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Fist of Doom

06-10-09 12:00 AM

Re: Your favorite ONE-SHOT "Seinfeld" guest star

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Originally Posted by OscarBluth (Post 9496522)

I don't think he was just the voice, I'm pretty sure he wore a toupee and was Steinbrenner. He was also the guy talking to the NBC executive that went to protest the boats in the orange raft to get Elaine's respect. And the voice of the subway announcer in the TV Guide episode. After watching Curb Your Enthusiasm and getting back into Seinfeld via reruns, it's obvious any time Larry David plays someone on- or off-camera. None ever really sounded like Steinbrenner at the time, but it's easy to pick up now.

Really? That I didn't know. I think he also played a newsstand seller in one of the earlier episodes. He's a versatile guy.

Nick Martin

06-10-09 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Fist of Doom (Post 9496536)

Really? That I didn't know. I think he also played a newsstand seller in one of the earlier episodes. He's a versatile guy.

It was when George thought the coffee shop cashier took his $20 that had drawn-on lips on it.

Quack

06-10-09 04:22 AM

Re: Your favorite ONE-SHOT "Seinfeld" guest star

I liked Seth in the Kenny Rogers Roasters....

It's sort of a big meeting...

Also the pimp in The Maid episode....

You Steinfeld?

You know how to use a mop ringer?

kstublen

06-10-09 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Fist of Doom (Post 9496501)

:lol: Love that shot. Technically, Larry D. wasn't a one-shot deal, since he was the voice of George Steinbrenner in numerous episodes.

Yeah, but I consider him in that role a one-shit. I remember the first time I saw that shot I couldn't stop laughing. Then when I found out it was Frank's attorney it was even funnier.

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Originally Posted by OscarBluth (Post 9496522)

I don't think he was just the voice, I'm pretty sure he wore a toupee and was Steinbrenner. He was also the guy talking to the NBC executive that went to protest the boats in the orange raft to get Elaine's respect. And the voice of the subway announcer in the TV Guide episode. After watching Curb Your Enthusiasm and getting back into Seinfeld via reruns, it's obvious any time Larry David plays someone on- or off-camera. None ever really sounded like Steinbrenner at the time, but it's easy to pick up now.

And to add to the list...he also plays the mad scientist or whatever on that made-for-television movie that Jerry watches one night.

Michael Corvin

06-10-09 07:28 AM

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Larry David was not Steinbrenner on screen(except for one episode, IIRC), that was actor Lee Bear according to Wiki. He was also the voice of Newman off screen the first time Newman appears to commit suicide. He was also an asshole passenger on a flight with Elaine.

RUSF18

06-10-09 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin (Post 9496711)

"I beg your pardon your Majesty, but we don't accept bills with lips drawn on the President" as the guy sticking his head out of a newsstand at George dressed in the Henry VIII costume.

Once you've seen them a million times, it's great to pick out his appearances, same with spotting extra Norman Brenner, who was in 14 episodes according to IMDB, and got a quick speaking part as "Ian" (Een) in the Wig Master episode, probably as a reward as the show wound down.

Trevor

06-10-09 09:01 AM

Re: Your favorite ONE-SHOT "Seinfeld" guest star

Keith Hernandez. Probably my favorite episode.

Fist of Doom

06-10-09 11:23 AM

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Another that should be added is James Hong in The Chinese Restaraunt...

"Cartwright!...Cartwright!"

Numanoid

06-10-09 11:45 AM

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Mr. Marbles

But seriously, Philip Baker Hall as Bookman. Even Seinfeld can't keep from cracking up. Never happened in any other episode.

Larry David was also the guy in the silver suit ranting at the UFO or whatever in that late-night TV movie that Jerry couldn't remember.

Nick Martin

06-10-09 11:58 AM

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"Like Flaming globes Sigmund! Like flaming globes!!!!"

Quack

06-10-09 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick Martin (Post 9497272)

"Like Flaming globes Sigmund! Like flaming globes!!!!"

Is that funny?

Nick Martin

06-10-09 02:07 PM

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It's not funny, no. However Larry David's weird space outfit he wore when he said that was. He looked really stupid in it.

RUSF18

06-10-09 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Numanoid (Post 9497236)

But seriously, Philip Baker Hall as Bookman. Even Seinfeld can't keep from cracking up. Never happened in any other episode.

You can also catch him hysterical as they cut to commercial when Newman is scratching himself after admitting to having fleas. Awesome.

Cardiff Giant11

06-10-09 05:55 PM

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No mention of Elaine's boyfriend Brett aka Desperado guy? That's very un-Carl Farbman like guys ;)

mcnabb

06-10-09 06:42 PM

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Did anyone say Judge Reinhold? The Close Talker! He just plays a nice guy who was dating Elaine, and enjoyed hanging out Jerry's Parents all the time!

gmanca

06-10-09 06:53 PM

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I'm between Peter Stormare as Slippery Pete in "The Frogger" and James Spader in "The Apology."

George: We need to find an outlet!
Slippery Pete: What?
George: Holes! I need holes!

Birrman54

06-10-09 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by mcnabb (Post 9498168)

Did anyone say Judge Reinhold? The Close Talker! He just plays a nice guy who was dating Elaine, and enjoyed hanging out Jerry's Parents all the time!

http://forum.dvdtalk.com/9494545-post37.html

I think Judge is one of the better examples, I also like the one with Jane Leeves (Daphne Moon), The Virgin.

Nick Martin

06-10-09 10:34 PM

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How about the Mohel?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Sein_ep505.jpg

The episode also featured a one-shot by a largely unseen character.....Pigman.

writer106

06-11-09 11:09 PM

Re: Your favorite ONE-SHOT "Seinfeld" guest star

My favorites were
Catherine Keener
Tracey Nelson
Brenda Strong
Jane Leeves

Buttmunker

03-25-11 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin (Post 9496418)

I understand that, but given the example of Michael Chikilis in the first post I took it to mean people that are, or eventually became somewhat famous since being on Seinfeld otherwise it's merely a favorite character discussion.

I guess Buttmunker is the only one that can clear this up.

It doesn't matter if the ONE-SHOT is a famous actor, or merely some guy who never acted before. Doesn't matter if they're billed as a "guest star" or a "special guest star" (although, on Seinfeld, if they're truly famous, their name appears much larger during the end credits than the other actors on the show.

kstublen

03-25-11 01:15 PM

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I just watched The Doorman the other day, so I'm glad to see this thread was bumped. While I love Larry David as Frank Costanza's Lawyer for the sheer bizarreness of a caped lawyer , Larry Miller is easily the best one-shot guest star. That's definitely one of my favorite episodes. Although Philip Baker Hall as Bookman is up there too. I don't know how he said that whole monologue in Jerry's apartment without laughing.

Sex Fiend

03-25-11 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Buttmunker (Post 10695066)

That was my assumption, too. I vote for Philip Baker Hall as being the flat-out funniest. I don't know if he could really be classified as a "star" in the strictest sense, especially at the time when he had had fewer high-profile roles.

But I like recognizable character actors in general, and Seinfeld made great use of them over the years. How about Jon Polito as Silvio, the building superintendent whose wife was cheating on him with Newman?

Buttmunker

03-25-11 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by kstublen (Post 10695087)

Larry Miller was good friends with, I think, either Larry David or Seinfeld himself, and almost got hired to be either George or Kramer. Almost.

Being a friend, I'm surprised they only gave Miller a one-shot deal on the show. You'd think better friends would cast you in a recurring role (ala Newman).

Groucho

03-25-11 01:24 PM

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I agree with the person who chose "No Doubt".

Michael Corvin

03-25-11 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Buttmunker (Post 10695066)

Way to clear that up two years later. :lol:

I was reading the thread from the beginning assuming it was a new thread and was thinking people were being awfully liberal with the term "star." :shrug: Two years later and it still reads like a favorite character discussion. :)

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Originally Posted by bunkaroo (Post 9493237)

How about Peter Krause as a Nazi?

In probably the second worst episode of the series, IMO, right behind the Kramer/murder in LA episode.

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