Thank God Rosie O'Donnell wasn't cast as Elaine Benes! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 08-18-2008, 04:11 PM

Rosie O'Donnell almost landed in our living room on a daily basis as Jerry Seinfeld's female best friend, Elaine Benes, on "Seinfeld," the character Julia Louis-Dreyfus nailed.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/08172008...ies_124771.htm

Zoneboy · 08-18-2008, 04:17 PM

That would have to go down as one of the worst casting decisions ever if it had actually happened.

waichingliu81 · 08-18-2008, 04:24 PM

oh my word. i wonder if anyone would post a picture of the cast but with rosie's head super imposed on julia louis dreyfus's body. in fact, the thought of it makes me want to hurl. not because she is fat but because she is an obnoxious person

Chocolate Moose · 08-18-2008, 07:08 PM

Let's just say the writers would have had a time with her .. personality !

catlover79 · 08-18-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Zoneboy

That would have to go down as one of the worst casting decisions ever if it had actually happened.

My sentiments exactly!!!

Plus Julia Louis-Dreyfus was so perfect in the role I can't even imagine anyone else in the role of Elaine.

Schmoopie · 08-19-2008, 03:46 AM

Oh my GOD! That makes me completely sick to even think about Rosie O'Donnell as Elaine?

I know what would have happened had she joined the cast; you'd have three normal (well as normal as Jerry, Kramer and George can be!) characters and one loud obnoxious one. I can tolerate watching "Rosanne" but Rosanne's obnxiousness and loudness ruins that show for me. Same with "The Nanny". I have only watched one part of one episode and that was only because the late Stanley Kammel (of "Monk") was in a guest spot that lasted about five minutes. Otherwise I cannot stand that show!

Rosie would have been completely out of place on "Seinfeld" . Can you picture her with Patrick Muldoon (David Puddy), or even making out with Jerry... well, anyone really?

I read that the "fab foresome" had a wonderful friendship and working relationship during the show and I seriously doubt that this would have happened had Rosie been cast as Elaine. I can see a mid-series recast happening a mile away!

UGH! Now I'll have to go watch some "Seinfeld" so I can see the "real" Elaine and get that image of Rosie O'Donnell out of my head!

Andrea

catlover79 · 08-19-2008, 09:26 AM

I read that they are all still friends, and I think that's great. The whole cast - supporting and recurring characters - had awesome chemistry.

Schmoopie · 08-22-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I read that they are all still friends, and I think that's great. The whole cast - supporting and recurring characters - had awesome chemistry.

That's probably what helped to make the show so successful. They all loved each other and loved what they were doing. I was looking through this book about the last episode called "Sein-Off... The Final Days of Seinfeld" and they had pictures of the cast after they finished taping. It made me teary-eyed, really. Julia Louis Dreyfus was visibly upset and they showed them hugging each other. I would have lost if if they would have shown Jerry in tears. There was a picture with Jerry Stiller (Frank Costanza) and he was crying.

Never thought I'd cry reading a Seinfeld book!

Andrea

catlover79 · 08-22-2008, 09:42 PM

^ I'll have to check out that book - it sounds like a terrific read!!!

catlover79 · 08-22-2008, 09:58 PM

Could Jerry ever REALLY love anyone else?

Schmoopie · 08-22-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

Could Jerry ever REALLY love anyone else?

Andrea

catlover79 · 08-22-2008, 10:36 PM

^ I thought you'd enjoy that! "I really love y - United Airlines." Uh-huh.

Hey, if Jerry and Elaine ever DID marry, would "Shining Star" be their first dance as a married couple??

Schmoopie · 08-23-2008, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

^ I thought you'd enjoy that! "I really love y - United Airlines." Uh-huh.

Hey, if Jerry and Elaine ever DID marry, would "Shining Star" be their first dance as a married couple??

Now that dance I would LOVE to see! Oh, and they'd have to call each other "Shmoopy"!

Andrea

Janice · 08-23-2008, 03:17 AM

I don't know. I'm one of those people who doesn't believe everything they read. Although Rosie wasn't fat back then, she was never a beauty, and I think they wanted someone hot and sexy looking in that role. It added to the sexual tension between her and Jerry, her never-ending dating....Rosie O'Donnell was never suited for that role, but you never know, lol.

catlover79 · 08-24-2008, 01:39 PM

^ I see your point, Janice. In any case, I think we can all agree that it's a VERY good thing that JDL was cast. I just can't picture anyone playing the role as perfectly as she did.

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Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	Oh my GOD! That makes me completely sick to even think about Rosie O'Donnell as Elaine? I know what would have happened had she joined the cast; you'd have three normal (well as normal as Jerry, Kramer and George can be!) characters and one loud obnoxious one. I can tolerate watching "Rosanne" but Rosanne's obnxiousness and loudness ruins that show for me. Same with "The Nanny". I have only watched one part of one episode and that was only because the late Stanley Kammel (of "Monk") was in a guest spot that lasted about five minutes. Otherwise I cannot stand that show! Rosie would have been completely out of place on "Seinfeld" . Can you picture her with Patrick Muldoon (David Puddy), or even making out with Jerry... well, anyone really? I read that the "fab foresome" had a wonderful friendship and working relationship during the show and I seriously doubt that this would have happened had Rosie been cast as Elaine. I can see a mid-series recast happening a mile away! UGH! Now I'll have to go watch some "Seinfeld" so I can see the "real" Elaine and get that image of Rosie O'Donnell out of my head! Andrea
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08-18-2008, 04:24 PM	#3
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	oh my word. i wonder if anyone would post a picture of the cast but with rosie's head super imposed on julia louis dreyfus's body. in fact, the thought of it makes me want to hurl. not because she is fat but because she is an obnoxious person

08-19-2008, 09:26 AM	#7
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	I read that they are all still friends, and I think that's great. The whole cast - supporting and recurring characters - had awesome chemistry.

08-22-2008, 09:42 PM	#9
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ I'll have to check out that book - it sounds like a terrific read!!!

08-22-2008, 10:36 PM	#12
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ I thought you'd enjoy that! "I really love y - United Airlines." Uh-huh. Hey, if Jerry and Elaine ever DID marry, would "Shining Star" be their first dance as a married couple?? Attached Images

08-23-2008, 03:17 AM	#14
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I don't know. I'm one of those people who doesn't believe everything they read. Although Rosie wasn't fat back then, she was never a beauty, and I think they wanted someone hot and sexy looking in that role. It added to the sexual tension between her and Jerry, her never-ending dating....Rosie O'Donnell was never suited for that role, but you never know, lol.

08-24-2008, 01:39 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	^ I see your point, Janice. In any case, I think we can all agree that it's a VERY good thing that JDL was cast. I just can't picture anyone playing the role as perfectly as she did.