`SEINFELD' FANS OFFERING WAYS TO DO NOTHING; SEQUEL IDEAS GO FROM WACKY TO WACKIER IN QUEST TO SAVE ANCHOR OF `MUST-SEE' NIGHT.Byline: Valerie Kuklenski Daily News Staff Writer If the original really has been a show about nothing, as its creators and stars say, then what would be the best title for a ``Seinfeld'' spinoff: ``Nothing Much,'' ``Nothing More'' or ``Nothing From Nothing Leaves Nothing,'' maybe? We'll leave that to the programming brainstormers over at NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. . In the meanwhile, it's time It's Time was a successful political campaign run by the Australian Labor Party (ALP) under Gough Whitlam at the 1972 election in Australia. Campaigning on the perceived need for change after 23 years of conservative (Liberal Party of Australia) government, Labor put forward a to disclose what some Daily News readers suggested for a sequel to the top-rated comedy series, which bows out in May after nine seasons. Of course, this probably is an exercise in futility, given that Julia Louis-Dreyfus This article is about the American actress. For the French actress, see Julie Dreyfus. Julia Scarlett Elizabeth Louis-Dreyfus[1] (born January 13, 1961) is an Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-winning American actress and comedian who gained (as Elaine Benes Elaine Marie Benes is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), played by Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Elaine's best friend is her ex-boyfriend Jerry Seinfeld, and she is also good friends with George Costanza and Cosmo Kramer, although ), Michael Richards (Cosmo Kramer Cosmo Kramer is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), played by Michael Richards. Kramer is the wacky neighbor of main character Jerry Seinfeld. He lives at 129 West 81st Street, New York City, Apartment 5B. ) and Jason Alexander (George Costanza George Louis Costanza is a fictional character in the United States-based television sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), played by Jason Alexander. He has variously been described as a "short, stocky, slow-witted, bald man" (by Elaine Benes), "Lord of the Idiots" (by ) have said they would like to follow Jerry Seinfeld's lead and let the series become a pleasant memory ... and a source of many residual checks for years to come. However, NBC and Castle Rock Entertainment, the show's production company, surely are sorry to lose this advertising gold mine, and they might be trying to come up with ways to keep the franchise going, with or without its most familiar players. So here, with no strings attached, not even an expensive lunch tab, are some suggested outlines for ``Nothing at All,'' or whatever they want to call it: If quantity counts, Eric Krakow of North Hollywood would take the prize with 12 - count 'em, 12 - story ideas, many of which called for continuing the George/Kramer/Elaine triumvirate Triumvirate (trīŭm`vĭrĭt, –vĭrāt'), in ancient Rome, ruling board or commission of three men. Triumvirates were common in the Roman republic. with various substitutions for a newlywed and newly moved Jerry: O.J. Simpson as himself, Johnny Carson
Among Krakow's other suggestions: ``Shoshanna,'' with Jerry's real-life ex-girlfriend taking over his apartment after they break up and he moves to Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States. , and ``The Ghost, Elaine, Kramer and George,'' in which Jerry has died and only his three close friends can see or hear him - the audience can't. (Picture another TV version of ``Topper'' without the translucent Cary Grant Noun 1. Cary Grant - United States actor (born in England) who was the elegant leading man in many films (1904-1986) Grant .) Valerie Hendrix would fill Seinfeld's shoes with ``Roseanne'' alum John Goodman Not to be confused with Johnny Goodman (TV producer), Johnny Goodman, or John C. Goodman. John Stephen Goodman (born June 20, 1952) is a Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning American actor, perhaps best known for his roles on the television series Roseanne , while Linda Jill Tapia of Encino would dispatch Jerry to the Florida condo circuit (that's what he gets for quitting) and would bring in Mike Myers Mike Myers may refer to:
Susan Leighton of Glendale gives Jerry his exit in the form of a new sitcom deal in California. Kramer and Newman (Wayne Knight) have been hired by Elaine's catalog company, J. Peterman Co., to promote it in Europe, and Elaine in a drunken stupor stupor /stu·por/ (stoo´per) [L.] 1. a lowered level of consciousness. 2. in psychiatry, a disorder marked by reduced responsiveness.stu´porous stu·por n. has eloped with boyfriend David Puddy (Patrick Warburton). That leaves George to fend for himself in a larger apartment in Jerry's old New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of building, with his parents (Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris) as new neighbors. Meanwhile, Kramer's half-brother has moved into his old apartment, and George's former digs are occupied by an Elaine look-alike. (Still with us?) George, aspiring to break into Jerry's line of work, becomes a busboy at a comedy club and is rescued one night from a nasty confrontation with a customer by the comic on stage. Leighton says George and the comedian become friends, and the new premise is born. Several readers favor a show centered on Michael Richards. Phyllis Richards (no relation, to our knowledge) submitted prospective titles only: ``Kramer,'' ``Kramer and Co.,'' ``Cosmo and Pals,'' ``Cosmo Kramer, President,'' and ``The Cosmo Files.'' And these come from John Zanderzuk of Lancaster: ``Cosmo Kramer: Private Eye'' or ``Cosmo Kramer: Cab Driver cab·driv·er also cab driver n. One who drives a taxicab for hire. cab driver n → taxista m/f cab driver n → .'' ``Isn't it obvious? Kramer and Newman!'' writes Barry Lowenkron of Encino (in a sentiment echoed by Lawrence Wilner of North Hollywood). ``Whenever these two played off against each other, the results have been hilarious.'' Lowenkron says it would not be a true ``Seinfeld'' sequel, but a whole new series based on established characters, much like the ``Frasier'' formula bears little resemblance to ``Cheers.'' He predicts that Richards and Knight ``could be the greatest madcap team to ever hit TV.'' With all due respect to Lucille Ball and Vivian Vance, of course. Janet Griffiths of Northridge suggests Kramer might open an ``antique/funky junk shop'' (shades of ``Sanford and Son'') and bring in George and Elaine as partners. They could go on buying trips that take them to remote areas such as the rural south (``Green Acres'' and ``Petticoat Junction'' rear their heads). ``The Cosmo Show,'' as envisioned by Claire Albert of Granada Hills, would send Jerry and George to Los Angeles to write for a new comedy series, while Newman ``has run off with a sexy model.'' (Yeah, right.) Meanwhile, Kramer stays in his apartment and Elaine moves into Jerry's across the hall. They have an affair (uh-huh) and Kramer gets hired as a consultant at J. Peterman and winds up as Elaine's boss. Rickie K. Miyake of Temple City likes the idea of ``Touched by a Kramer,'' in which he bumbles his way into the lives of ordinary people and ``touches them in strange ways, literally and figuratively.'' Marilyn H. Grill of Lancaster suggests Elaine get a job transfer to Los Angeles, and Kramer and George decide to move West as well. After they arrive, they are hit with an El Nino storm on the first day and an earthquake on the second. (You're a riot, Marilyn.) A.C. Ferrante of Studio City is not holding out hope that the three co-stars will want to carry on without Jerry, hence ``SeinKids,'' a show that follows in the footsteps of ``Tiny Toons'' and ``Muppet Babies.'' Ferrante even offers casting suggestions: Andy Lawrence (``Brotherly Love'') as Seinfeld, Alex D. Linz (``Home Alone 3'') as playground punching bag George, Mara Wilson (``Matilda'') as Elaine, and Jonathan Lipnicki (``Jerry Maguire'') as Kramer. One episode would deal with the gang's attempt to make money by scamming the tooth fairy with fake teeth left under their pillows. Then there's ``Lilienfeld,'' in which Jerry hits the road on a year-long comedy tour and his cousin from Los Angeles, Michael Lilienfeld, takes over his apartment. That concept comes from - guess who? - Michael Lilienfeld of Reseda, who says he'd work for a fraction of the star's salary until Seinfeld changes his mind and comes back. Of course, there are a number of fans who are unwilling to let the show ride off into the sunset but would like to keep it as true to its old formula as possible. ``No spinoff,'' insists Dale Herz of Sherman Oaks. ``Jerry Seinfeld goes out for some soup and never returns. The cast stays the same and they live in the same places.'' He says they miss their friend very much and at one point hire a stand-in to take his part. He predicts Seinfeld will miss the show and sometime in the future will walk back through the door, making ``the ratings go crazy.'' Herz, by the way, also offers to step in for Seinfeld in his absence. Are you listening, Michael Lilienfeld? Finally, from Seymour Bogatz of North Hollywood, a concept even Seinfeld himself might consider: ``My idea of a spinoff of `Seinfeld' would be to make a cutout cut·out n. 1. Something cut out or intended to be cut out from something else. 2. Electricity A device that interrupts, bypasses, or disconnects a circuit or circuit element. 3. of Jerry in different expressions, using the same cast talking to the cutout in an apartment, in a car, in the restaurant. ...'' CAPTION(S): Drawing, 2 Photos Drawing: (Cover--Color) SOMETHING OUT OF NOTHING? READERS PITCH THEIR `SEINFELD' SPINOFFS Bradford Mar/Daily News Photo: (1) no caption (Seinfeld) (2) Michael Lilienfeld Will work cheap |
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