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09-16-2022, 08:10 PM
https://www.looper.com/1012374/julia-louis-dreyfus-best-episodes-of-seinfeld/
BY MERRI PALMER/SEPT. 16, 2022 7:05 PM EDT
The quintessential NBC comedy "Seinfeld" (https://www.looper.com/910456/the-untold-truth-of-seinfeld/) follows friends Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer as they rudely navigate life in Manhattan. The characters are based on real people – Jerry (co-creator Jerry Seinfeld) is based on himself, George Costanza (Jason Alexander) is based on co-creator Larry David, and Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) is based on David's real-life neighbor Kenny Kramer. But who inspired the character of Elaine Benes?
"This person, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who agreed to do this part with three stupid guys and used it to launch one of the most brilliant and spectacular show business careers of all time, this person is a 'network note," said Jerry Seinfeld when presenting Julie Louis-Dreyfus with the 21st Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4USDQ3pYfJk) in 2018.
That's right — Elaine Benes (https://www.looper.com/997120/elaine-almost-had-a-different-name-on-seinfeld/) almost didn't exist. After the pilot of "Seinfeld" aired, NBC doubted the show would succeed, and sent a firm note — add a female lead. Once Louis-Dreyfus was hired, the network agreed to a four-episode season.
Today, "Seinfeld" is unimaginable without the fusion of Elaine Benes' antics and Louis-Dreyfus' comedy. Elaine broke barriers for female characters on television through her hilariously brave and often miscalculated moves throughout nine seasons, fueled by Louis-Dreyfus' own dance moves, incredible ability to yell "Shut up!" and brazen one-of-the-guys attitude. Through her role as Elaine, Louis-Dreyfus blazed a vastly successful career for herself and other comedic women to follow.
Here's a curated list of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' best episodes of "Seinfeld." Warning: do not watch with a full bladder, as you may soil yourself with laughter.
BY MERRI PALMER/SEPT. 16, 2022 7:05 PM EDT
The quintessential NBC comedy "Seinfeld" (https://www.looper.com/910456/the-untold-truth-of-seinfeld/) follows friends Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer as they rudely navigate life in Manhattan. The characters are based on real people – Jerry (co-creator Jerry Seinfeld) is based on himself, George Costanza (Jason Alexander) is based on co-creator Larry David, and Cosmo Kramer (Michael Richards) is based on David's real-life neighbor Kenny Kramer. But who inspired the character of Elaine Benes?
"This person, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who agreed to do this part with three stupid guys and used it to launch one of the most brilliant and spectacular show business careers of all time, this person is a 'network note," said Jerry Seinfeld when presenting Julie Louis-Dreyfus with the 21st Annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4USDQ3pYfJk) in 2018.
That's right — Elaine Benes (https://www.looper.com/997120/elaine-almost-had-a-different-name-on-seinfeld/) almost didn't exist. After the pilot of "Seinfeld" aired, NBC doubted the show would succeed, and sent a firm note — add a female lead. Once Louis-Dreyfus was hired, the network agreed to a four-episode season.
Today, "Seinfeld" is unimaginable without the fusion of Elaine Benes' antics and Louis-Dreyfus' comedy. Elaine broke barriers for female characters on television through her hilariously brave and often miscalculated moves throughout nine seasons, fueled by Louis-Dreyfus' own dance moves, incredible ability to yell "Shut up!" and brazen one-of-the-guys attitude. Through her role as Elaine, Louis-Dreyfus blazed a vastly successful career for herself and other comedic women to follow.
Here's a curated list of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' best episodes of "Seinfeld." Warning: do not watch with a full bladder, as you may soil yourself with laughter.