The Moment Jason Alexander Knew That Seinfeld Made Him A Star 

Jason Alexander NOT winning an Emmy is one of the MANY reasons I never watch awards shows to this day. Amazing talent.

George’s self loathing, low self esteem and bursts of optimism is such a big part of the show.

Humble, down to earth, funny man and a very talented actor/comedian

The little black girl yelled out “you ruined our couch!”

George was by far my favorite character on the show

It's funny he mentions Cheers. Makes me think of this..... George: I'm sorry. I can't live knowing that Ted Danson makes that much more than me. Who's he? Jerry: He's somebody! George: What about me? Jerry: You're nobody. George: Why him? Why not me? Jerry: He's good, you're not. George: I'm better than him! Jerry: You're worse! Much much worse.

I played George’s boss in the episode “The Comeback”…. …the famous “jerk store” scene where my character delivered the zinger… That’s key for me to tell you the “reach” of “Seinfeld.” My wife and I relocated to Richland WA in 2014. I went to see a local production company owner to shoot the breeze and see how things were going with his company. As soon as I walked into his office he closed the door and started whispering…which frankly…I thought was a bit weird…. He leaned in towards me and said, “I don’t want to let the receptionist know I told you this. When she came into my office to tell me you were up front she said, ‘Mitch! The man from ‘Seinfeld’ is up front and wants to see you!” Thought you might get a chuckle out of that…I still laugh about it… ...and give Jason my regards and tell him this story if you see him any time soon......

I think George Costanza is the funniest character in the history of television. So awesome!

Boy he has some smooth buttery hands. "You know whose hands they remind me of? Ray McKigney"

The Sea Was Angry That Day, My Friends. Like An Old Man Trying To Send Back Soup In A Deli.

I adored the character of George. Jason Alexander was superb in the role.

I didn't watch much prime time tv, but my wife got me watching Seinfeld. She passed away 13 years ago, but I'm still watching Seinfeld.. even do Seinfeld themed team trivia with my son and compete well.

Loved the Seinfeld years and couldn't miss an episode. I was in college and sometimes some of the classes were very limited so I got stuck with a calculus class on Thursday night. I would get up in the middle of class, watch Seinfeld at the student union, and then return. Somehow I passed the class. It's funny how I remember Seinfeld but have no recollection of calculus aside from this story.

Nice to see Art Vandelay the famous architect with also is a importer and exporter, he made his first million when he was 28, like he always says "the first million is always the hardest"

My favorite Seinfeld actor hands down!

Elaine (to George): “Shrinkage?” George (to Jerry): “Jerry, tell her about shrinkage.”

Recently, I bought one of those upright old style arcade games....all my high scores have initials "GLC"...and they always will

I love how Jason Alexander is now proud of what they achieved. There was a time when he seemed almost ashamed of the George character, and fearful of being typecast. I saw it like if Neil Armstrong was worried that all he would be remembered only for was being the first man on the moon, and that he will never achieve such great heights again.

Jason is a great actor. You get lost in his performance and you forget that you are watching a TV show. THAT'S when you are truly a great actor.

Jason Alexander is an incredible talent. I’m glad he landed the role of “can’t - stand - ya,” otherwise we may’ve never known.

One of the best George episodes was when he made that cubby under his desk at work so he could take naps down there😂

in November of 1995 I was arrested for missing "must see TV" on Thursday. I told the judge I was working. He let me off with a warning but it's still on my record man.

It says “Moops!”

I recognized eons ago that Jason was the super actor that Seinfeld needed. Absolutely brilliant actor and an extremely smart individual. I've always wanted to ask him if Jackie Gleason and Art Carney were an inspiration for him. On numerous occasion there were these little mannerisms that Jason used that always piqued my interest about this connection. He has such a vast arsenal of techniques.

The more I watch SEINFELD in re-runs, the more I appreciate HOW GREAT AN ACTOR JASON IS. ... ... ... All 4 on the show did an incredible job. SUCH AWESOME CHEMISTRY!!

George Costanza is one of my favorite of all fictional characters. And sometimes, I'm actually quite sorry to say, he and I are more alike than I care to admit.

When you make something that is hard to do look easy, you are really really good at what you do. The casting for that show was incredible.

Never thought id ever say this. That George Costanza guy is a smart cookie😆

George was such a morally corrupt character that he could have easily been universally hated and , as such, Jason could have felt that from the fans of the show. However JASON played him as a guy who was a victim of his own ineptitude and not as a man with a dark heart. We all saw a bit of our own “ shit happens life “ in the character. That’s why Jason never got anything but respect from fans on the street. He was one of us.

That show is a time capsul its a part of peoples souls.

The greatness of George!

The Opposite is one of my favorite episodes.

“Pulp flies, baby!”

Been loving the clips but at the end of every the sound at the end scares the shit out of me with out fail.

Great role in young Sheldon made me laugh again

That show owes everything to Jason Alexander. He was the only real actor among the main cast. Sure, the others eventually came into their own and found their place. But Jason hit it out of the park from the very beginning. He set the precedent

I fell in love with Jason Alexander during the episode where him and jerry were meeting elaines father and they were waiting and talking about how bad it would be if she didnt make it to the restaurant. jerry ask how they could get out of it and george said " tell him were frightened and we have to go home" I fell in love that day. to hear a grown man admit fear was a new experience for me and I will never forget that moment. Jason is the funniest man on earth and deserves more success.

Where's the full clip of the interview?

maybe bring the volume down on the outro music...

He seems like a great man!

Dude can belt out a tune......He is untouchable....a true star's star.

Wow, That’s interesting that jason had no idea kids were watching Seinfeld. But it’s true, that show was part of my brother, sister and I childhood 💯

Howie is terrified of breathing the same air as his guests, by the look at how far away they have Jason sitting.

They always be saying "happened to be" when they wanna point out somebody black & not get in trouble. Truth 😅

LOL he starts looking more and more like some version of William Shatner. LOL

In 2003, I was lucky enough to see Jason and Martin Short star in the LA production of The Producers. How cool is that?

The guy was putting on an accent for the entire show. George is my favorite Seinfeld character.

Every time I see Jason Alexander I immediately see him holding a golf ball at the end of the episode where he saves an orca with Kramer’s golf ball in his blow hole. I cannot imagine the readings around the table in pre-production, must have been hilarious.

George just made the show for me, maybe because he was so relatable. We all have some George in us, for better or worse, whether we like it or not. He just cracked me up in every episode!

0:45 Almost a bit in here. George: I remember the moment. Jerry: A moment? George: Yeah a moment, you know, when it happened... Jerry: There's a moment? etc...

I must've watched Jason in a thousand interviews and never heard this story. That'd be awesome if that little girl came on here as an adult woman to say that was her.

My friend Bruce Griffiths worked with him as a writer, when he came to Australia some years ago.

Ah, the Cheers lead-in helped the show. Makes sense.

Tremendous actor

Why did it all turn out like this for me? I had so much promise. I was personable, I was bright. Oh, maybe not academically speaking, but ... I was perceptive. I always know when someone's uncomfortable at a party. It became very clear to me sitting out there today, that every decision I've ever made, in my entire life, has been wrong. My life is the opposite of everything I want it to be. Every instinct I have, in every aspect of life, be it something to wear, something to eat ... It's all been wrong.

he is a cornerstone of the show

I still watch 2 episodes every night. I’ve seen every episode …I’ll estimate 120 times.

George was a really funny character, played to perfection by Alexander - it was marvelous how well his performance "worked" with all the other actors. George with his parents was a whole new level. Frank and Estelle Costanza and George complimented each other so well - high comedy. I think my favorite Frank Costanza moment is when Steinbrenner is commiserating with Frank and Estelle about the apparent death of George and finally a very worked up and distraught Frank gets a chance to talk to Steinbrenner about the apparent tragedy and lays into Steinbrenner for trading Jay Buhner.🤣😂

You should see him sing and dance...

Because I grew up watching SNL, Fridays and Carson I knew of every cast member before the show except Duckman, I mean, Jason. I would say, he was the only one totally unconnected to all of them. An incredible find.

Everyone at work told me that I had to watch the new show, Seinfeld. It took a few episodes to warm up to it but I couldnt stand George. After a few more episodes, I realized that George was the best part of the show!!!!! I also enjoyed when Jerry knew that he was delivering a really good punch line. He could never completely keep a straiht face. The show was genius and the episode, amongst a few, where Jerry was dating the gymnast, Kramer had a kidney stone, Mr. Pitt was doing a spring water merger and I believe George walked out of a bathroom with just jockey shorts on was genius, pure genius. The timing/delivery was impeccable!!! I never laughed that long on any other episode. That episode could only be rivaled to the over the top finale' of the Newhart Show. That finale should have its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Truly, an unrivaled finale to a wonderful show!!! I hope that Jason is doing well!

The moment amongst fans was when we stopped seeing Jason Alexander as Stucky from Pretty Woman and started seeing and referring to him as Costanza.

Love Ira/Jason/George

I could never understand how Seinfeld, which I loved, was able to appeal to almost the totality of America and beyond. I always thought it would resonate mostly with New Yorkers or at best, urbanites. Yet, I was wrong. A friend of mine from Belgrade, Serbia, told me he watched it and liked it a lot.

He looks like he's acting without acting.

He is so convincing as George that I don’t understand what I’m watching when the actor Jason Alexander is speaking. I’m waiting for an outburst that doesnt happen lol. He is so Elite as an actor he was overlooked for awards he should have won. It’s like everyone just thought he was playing himself. It’s a shame he wasn’t recognized for his talent like he should have been.

Jason Alexander was the BEST…such a brilliant actor… he made SEINFELD

*he was also famous on movie Pretty Woman* 💡

I'd watch a reboot

Why is the "outro" 3 times louder than the segment? You guys need a producer?

Why cut up this interview into so many bite-size clips? Just editing for the apparent topic is not justification enough. But it's still interesting to get Jason Alexander's take on the show and how it evolved, his recognition of the show's impact, etc.

George was always my fav character while everyone else I knew loved Kramer. Even my wife asks me, "how can you like George, he's nothing like you, he's the exact opposite of your personality?" and I respond with, "that's exactly why I loved the George character. To watch me up on screen, nah, what a bore that would be."

Duckman!

"elite group of people who made it to the stratosphere." Well said, completely agree and he absolutely deserves it.

So were clear (and we all are) they could have NEVER done Seinfeld without George. As far as Im concerned hes the main character.

They should have asked him if he's getting paid the same as Ted Danson.

I swear, every time Jason speaks, he talks just like William Shatner.

I always think of George when I pee in the shower... ITS ALL PIPES!

"....Lloyd Braun was in the nut house, not me.".

Costanza was without a doubt my very favorite on the show. I also liked Kramer, but Constanza was the most hilarious.

I am wondering when they filmed this. While this was posted yesterday, that Starbucks cup is from Christmas time.

I didn’t know that was him in the thumbnail

The phenomenon of mega blockbuster tv shows or movies will never happen again with how media is consumed now. In past there wasnt much options so was easy to watch what everyone else watched. Now there is unlimited media of old media, Video games, twitter, youtub, streaming. No one watches the same thing or cares what others are watching

Seinfeld was my all time favorite show growing up in the 90's. Kramer was hands down the best imo, but George was second favorite for sure.

I still celebrate Festivus

Wasn't he also in Jacob's Ladder, one of the best films ever?

Awesome dude, just a pity about his TDS

I hope it makes Jason Alexander uncomfortable and happy to know that my office is emblazoned on the entry wall with “the timeless art of seduction” on a massive 4 foot poster

I was married to my ex-wife when Seinfeld was on the air. She had the biggest crush on Jason Alexander. She was a very attractive 21 year old woman at the time. She just loved his bombastic personality as George and she loved his bald head. So go figure, Jason was a sex symbol to at least to one young woman in the midwest!!! And I never had to worry about going bald, even though 25 years later I still have a full head of hair but not the same wife🤣

George was the best character. The simpletons think it’s Kramer, but it’s George.

He got famous but not too famous. Good for him. I remember Jerry dating that 17 year old girl and they really came for him and later his future wife was already married. They did watch Jason, he flew under the radar with his personal life.

Any particular reason that Jason Alexander is so far away from Howie in the studio? I could understand when we were under lockdown, but now? And who does the lighting for Howie, a visually-impaired chimp? You can barely see your guest's face on the wide shot. Hey Howie, I've enjoyed your work for years and I think this new show of yours has potential, but it appears you have some kinks to work out. That being said, you had a wonderful guest in J.A. and I wish you all the best.

Co-stanza!...by Menon!!!

shallow hal was great too!

I bought this ketchup so I can have all I want

Howie has only had 300 boosters.

I'm just trying to process that the interviewer is Howie Mandel. Never would have recognized him

It's the summer of George. I swallowed a fly -- what can happen ???

there are Famous peple, then there are celebrities, and then there are Icons .. Jason Alexander , Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis Dreyfous and Michael Richards are Icons. They are the beatles of TV. in my opinion.

George C. Was easily the best character on the show.