Seinfeld Reference: The Complete Encyclopedia (54 page)

BEST BOY/GRIP: David Richardson

GAFFERS: Paul Petzoldt, Bill Ford

BEST BOY/ELECTRIC: Bill Ford, Josh Jenkins

DIMMER: Don Morgan

SECOND UNIT: Joann Gardner

ACCOUNTANT: Vicki Sirotta Perez

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT: Hilary Wagner

ACCOUNTING CLERK: Monica Delgado

PRODUCTION COORDINATOR: J.T. Krul

PRODUCTION ASSOCIATE: Liz Alexanian

RESEARCH CONSULTANT: Darin Henry

ASSISTANT EDITOR: David Rogers

SCRIPT COORDINATOR: George Doty IV

ASSISTANT TO MR. SEINFELD: Carol Brown

WRITERS' ASSISTANT: Jennifer Eolin

PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: Jed Elinoff, Matt Liston, Frank Sackett

SET ASSISTANT: Lesley Robins

CASTING ASSISTANT: Eryn Wright

TECHNICAL COORDINATOR: John Witmer

CAMERA OPERATORS: Jeff Miller, Edward Nielsen, Herb Roberts, Charlie Young

FIRST ASSISTANT CAMERA: Bob Barber, Pete Berkson, Alec Elizondo, Tim Wawrzeniak

SECOND ASSISTANT CAMERA: Bob Apger

LOADER: Scott Ostermann

DOLLY GRIPS: Andre Costa, "Buzz" Jochheim, Fred Jochheim, Mike Ryan

STAND-INS: Norman Brenner, Peggy Lane, Deck McKenzie, Jeff Miller

SOUND MIXER: Norman Webster

RE-RECORDING MIXERS: Charlie McDaniel, Kathy Oldham, Craig Porter

ASSISTANT EDITOR: David Rogers

MUSIC EDITOR: Jack Diamond

ON-LINE EDITOR: Michael Kaidbey

RECORDIST: Michael Wright

BOOM OPERATORS: Elza Camacho, Dennis Kirkpatrick

UTILITY: Joe Mayo

VIDEO ASSISTANT: Scott McInteer

VISUAL EFFECTS: Scott Milne

COLORIST: Tom Sartori

COLOR BY: Fotokem

LENSES AND CAMERAS BY: Panavision

EXECUTIVE IN CHARGE OF PRODUCTION: Jeffrey Stott

WEST/SHAPIRO PRODUCTIONS in association with CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT

157. 
"The Butter Shave" (9.25.97).
  Kramer wants a superior shave so he opts for the smooth moisturizing feel of butter, and eventually uses it on his entire body.  A nap in the sun left him well-basted and a mouth-watering meal for Newman, who cannot resist nibbling on Kramer's flesh. 
Subplots:
George uses a cane to receive sympathy from a new employer and special treatment from coworkers who think he is disabled.  When Bania begins riding a wave of success, Jerry purposely bombs onstage to see if the hack comedian can survive on talent alone.  Elaine and Puddy experience a roller-coaster romance of multiple breakups and reconciliations.

Written By: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer & David Mandel

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Steve Hytner (Bania), Patrick Warburton (David Puddy), Gordon Jump (Thomassoulo), Kristin Davis (Jenna), Everett Greenbaum (McMaines), Connie Sawyer (Old Woman), Matthew Fonda (NBC Executive), Chris Parnell (NBC Executive), Frank Van Keeken (Vegetable Lasagna), Shannon Whirry (Cute Girl), Nancy Balbirer (Woman), Erica Y. Becoat (Stewardess), Torsten Voges (Cab Driver), George Georgiadis (Cab Driver), Brian Callaway (Passenger)

158. 
"The Voice" (10.2.97).
  Jerry creates a voice to mimic the sound of his girlfriend's stomach while she is sleeping.  Claire is not amused and presents an ultimatum.  Jerry prefers the voice, but when it becomes passé, he ultimately selects the relationship. 
Subplots:
George refuses to resign from Play Now for feigning a disability, so the employer makes a concerted effort to compel a voluntary resignation.  Kramer's business entity, Kramerica Industries, hires an intern, who is nothing more than a glorified personal assistant.  When the school-sponsored internship is revoked, they continue working to design a rubber bladder for oil tankers.  Elaine continues with her dysfunctional relationship, and repeatedly loses $50 bets on whether she will reconcile with Puddy.

Written By: Alec Berg & Jeff Schaffer & David Mandel

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Patrick Warburton (David Puddy), Gordon Jump (Mr. Thomassoulo), Sara Rose Peterson (Claire), Jarrad Paul (Darin), Ella Joyce (Dean Jones), Nancy Balbirer (Alice), Brian J. Williams (Glenn), Cindy Lu (Worker)

159. 
"The Serenity Now" (10.9.97).
  George's father learns a new relaxation technique that involves screaming "serenity now" whenever his stress level increases.  This becomes quite useful when dealing with his life and new business venture--selling computers out of his garage.  Kramer also adopts the relaxation technique to calm himself after several terrorizing incidents by neighbor children bent on destroying his nostalgic Americana hallway setting. 
Subplots:
Jerry learns to express anger, which opens a floodgate to other unexpected emotions, such as love and sadness.  Elaine is invited to a bar mitzvah and gets mauled by the young man, who ultimately renounces his Jewish faith.  George competes against Lloyd Braun to sell the most computers.

Written By: Steve Koren

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Lori Loughlin (Patty), Richard Fancy (Lippman), Ross Malinger (Adam), Matt McCoy (Lloyd Braun), Bruce Mahler (Rabbi Glickman)

160. 
"The Blood" (10.16.97).
  Kramer is frustrated with skyrocketing blood bank fees, so he withdraws his supply and stores it in Newman's freezer.  The convenient and accessible life source proves useful when Jerry's jugular is severed. 
Subplots:
George spices up romance with Tara by adding food to their lovemaking sessions.  When he goes for the trifecta--sex, food and television--it costs him the relationship.  Feeling overweight, Jerry begins a purification program, and his parents hire Izzy Mandelbaum as a personal trainer.  Elaine insists upon babysitting a friend's rambunctious son to prove she is a responsible caretaker.

Written By: Dan O'Keefe

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Barney Martin (Morty), Liz Sheridan (Helen), Kellie Waymire (Vivian), Audrey Kissel (Tara), Colton James (Jimmy), Gene Dynarski (Izzy Jr.), Yvonne Farrow (Employee), Lloyd Bridges (Izzy Mandelbaum)

Note:
Lloyd Bridges received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Izzy Mandelbaum.

161. 
"The Junk Mail" (10.30.97).
  Kramer is inundated with junk mail so he boycotts the postal service, creates a disturbance at the post office, and engages in a public demonstration to denounce the U.S.P.S.  He is then kidnapped by postal employees and pressured into compliance.
Subplots:
George's parents create excuses to avoid contact with their son, so George begins dating his first cousin to cause a reaction.  When Jerry considers selling a new van, he attempts a tactful explanation because his childhood friend, Fragile Frankie, cannot handle rejection.  Elaine breaks up with Puddy before realizing that her new boyfriend is a former commercial spokesperson better known as The Wiz.

Written By: Spike Feresten

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Jerry Stiller (Frank), Estelle Harris (Estelle), Patrick Warburton (David Puddy), Laurie Taylor-Williams (Rhisa), Toby Huss (Jack), Dana Gould (Frankie), Richard Kuhlman (Man), Montrose Hagins (Old Woman), Peggy Blow (Mail Clerk), Clement E. Blake (Dirt Person #1), D.A. Johnson (Dirt Person #2), Wilford Brimley (Henry Atkins)

Note:
Wilford Brimley is known for his role in "Our House" (1986-88), and also appeared in the movies
Absence of Malice
(1981),
The Thing
(1982),
The Natural
(1984),
Cocoon
(1985), and
The Firm
(1993).  Dana Gould was a regular in "Working" (1997-98) as Jimmy Clarke.

162. 
"The Merv Griffin Show" (11.6.97).
  Kramer redecorates his apartment using the old set from "The Merv Griffin Show" and begins interviewing his guests.  This becomes the forum for discussing daily grievances, but eventually the routine proves boring, so he modifies the show's format to incorporate confrontation. 
Subplots:
Jerry's girlfriend has a collection of vintage toys from his generation, so he purposely drugs her and invites his friends to play games.  Elaine convinces a soft-shoed coworker to keep Tic Tacs in his pocket so she can keep track of his every movement. George runs afoul with his girlfriend after accidentally killing several pigeons and maiming a squirrel.

Written By: Bruce Eric Kaplan

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), John O'Hurley (J. Peterman), Rick Hall (Vet), Brent Hinkley (Lou), Julia Pennington (Celia), Arabella Field (Miranda), Jim Fowler (Himself), Wayne Wilderson (Walter), Carol Kiernan (Mother), Brandon Kaplan (Child)

Note:
Jim Fowler was a regular on "Wild Kingdom" (1968-88).  Arabella Field is best remembered for her role in
Godzilla
(1998) but also appeared in
National Treasure
(2004) and
Dante’s Peak
(1997).

163. 
"The Slicer" (11.13.97).
  Kramer purchases a meat slicer to prepare numerous delicacies.  Besides creating delectable delights, the slicer is useful for opening mail, trimming a shoe heel, and feeding shut-ins.  After an electrical short-circuit, Elaine is trapped inside her apartment and forced to survive on thin meat slices. 
Subplots:
George recognizes his face on a photograph, and tries to airbrush the image before his boss remembers that infamous day at the beach a decade earlier.  Jerry dates a doctor who is self-laudatory in her role as a human life-saver.  After realizing that she is merely a dermatologist, he arranges a revenge date.

Teleplay By: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin

Story By: Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin & Darin Henry

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Marcia Cross (Sara), Daniel Von Bargen (Kruger), Larry B. Scott (Arthur Miland), David Moreland (Mr. Parry)

Note:
Marcia Cross is best known for her roles in “Melrose Place” (1992-97) as Kimberly Shaw and “Desperate Housewives” (2004-12) as Bree Van De Camp.  She started in soap operas, “Edge of Night” (1984) “One Life to Live” (1985-86) and “Another World” (1986), and had a recurring role on Knots Landing” (1991-92) as Victoria Broyelard.

164. 
"The Betrayal" (11.20.97).
  This is an episode of romantic betrayal between former lovers dating current friends.  Elaine travels to India to attend Sue Ellen Mischke's wedding, and is asked to be the maid of honor.  Unfortunately, the revelation that Elaine slept with the groom two years prior dissolves their friendship and the wedding.  Meanwhile, Elaine's vault is opened with schnapps, and she reveals that Jerry previously slept with George's current girlfriend, Nina.  George demands reparations, which includes sleeping with Elaine. 
Subplot:
Kramer implements nearly every superstition known to humankind to break the curse from his friend, FDR, whose birthday wish is for Kramer to drop dead.

Written By: David Mandel & Peter Mehlman

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: Wayne Knight (Newman), Brenda Strong (Sue Ellen), Michael McShane (FDR), Justine Miceli (Nina), Bart Braverman (Zubin), Shaun Toub (Pinter), Heidi Swedberg (Susan), Noor Shic (Usha), Jocelyne Kelly (Model), Brian Kaiser (Postman), Shelley Malil (Usher), Bill Lee Brown (Partygoer)

165. 
"The Apology" (12.11.97).
  George awaits an apology from Jason Hanke who is going through Alcoholics Anonymous' 12-step program.  A few years earlier, Hanke refused to offer George a sweater in fear that his bulbous head would stretch the neck.  George makes every effort to compel an apology, and his constant annoyance prompts Hanke to attend Rage-aholics Anonymous. 
Subplots:
Jerry's girlfriend, Melissa, parades around the apartment naked, but he cringes at some of her unflattering poses.  Elaine frets over a germaphobe coworker who perceives Elaine as an unsanitary individual.  Kramer converts the shower into a kitchen, and prepares his meals in the tub.

Written By: Jennifer Crittenden

Directed By: Andy Ackerman

Characters: James Spader (Jason), John O'Hurley (J. Peterman), Patrick Warburton (David Puddy), Megan Cole (Peggy), Kathleen McClellan (Melissa), Jack Hallett (Alan), Michael Fishman (Gregg), David Dunard (Leader), Wayne Wilderson (Walter), Brian Levinson (Andy), Eric Simonson (Friend)

Note:
The son of teachers, James Spader dropped out of school and shoveled manure before getting his first acting job.  He is a successful actor best remembered for roles in Stargate (1994), Secretary (2002), sex, lies and videotape (1989), True Colors (1991) and Wolf (1994).  Spader was a regular in “Boston Legal” (2004-08) and “The Office” (2011-12).  Michael Fishman was a regular in "Roseanne" (1988-97) as D.J. Conner.

166. 
"The Strike" (12.18.97).
  Kramer is notified that the 12-year union strike against H & H Bagel is finally settled, allowing him to resume working at a minimum wage position.  When he is denied vacation to celebrate the Festivus holiday, he returns to the picket line. 
Subplots:
Jerry is dating a two-faced woman--attractive in some forms of illumination, and hideous in others.  When Kramer intimates that Jerry is dating a homely woman, she believes there is someone else.  George donates money to a fictitious charitable organization to avoid giving Christmas presents to coworkers.  When the prevarication is exposed, he justifies the action based on his non-denominational celebration of Festivus.