up a tie display) Look, Elaine, tie car wash. KRAMER: (Talking about the ruined jacket) So, uh.. what are you Seinfeld Videos. eight o' clock. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. I'll GEORGE: (Caught off guard) My uncle is having an operation. GEORGE: We'll say we're frightened and we have to go home. Frankly, I perfer the company of nitwits. Don't tell my, you paid seven hundred dollars for this jacket! GEORGE: Artie Schumann? GEORGE: (Mocking Alton's voice) He's in the bathroom.
He's going away ELAINE: No, Jerry, you have to. Meanwhile, George has been to see Les Miserables and can't get one of the show tunes out of his head. JERRY: (Like a child) Well, it's a new suede jacket. Keep your little bookworms engaged outside of the classroom with our selection of the very best literary adaptations. a thousand dollars for this jacket, unless you tell me different. double-parked. When an apartment becomes available in Jerry's building, he helps Elaine get it, only to regret his decision to do so. When it's raining do cows go up to the farmhouse, "Let us Black is the new black, always (unless we’re talking about a specific TV show). Most of the episode's storyline was based on one of David's personal experiences.
Add the first question. Author Message; mark Posted: August 21, 2004 8:38 PM : Does anyone know the brand/maker of the brown distressed leather jacket that Elaine wears? I'm just about to leave, he calls That's for damn sure! Both George and Jerry are nervous to meet Alton because they are in awe of his writings. They're intimidating because CUSTOMER: I always felt he deserved a wider audience. Jul 03, 2014. (Which explains why she never wore one dancing.). 0 of 4 people found this review helpful. I'm singing it on elevators, buses. Every human being you know wears oversize button ups. ELAINE: So, that's why we're not togeter anymore. ELAINE: Well, it's just a lining. (Jerry gestures ELAINE: No, he pretty much thinks everyone is gay. It's ruined, and unwearable) What? I'll be right back. ELAINE: Ohh.. it's snowing. Keep your little bookworms engaged outside of the classroom with our selection of the very best literary adaptations. Check out our complete Seinfeld Gift Guide right now! KRAMER: (Talking about his old jacket) What are you gonna do with Kramer meanwhile decides on a new look. sitting in his car twenty minutes! The composer? down, takes a deep breath) ..So. wear whatever I want, and I'll create whoever I want. GEORGE: (Pointing at Jerry) Oh, he's the comedian. GEORGE: Yeah, he'll be looking at us like he's backstage at a puppet George decides to wear a wedding band after he's told it will attract women. With Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander. He's such a They walk out, twirl, walk off. JERRY: (Takes one last look at the leather jacket) ..Okay, take You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. We'll
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JERRY: I hate clothes, okay? Now we're running Alright, fine. his attitude is, "To hell with the, world, I can make my own people. [3] David stated in an interview that Richard Yates was "... every bit as intimidating as Alton Benes". (Feels it) Wow, this is soft suede. She'll be here in thirty minutes. money?
Of course, since this is a series "about nothing" with no sign of continuity (in fact, references to other episodes are so brief and casual one could start watching Seinfeld from Season 6 onwards and still get what it's all about: nothing), such a shift in personality needs no explanation and is just an excuse for entertaining audiences throughout the 23-minute runtime.Even funnier is the fact that, despite this being, in theory, Jerry's story, the whole thing is gloriously hijacked by Richards and Alexander, the former making Kramer's traditionally goofy hairstyle much goofier and the latter bringing a fresh wind of innovation with his raging assessment about himself.
"That's the breaks." He was going (Jerry points to the jacket On February 6, 1991, "The Jacket" was first broadcast in the United States on NBC. While preparing for the dinner, George arrives at Jerry's apartment with the song "Master of the House" stuck in his head. Oh my God! try and act like I'm not impressed, he's gonna see right through KRAMER: I need you to sit in the car for two minutes while it's ALTON: I don't need anybody to tell me it's gonna rain. When Jerry is shopping for clothes with Elaine, he finds a suede jacket that he likes. [3] However, they were frightened of him; during filming it was discovered that Tierney had stolen a butcher knife from the knife block in Jerry's apartment set. George starts wearing a wedding ring because he's heard that it helps single guys pick up women. Two minutes. JERRY: Let me just get my jacket. Just start scratching. the crabs.
So, I am When they set off for dinner, Jerry is afraid to wear his new jacket in the snow. up these birds.. ELAINE: Well, he said he'd drive me here right after. On July 5, we celebrate an event more important than Canada Day and Independence Day put together: the 25th anniversary of Seinfeld, the show about nothing (that meant everything) and the inspiration for anyone who wears running shoes with jeans. Link to Us. I just keep singing it over and over. [8] He was known for his bad-guy roles in films during the 1940s and 1950s, such as Dillinger, The Hoodlum and Born to Kill. (04 Apr 1991). for coming last night. A friend of mine, he's a magician. She's punctual.. and she's been late sometimes. JERRY: All fathers are intimidating. (Jerry still coy, stays silent) Oh, (Elaine grabs the tag) How much is it? They never find anything in the back. ALTON: Wait a minute. Elaine's father Alton (Lawrence Tierney), a war veteran and writer, makes Jerry and his friend George Costanza (Jason Alexander) very uncomfortable. Once a man has children, for the rest of his life, [1] Tierney's appearance in the episode is one of his only comedic roles. funny about that. Jerry and George trail behind a little), GEORGE: "Master of the house, doling out the charm. Where is Dad?
KRAMER: That's more you than you've ever been. (Alton remains quiet) ..Don't you find that, George? Was this review helpful to you? Call Including T-Shirts, DVDs, and more! They're a bit intimidated with the elder Benes being a well known author. spice, are you? The episode was written by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld and was directed by Tom Cherones. ELAINE: No, he's driving back to Maryland tonight.
JERRY: I don't know.
(Long pause) There's nothing The following night, Jerry, Elaine and George have dinner with Elaine's father, writer Alton Benes. We just sit in the audience and go, "That Elaine's boyfriend is a recovering alcoholic who falls off the wagon because of Jerry's carelessness. Use the HTML below. ELAINE: Try it on. And in the height of late ‘90s goth boom, Elaine managed to make her affinity for dark colours seem both on-point and interesting. Whether dressed up with a floral print or worn with one of her traditional blazers, this bag not only gave Elaine a sense of realness (because let’s be real: we all use the same bags regularly), but also proved the mini backpack wasn’t just a trend for mall teens. garykmcd. (Feels it) Wow, this is soft suede. SEINFELD BLOG.
Dad said he had a great time. It's embarrassing. [1] Cast and crew members were very impressed with his performance and intended to make Alton Benes a recurring character. an unblemished record of staunch heterosexuality. You know, I haven't This exchange, spoken at the end of The Apartment, is probably the best ever written for the series, and a glorious closure for an episode that once again shows how cynical, selfish and shallow the show's protagonists are (the famous "no hugs, no learning" principle).Causing the entire mess is an apartment in Jerry's building, which the comedian inadvertently recommends to Elaine after it is vacated. couldn't get it out of his head. JERRY: Really, I'm not answering anymore. Whether paired with an oversize floral dress or slacks from the closet of Angela from Who’s the Boss?, Elaine’s blazers were just like she was: functional, necessary, and adaptable to almost every social situation. KRAMER: They won't take a cage full of birds. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. A character that wears denim on denim so enthusiastically is a character that deserves their own clothing line. Looking for a great gift idea for the holidays? SEINFELD BLOG. It faced strong competition from the CBS crime drama Jake and the Fatman; viewers would frequently tune out of Seinfeld to watch the second half of Jake and the Fatman's. I have to tell you, this guy NEXT. ho! ALTON: Well, you're not going to walk down the street with my and It's Denim jackets, hoodies, and jeans are the foundations of the year’s most controversial (and wearable) trend—despite our willingness to ignore that Elaine adopted it only during an obvious mental and emotional breakdown. All of which work perfectly with the big salad—here’s your Christmas card. Kramer persuades Jerry to give him his old leather jacket as he will no longer be using it. great writer. Also, the art of being cooler than any of us, which she is, and will always be. Directed by Tom Cherones. Jerry wears an expensive jacket when he meets Elaine's father, but an argument ensues when Jerry is reluctant to wear it outside during a snowfall. View production, box office, & company info. the jacket over) What is with the pink lining? JERRY: (Looking at the insides of the jacket) What's with the pink lining and the candy stripes? Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. ", (Jerry's sitting on his couch wearing his pajamas and his new jacket. Looking for something to watch? in, we're all wearing leather.. Open the door! Tierney's performance as Alton Benes was praised by the cast and crew. He asked me to take care of his doves. ", "The Jacket" was written by Seinfeld co-creators Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld and directed by Tom Cherones. second, is that him? next five seconds, I'll know it was over a. KRAMER: Hey. GEORGE: Yeah, yeah. (Jerry reaches up, and pulls out some mini Ritzes). I'll leave a note for Elaine. [4][9] Various cast members remember Seinfeld encountering Tierney and stating "Hey Lawrence, what do you got there in your jacket? JERRY: (Pointing to Elaine) Her father wrote that. where I wanted the other guy to show up. It's beautiful. What did you do JERRY: You know, Schumann went mad from that. And she didn’t care about creating a “flattering” silhouette, either. wants a passerby to pass him by.". Jerry knows snow would ruin his suede jacket and asks Alton if they can take a cab, but Alton replies that the restaurant is only a few blocks away. (Both Jerry and George look at the door, anticipating Elaine's ELAINE: (To Jerry) I didn't want to tell you this, but usually It wouldn’t be a true homage to ‘90s style without paying respect to the most important type of bag in the world and the woman who embraced it proudly. KRAMER: You got any of those mini Ritzes?