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Nothing? Seinfeld is a show about everything! It's about the appeal of the posse and coma etiquette. It's about importing and exporting. It's about sneaking a peek, and seeing the baby. It's about this, that, and the other. TV Guide ranked Seinfeld the best TV series of all time. It has become the master of its syndication domain. Its most devoted fans can quote each episode chapter and verse; their absorption of each scene's minutiae anything but a trivial pursuit. With such fervent devotion to the show, and demand for its DVD release, series creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David could have easily just OK'd a bare-bones set containing nothing but the episodes. Not that there would have been anything wrong with that, but instead, the creative team came together to create extensive and encyclopedic features that make this four-disc set buy-worthy. The candid and revealing audio commentaries and interviews, deleted scenes and original episode promos, and optional "Notes About Nothing" pop-ups are as irresistible as a Drake's coffee cake.
It's always fun and instructive to return to the humble beginnings of a series that became a pop culture benchmark. Here are Kramer's first not-so-grand entrance, Jerry's first contemptuous "Hello, Newman," and Elaine's first "Get Out!" shove. But what is most revelatory about these episodes from the first two seasons is what Jason Alexander, during his commentary for the episode "The Revenge," calls a "sweet quality" that somehow redeems these characters' more base instincts. Consider the scene in which Jerry gives a freshly unemployed George some career guidance, or Jerry and Elaine's palpably affectionate banter throughout. The "Inside Look" episode intros offer fascinating insights into this singular show that subverted sitcom convention with such now-classic episodes as "The Chinese Restaurant," in which Jerry, George, and Elaine wait in vain for a table. We learn, for example, why movie tough guy Lawrence Tierney, who guest starred in "The Jacket," never reprised his role as Elaine's father. All of this, of course, is yadda yadda yadda to Seinfeld fans, whose patience for the show's DVD debut has been amply rewarded. As Elaine screams in the third-season episode, "The Subway," "It's not nothing, it's something!" --Donald Liebenson
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All 18 episodes from the first two seasons: Good News Bad News (pilot), The Stakeout, The Robbery, Male Unbonding, The Stock Tip, The Ex-Girlfriend, The Pony Remark, The Jacket, The Phone Message, The Apartment, The Statue, The Revenge, The Heart Attack, The Deal, The Baby Shower, The Chinese Restaurant, The Busboy
Featuring the original (1-2 minutes longer) NBC network versions of each episode
Two versions of the pilot episode
Remastered in high definition
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong with That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show but never used
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes
How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever
Tonight Show footage
Featuring the original (1-2 minutes longer) NBC network versions of each episode
Two versions of the pilot episode
Remastered in high definition
Inside Looks: Interviews with the cast and creators about what was happening behind the scenes as the episodes were created and filmed
In the Vault: Saved from the cutting room floor... deleted scenes - never seen!
Not That There's Anything Wrong with That: Never-before-seen-outtakes and bloopers
Master of His Domain: See Jerry in exclusive stand-up comedy footage, shot for the show but never used
Sponsored by Vandelay Industries: Original NBC promotional ads and trailers
Notes About Nothing: Behind-the-scenes scoop and production notes
How It Began: An hour-long look at how Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David first came up with the idea for the show, how it almost didn't get made and how they emerged with the show that changed the face of television forever
Tonight Show footage
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By tbettz
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It's amazing how a show that started over 20+ years ago can still make me laugh.
Season 1 is very short (5 episodes), so combining the two into one set made sense.
If you're buying this, I don't have to tell you about the greatest TV show ever, just keep in mind that every episode is in 4:3 format, and with all new TVs nowadays being a widescreen 16:9, when you pop in the DVD you'll have to stretch it on your TV to get rid of the black bars on the sides.
Season 1 is very short (5 episodes), so combining the two into one set made sense.
If you're buying this, I don't have to tell you about the greatest TV show ever, just keep in mind that every episode is in 4:3 format, and with all new TVs nowadays being a widescreen 16:9, when you pop in the DVD you'll have to stretch it on your TV to get rid of the black bars on the sides.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By SF
Format:DVD
I bought seasons 1 & 2 the day they came out. The packaging and graphics is great, one of the best I've seen. The box also contains exact details on what is featured on each dvd, which is great. It's a little strange watching the episodes without all the laugh tracks added, but the high def remake is wonderful. I would have liked to have seen bloopers & outtakes included for EACH episode, not just a few of them on one of the dvd's. But overall, it's a great set, and I'm going back tomorrow to buy Season 3!
By Renee S. Pye
Format:DVD
Very prompt delivery. Items in excellent condition. Thanks very much to the seller.
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I love these episodes, although, I do prefer the later episodes but these seasons are definitley funny and are great for establishing the characters personality traits. Read more
Published on Aug 18 2005 by Whorerr Fan
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Seinfeld - Lovin' every minute of it
If you're a Seinfeld fan you will love this set. Some of the features I've enjoyed are the Kramer entrance counter and the Jerry girlfriend counter along with the pop-up video-ish... Read more
Published on Jan 25 2005 by Melissa Green
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Well now that I have bought the first 2 volums and watched them all, I can say that it is amazing. The sound and picture are great. Read more
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It is about time!!!
Well... I have got to say it. Finally A DVD that I can call one of a kind. This is not your typicval DVD but the greatest TV show ever made or put on television. Read more
Published on Aug 10 2004 by B. Howlett
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THE best American sitcom ever. Release it-NOW!!!
Published on Jun 15 2003 by Mr. T. E. Henry
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