The Pilot: Directed by Tom Cherones. With Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander. "Jerry," the television pilot, gets cast and finally airs. Elaine tries to discourage Dalrymple's romantic pursuit.

Watching this pilot episode is entertaining as comedy. But looking back on it as the commencement of "Seinfeld"'s evolution is fascinating as well. The pilot initially aired as a test episode to determine the worthiness of the sitcom.

"Seinfeld" The Pilot (TV Episode 1993) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Seinfeld: Created by Larry David, Jerry Seinfeld. With Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander, Julia Louis-Dreyfus. The continuing misadventures of neurotic New York City stand-up comedian Jerry Seinfeld and his equally neurotic New York City friends.

In this, the pilot for Seinfeld (1989), Kramer's (Michael Richards) name was "Kessler." This discrepancy was the basis of a joke in episode 9.8 The Betrayal (1997) , where there is a flashback to when Jerry ( Jerry Seinfeld ) and Kramer first meet.

Russell Dalrymple (Bob Balaban), the president at NBC behind the pilot, is obsessed with Elaine (ever since Jerry & George used Elaine to prove to Russell that men stare at boobs no matter what). Russell can't stop thinking about her and forces her …

This two-part episode aired at an earlier time, 8:00 PM, to make room for the two-hour finale of Cheers (1982), whose time slot would be claimed by Seinfeld at the start of the new fall season.

Originally, she was part of the Seinfeld (1989) cast. She was going to play a waitress who would give Jerry and George friendly advice. When they examined the pilot, they dropped her character and hired Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who played Jerry's ex-girlfriend, Elaine.

Jerry Seinfeld : Now, I know women often complain about the number of things you have to do to get male attention: the high heels, the pantyhose, the makeup. But let me tell you, it's even worse if you're a man.

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