Jerry Seinfeld Reveals Why They Scrapped "Seinfeld" Gun Episode

[JamesG]

Jerry Seinfeld Reveals Why They Scrapped a "Seinfeld" Gun Episode
The Huffington Post | by Cavan Sieczkowski
1/7/14


"Seinfeld" pushed a lot of boundaries. With episodes discussing topics like masturbation and an accidentally burnt Puerto Rican flag, the show has been know to stir up a few controversies.

But those behind the iconic sitcom decided guns were just not funny.





Jerry Seinfeld participated in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session Monday, Jan. 6, to chat with fans about comedy, his new web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and his former hit television series.

When one inquisitive Redditor asked if there were any "Seinfeld" plots that had to be scrapped because they "pushed the limits too far," Seinfeld revealed there was once a gun episode in the works.

"There was one episode where Jerry bought a handgun," he said. "And we started making it and stopped in the middle and said 'This doesn't work.' We did the read-through and then cancelled it. A lot of other stuff happened, but trying to make that funny ended up being no fun."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0..._4555397.html?

[Will Dockery]

Originally Posted by JamesG

Jerry Seinfeld Reveals Why They Scrapped a "Seinfeld" Gun Episode
The Huffington Post | by Cavan Sieczkowski
1/7/14


"Seinfeld" pushed a lot of boundaries. With episodes discussing topics like masturbation and an accidentally burnt Puerto Rican flag, the show has been know to stir up a few controversies.

But those behind the iconic sitcom decided guns were just not funny.





Jerry Seinfeld participated in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) session Monday, Jan. 6, to chat with fans about comedy, his new web series, "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee," and his former hit television series.

When one inquisitive Redditor asked if there were any "Seinfeld" plots that had to be scrapped because they "pushed the limits too far," Seinfeld revealed there was once a gun episode in the works.

"There was one episode where Jerry bought a handgun," he said. "And we started making it and stopped in the middle and said 'This doesn't work.' We did the read-through and then cancelled it. A lot of other stuff happened, but trying to make that funny ended up being no fun."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0..._4555397.html?

Seems a bit out of character for Seinfeld to own a gun, somehow, anyway.

[mets82]

Maybe the climax could have been like on The Golden Girls when Rose shot the vase

"You shot my vase."
"I didnt shoot Lester."
"I'd rather you shot Lester." lol

[Will Dockery]

Originally Posted by mets82

Maybe the climax could have been like on The Golden Girls when Rose shot the vase

"You shot my vase."
"I didnt shoot Lester."
"I'd rather you shot Lester." lol

Or, like Barney, George could accidentally shoot himself in the foot.

Or accidentally shoot Newman.