well-crafted, individually and as an ensemble. To illustrate this, look beyond the obvious top 4. How many shows can you name more than a couple supporting characters for? "Seinfeld" has the parents, J. Peterman, Puddy, Jackie Chiles, Newman, the Soup Nazi, Joe Mayo and so on for a mile. They played at varying levels of importance -- some recurring, some in 1 or 2 episodes -- but we remember each vividly. That is amazing.
"Seinfeld" certainly was not the first great comedy and it will not be the last, but it will forever hold a firm place as one of the big ones. Not everyone will agree on that, naturally, but the majority sure does and credit should be given to all involved for that gift. And now that we have the DVDs we can watch them ad nauseum, which will in turn make us fan[atics] profoundly happy, which will mean "Seinfeld" is doing something quite unexpected... benefiting the world!
88 Seinfeld fans against reality
With all the garbage reality shows that keep coming out of the woodwork- the Bachelor, Who wants to marry my dad?, Survivor, Extreme Makeovers...yada yada yada. It seems like every week a new "reality" TV show is coming on. Thank goodness for Seinfeld. I watch it every weekday when I get out of my job and when the DVD comes out I will surely buy them so I can watch it whenever I want. These 4 characters are hilarious-- people who don't like it really don't realize what it's really about...4 neurotic people put into hilariously funny situations. I think that's better than any show...ever!
89 Best Show Ever!
Critics and fans agree, this is the best show ever. Finally, we can watch them without commercials and without the merciless editing of syndication.
Now, for those of you whom do not consider this the greatest show ever, I feel sorry for you because it just means you have missed the point. OF COURSE THE CHARACTERS ARE SELF CENTERED! First, the show is about THEM! Second, its satire, people! In case you haven't noticed, America is self-centered, and Americans are self-centered. Sure, there are those of us who aren't, but come on. If you don't act like the characters in Seinfeld, you at least want to from time to time. Plus, it's FUNNY! Oh, Friends makes me laugh, but not like Seinfeld. The way David and Seinfeld string together the multiple plots is pure genius. (See Curb Your Enthusiasm for a continuance of this genius.) Best of all, Seinfeld is the perfect mix of low-brow and intelligent humor. And there is never any true drama (unlike Friends). It's just a smart, witty, funny show. And it's all about nothing. Marvelous!
90 Yes, it does have subtitles, and commentary...
According to sonypictures.com:
"SubTitles: Spanish, Portuguese, French, English
Dubbed: Spanish, French
Original Language: English
aka: Seinfeld: Season 1 & 2
Studio: Columbia Tristar
Features
Episodes remastered in high-definition and presented in their original broadcast form
Audio digitized for optimum quality
Commentary tracks by the cast and producers
New making-of documentary
Two versions of the pilot episode
Blooper reels
Deleted scenes
Never-before-seen Jerry Seinfeld standup clips
Back-stage trivia
Promotional spots
Interviews "
Even though it's on tv regularly, the idea of watching it when I want, and without commercials, and with commentary and extras, makes it a desirable purchase. I am looking forward to owning it, and the price isn't bad here at Amazon!
91 The greatest serie
This is the best group of people I ever saw. As this serie is still one of the most popular in Latin America, it should come with subtitles in spanish.
92 Regarding commentary
Actually, there will be commentary for selected episodes. Info can be found at sonypictures website:
Volume 1 (Seasons 1 and 2):
Disc 1: Larry David (LD, hereafter) and Jerry Seinfeld (JS, hereafter) on 'The Stake Out'
Disc 2: Julia Louis Dreyfus (JLD, hereafter), Jason Alexander (JA, hereafter) and Michael Richards (MR, hereafter) on 'The Busboy'; also writer Larry Charles (LC, hereafter) on 'The Baby Shower'
Disc 3: none
Disc 4: LC on 'The Heart Attack'; JLD, JA, and MR on 'The Revenge'; LD, JS on 'The Deal'
Volume 2 (Season 3):
Disc 1: LC on 'The Library'; LD and JS on 'The Pen'
Disc 2: Director/Producer Tom Cherones (TC, hereafter) and Production Designer Tom Azzari (TA, hereafter) on 'The Parking Garage'
Disc 3: JLD, JA, MR on both 'The Subway' and 'The Boyfriend'; LD and JS on 'The Pez Dispenser'
Disc 4: LC on 'The Limo'; TC and TA on 'The Parking Space'
93 NO COMMENTARY?!?
Every dvd extra you could imagine except for the one EVERYBODY WAS HOPING FOR!! I can see Seinfeld in syndication on any of three different channels at almost any hour of the day. Hell, I'm surprised there's no "Seinfeld Channel" yet.
When I first heard rumors of this set being released, everyone was talking about how excited they were to watch the episodes with commentary from Seinfeld, David, and other cast members. Now it appears that there's no running commentary for even A FEW of the episodes.
Bad move. They'll sell anyway, but take a cue from The Simpsons. Every episode comes with commentary, because they creators of the show know that their fans enjoy it.
It's a lot of work to sit there and chit-chat a little while watching what you've created, I'm sure, but your fans (who are solely responsible for your success) are spending money to see these things again.
I don't think I'll even buy these now. I'll just catch a rerun every once in awhile.
94 About time!!!!!
After years of waiting impatiently I am very pleasantly surprised to finally see that it will be out on DVD. Some of the best laughs on TV are on these disks.
95 THERE WILL NEVER BE A BETTER SET OF DVD'S...NEVER
Okay, I might sound like the biggest loser there IS, but I don't think I am alone in being absoluetly elated--and amazed that the best show of all time-Seinfeld is now available for us diehard fans...season by season. (Hold on wishful thinkers, so far there is only seasons one, two and three- but that's FINE with me!!) To be quite honest, I wasn't sure that we would ever finally get the chance to have our beloved episodes on actual DVD. (I have pretty much every episode on TAPE-my room is LITTERED with them). Reasons being I didn't know if the cast (mainly Jerry, Joulia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jason Alexander) would ever be able to put aside their real-life petty differences and give us what we have really wanted for a long time--am I correct?
Hope I have given some helpful opinions and I am givin' this DVD, each and every season, (even the not quite so on-the-ball, less funny and believable last couple of seasons) 5 stars, two thumbs up!
96 You May Commence Hating Me Now
This is such a frivolous and stupid act of rebellion; I see that with over 200 reviews, Seinfeld still gets 5 stars and I just had to dissent, even though I'll be killed by all involved.
But come on, Seinfeld consists of selfish and shallow characters. I've sometimes enjoyed watching the show during countless reruns, but have never liked a single person on the show, and would never waste my money to see an epsiode more than once. It is a show about people who exist only on the surface of their own pathetic egos, without mercy for real humanity.
But then again, I've never liked sitcoms. I just don't think this show is the piece of genius that everybody else seems to think it is. So go ahead, vote my review to be unhelpful. I revel in my refusal to conform.
I love you anyway.
97 One of the best TV series ever
Along with the famed TV shows like Star Trek, the Twilight Zone and The X files I would put Seinfeld even though this is not a science fiction TV series. The reason why it is so good is not only because it is funny, but also because it is intelligent. There is nothing more hilarious than the every-day life, and this Larry and Jerry managed to make fun of perfectly.
98 It is about time!!!
Well... I have got to say it. Finally A DVD that I can call one of a kind. This is not your typicval DVD but the greatest TV show ever made or put on television. I am not kidding when I say that. For those of you who agree with me you know why you get a "holy shit" this is special type feeling when you talk about the memories from years past and recite lines to friends that also enjoy the show. The show just kept getting better and better each and every yeaar that it was out, too bad it had to end. Thank you Jerry, Larry and Sony, keep the DVD's rolling out as quick as you can release them.
Cheers,
Brett
99 Sorry to spoil the party, but....
...I'm going to do a proper review not just a gush-piece about how great it is that the DVD is coming!
First of all, I think these first series had a quiet charm about them. They were plausible, and the characters at least passably likeable. E.g in 'The Jacket', George and Jerry stuck by Elaine and didn't abandon her cranky dad...which you wouldn't have blamed them for doing. The early series also include Jerry's stand up routines, which I like!
Now, some people prefer the later series, many of which omit the stand up routines, and show the main characters to be selfish, and mean. Each to their own but I prefer the earlier ones. You could empathinse more with the gang back then.
100 YEEESSSSSSS!!!!!
I cant believe that finally seinfeld will be avaliable on dvd! i cant wait til november, this is the greatest show ever made!!! even if you haven't seen it, watch it and i guaruntee that you will laugh at least once and that you will love it!
