Name: Seinfeldia
ISBN: 9781476756110

Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

"An uproarious behind-the-scenes account of the creation of the hit television series describes how comedians Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld dreamed up the idea for an unconventional sitcom over coffee and how, despite network skepticism and minimal plotlines, achieved mainstream success, "--NoveList.

How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything

Seinfeldia

The hilarious behind-the-scenes story of two guys who went out for coffee and dreamed up Seinfeld—the cultural sensation that changed television and bled into the real world, altering the lives of everyone it touched. Comedians Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld never thought anyone would watch their silly little sitcom about a New York comedian sitting around talking to his friends. NBC executives didn’t think anyone would watch either, but they bought it anyway, hiding it away in the TV dead zone of summer. But against all odds, viewers began to watch, first a few and then many, until nine years later nearly forty million Americans were tuning in weekly. In Seinfeldia, acclaimed TV historian and entertainment writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong celebrates the creators and fans of this American television phenomenon, bringing readers behind-the-scenes of the show while it was on the air and into the world of devotees for whom it never stopped being relevant, a world where the Soup Nazi still spends his days saying “No soup for you!”, Joe Davola gets questioned every day about his sanity, Kenny Kramer makes his living giving tours of New York sights from the show, and fans dress up in Jerry’s famous puffy shirt, dance like Elaine, and imagine plotlines for Seinfeld if it were still on TV.

How a Show about Nothing Changed Everything

Patrick Book

Some great behind the scenes material and cultural analysis of the show's impact. Fun!

Jowanza Joseph

Probably the best book I've read this year. I've never been a huge Seinfeld fan but I loved every second of this. Well researched, great background information while not boring the reader with to many details. Recommended reading for everyone.

Alexandra Sklar

About as expected- entertaining and light. Enjoyed learning about the individual writers’ impacts.

Michael Hessling

The author didn't talk to any of the five principals of the show. All of their words were quoted from other interviews. But still good backstories from the non-principals, whom she DID talk to.

Seinfeldia How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything

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