Jerry Seinfeld: Businessman or Villain?

[Dutabi84]

http://www.globeandmail.com/servlet/...query=seinfeld

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

[Elaine Benes]

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

[Brian Damage]

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

[Dutabi84]

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.

[Brian Damage]

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

[sinatrastar]

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.

[Dutabi84]

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?

[Brian Damage]

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.

[Maestro]

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.

[Brian Damage]

As always, you make an excellent point Maestro.

[Dutabi84]

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

[Brian Damage]

I don't get the avatar.

[Dutabi84]

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.

[Maestro]

Dutabi - thank you for that.... I thank you... my wife thanks you

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

That's great - thanx again

[Brian Damage]