Seinfeld facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seinfeld
Created by	Larry David Jerry Seinfeld
Starring	Jerry Seinfeld Jason Alexander Julia Louis-Dreyfus Michael Richards
Country of origin	United States
No. of episodes	180 (including two-part episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Larry David Howard West George Shapiro Andrew Scheinman Jerry Seinfeld
Running time	21 minutes (syndication), 22 minutes (original)
Release
Original network	NBC
Original release	July 5, 1989 – May 14, 1998

Seinfeld was a very popular American TV show. Many people think it is one of the best sitcoms ever made. A sitcom is a funny show about everyday life. The show was created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David. It aired from 1989 to 1998. In the show, Jerry Seinfeld plays a character named Jerry, who is a lot like himself. The show is famous for being "about nothing," meaning it focuses on the small, funny parts of daily life.

About Seinfeld

Seinfeld is set mostly in New York City. It follows the lives of Jerry and his group of friends. They often get into funny and awkward situations. The show is known for its clever writing and how it looks at the little things that happen to people every day. It became a huge hit and changed how many sitcoms were made after it.

Meet the Characters

The main characters in Seinfeld are Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer. They are all very different but always end up in funny adventures together.

Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry plays himself, a comedian who lives in an apartment in New York City. He is often the calm one in the group, watching his friends get into trouble. Jerry's apartment is a main meeting spot for everyone.

George Costanza

George is played by Jason Alexander. He is Jerry's best friend. George is often worried about what others think of him. He frequently finds himself in embarrassing situations. He works as a real estate agent for a while.

Elaine Benes

Elaine is played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. She is Jerry's ex-girlfriend, but they stay good friends. Elaine is strong-willed and sometimes gets very frustrated with the people around her. She often has funny problems with her jobs and boyfriends.

Cosmo Kramer

Kramer is played by Michael Richards. He lives in the apartment right next to Jerry's. Kramer is very tall and has wild hair. He is known for his strange ideas and dramatic entrances. He often comes up with unusual plans that don't always work out.

Newman

Newman is played by Wayne Knight. He is a mailman and Jerry's main rival. Newman is also a close friend of Kramer. He is often lazy and gets into funny arguments with Jerry.

George's Family and Friends

George's parents, Frank and Estelle Costanza, are played by Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris. They are known for their loud arguments and unique personalities. George often finds them difficult to deal with. Susan Ross, played by Heidi Swedberg, is George's girlfriend and later his fiancée. Their relationship leads to many funny and awkward moments for George.

Images for kids

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  Jerry Seinfeld (upper left); Jason Alexander (upper right); Michael Richards (lower right); Julia Louis-Dreyfus (lower left)

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  Tom's Restaurant, a diner at 112th St. and Broadway in Manhattan, that was used as the exterior image of Monk's Café in the show

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  The Los Angeles building used to depict the exterior of Jerry's apartment building at 129 West 81st Street, Manhattan

See also

In Spanish: Seinfeld para niños