http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/ArticleNews/TPStory/LAC/20040227/SEINFELD27//?query=seinfeld

Does Jerry come across as beeing a-hole'ish to anyone?

Wow! Jerry does seem like a scumbag after reading that.

I created a seperate thread for this article. I think it needs to stand on its own.

Originally posted by Brian Damage
I created a seperate thread for this article. I think it needs to stand on its own.

Ahh..hahaha I was confused for a second there..but good idea.

yeah, I though it was a good article from a cast member's perspective.

Well this is from one perspective. On the other hand, where does it end? Jerry was a creator of the show and the other 3 were actors. Should Newman be cut in on the deal as well ... ? I certainly think they should get $ for doing the DVD, but whether they need a share of the profits is another matter.

Yes, Jerry has every right to hoard the money the show has made. But, it only seems right that the other cast members get some sort of compensation for:

a: making the show as good as it was, and still is-

-and-

b: not being able to have normal acting jobs, because of the tainted views America has on them-

Yeah, I know...poor millionaires, not still getting massive paychecks to gas up their fancy rides, or do whathaveyou with the kind of money they have...

But Jerry, billions?

The way I see it they wanted a piece of the rerun residuals. I think that's fair because they were the stars of the show. Jerry is a billionaire because of that show yet wanted the gand to do the dvd for free. There's something wrong with that.

Not me. I'm more w/ sinatrastar.

Does Jer have enough $$$ to go around.... of course he does, it's absurd.

Does Porsche-boy seem a bit of a selfish A-hole... always has.

Did the 3 contribute to making a good show become great..... of course yes, by their acting.

But the 3 were ACTORS on a show. They were hired help lucky to get such an opportunity and they were paid 'just' compensation for a days work. They can't try to work a deal AFTER the work has already been done. You can't go BACK, and say I want a piece of that pie that you guys did.... the deals were already done, it's history. Just because something is a [huge] success you don't change the rules/deal.
If any of the 3 wanted royalty pay now, they should have become involved with the creative element or production of the show, that's how it works. The people who take the risks & create the whole thing own it & make the long term royalty type cash.

As far as the actors suffering [career wise] by committing and being pidgeon-holed by their parts....
Pfffffffttttttt!!!!! Almost any actor would die for such an opportunity to be in a top show for 8 or 9 years.... that is a career worth big money. I feel NO sympathy for that, and I can usually empathize.

IMO, the DVDs are a different story. They will [appartenly] be involved from the ground floor, have some input & probably strike a deal that will include royalty action.... that's all good. Make your deal, cover your butt & do a good job.

As always, you make an excellent point Maestro.

Yes...that avatar makes it even 2x better.

I don't get the avatar.

Originally posted by Brian Damage
I don't get the avatar.

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/index.php?e=shebang.wmv

This will help you understand.

:lol: Dutabi - thank you for that.... I thank you... my wife thanks you :D

Although it's a little embarrasing, I can watch some crap TV too.

That's great - thanx again :lol:

:lol:

Besides stealing a man's new bride, Seinfeld also dated a 17 year old girl when he was around 40.

He's clearly a decent guy at heart.

:rolleyes:

http://frogstar.com/stern/Celebrities/Jerry%20Seinfeld/shoshana.mp3:

Haha..nice.

Some nice Janice Ian there :lol:

Boy dlemond... you & I have had some 'nice' Jer posts lately.
This is why it's not good to follow celeb's personal lifes too much. Jerry & Larry David has pulled some shnit that could have me irked, but I still find them funny and good at their job. Although sometimes I don't want to make them any more money or fame.
As long as it doesn't become too skewed I hope to separate their personal beliefs from their entertaiment value. If they are good at their craft, they will also keep them separate. It's tuff.

I could give a rat's butt what Jerry does in his personal life. He's a funny guy.