The Decision to End "Seinfeld" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

James28 · 10-25-2016, 08:34 AM

In December of 1997, the decision to end the sitcom Seinfeld after its ninth season in the spring of 1998 was announced by its network, NBC, and its title star, Jerry Seinfeld. The announcement made the front page of the major newspapers of New York, including The New York Times. Jerry Seinfeld was also featured on the cover of Time magazine's first issue of 1998. In spite of the show's enormous popularity and the willingness of its cast to return of a tenth season, Jerry Seinfeld decided to end the show after its ninth season in order to maintain quality and "go out on top". NBC offered Jerry Seinfeld US$110 million to continue his eponymous show into a 10th season, but he declined the offer.

So I am asking this: If Seinfeld had not ended after its 9th season in the spring of 1998, how would this have affected the NBC comedy division?

TVQuack · 10-25-2016, 08:50 AM

I of course would have loved another season, but happy with how it ended when it did.

I'm not sure how it would have affected the lineup, Fraiser took it's place which lasted another 5-6 years.

Sunshine Cab · 10-25-2016, 04:55 PM

The show seems kind of dated today. I don't really enjoy it in reruns like I did when it was first on.

Mace Dolex · 10-25-2016, 05:22 PM

I don't think it would have affected NBC that much, Friends was another hit for them so having Seinfeld end was ok I guess.

I only wish The Big Bang Theory would take a cue from Seinfeld and end already.

gopyle · 10-25-2016, 06:16 PM

It was a good idea to end it. Great show, as great today in reruns as it was in its original run, but by season 9 it had run its course. Ending when it did saved us from the show deteriorating.

And yes, Big Bang Theory needs to end...two years ago.

king of comedy · 10-25-2016, 07:55 PM

9 years was enough.

Sunshine Cab · 10-25-2016, 08:30 PM

Jerry Seinfeld was so self important.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZfUgVSfKdQ

gidgetgrape · 10-25-2016, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine Cab

The show seems kind of dated today. I don't really enjoy it in reruns like I did when it was first on.

I agree. I really liked, maybe even loved Seinfeld, when it was on, but now I'd rather not watch it. Even my favorite episodes seem lackluster. Also, when I originally watched the show, I was a sarcastic teenager and now that type of humor doesn't appeal to me.

Sunshine Cab · 10-25-2016, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gidgetgrape

I agree. I really liked, maybe even loved Seinfeld, when it was on, but now I'd rather not watch it. Even my favorite episodes seem lackluster. Also, when I originally watched the show, I was a sarcastic teenager and now that type of humor doesn't appeal to me.

Yeah, and also it seemed like they are always trying to create a new catchphrase per episode. It seems kind of gimmicky in retrospect.

DJM77 · 10-26-2016, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunshine Cab

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZfUgVSfKdQ

Sheesh, what an arrogant jerk.

Svenfan1234 · 10-26-2016, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by James28

In December of 1997, the decision to end the sitcom Seinfeld after its ninth season in the spring of 1998 was announced by its network, NBC, and its title star, Jerry Seinfeld. The announcement made the front page of the major newspapers of New York, including The New York Times. Jerry Seinfeld was also featured on the cover of Time magazine's first issue of 1998. In spite of the show's enormous popularity and the willingness of its cast to return of a tenth season, Jerry Seinfeld decided to end the show after its ninth season in order to maintain quality and "go out on top". NBC offered Jerry Seinfeld US$110 million to continue his eponymous show into a 10th season, but he declined the offer.

So I am asking this: If Seinfeld had not ended after its 9th season in the spring of 1998, how would this have affected the NBC comedy division?

Nice way to plagiarize Wikipedia.

10-25-2016, 08:34 AM	#1
James28 Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 14, 2007 Posts: 3,982	The Decision to End "Seinfeld" In December of 1997, the decision to end the sitcom Seinfeld after its ninth season in the spring of 1998 was announced by its network, NBC, and its title star, Jerry Seinfeld. The announcement made the front page of the major newspapers of New York, including The New York Times. Jerry Seinfeld was also featured on the cover of Time magazine's first issue of 1998. In spite of the show's enormous popularity and the willingness of its cast to return of a tenth season, Jerry Seinfeld decided to end the show after its ninth season in order to maintain quality and "go out on top". NBC offered Jerry Seinfeld US$110 million to continue his eponymous show into a 10th season, but he declined the offer. So I am asking this: If Seinfeld had not ended after its 9th season in the spring of 1998, how would this have affected the NBC comedy division?
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10-25-2016, 08:50 AM	#2
TVQuack Watching Ed! Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2004 Location: Rexford, NY Posts: 461	I of course would have loved another season, but happy with how it ended when it did. I'm not sure how it would have affected the lineup, Fraiser took it's place which lasted another 5-6 years.
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10-25-2016, 04:55 PM	#3
Sunshine Cab Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2016 Posts: 105	The show seems kind of dated today. I don't really enjoy it in reruns like I did when it was first on.

10-25-2016, 05:22 PM	#4
Mace Dolex Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 12, 2013 Posts: 2,669	I don't think it would have affected NBC that much, Friends was another hit for them so having Seinfeld end was ok I guess. I only wish The Big Bang Theory would take a cue from Seinfeld and end already.

10-25-2016, 06:16 PM	#5
gopyle Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 22, 2011 Posts: 235	It was a good idea to end it. Great show, as great today in reruns as it was in its original run, but by season 9 it had run its course. Ending when it did saved us from the show deteriorating. And yes, Big Bang Theory needs to end...two years ago.

10-25-2016, 07:55 PM	#6
king of comedy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 31, 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 5,140	9 years was enough.

10-25-2016, 08:30 PM	#7
Sunshine Cab Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 20, 2016 Posts: 105	Jerry Seinfeld was so self important. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZfUgVSfKdQ