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Tom Gammill And Max Pross
Tom Gammill and Max Pross are an American comedy writing team. Together they have written episodes for such successful shows as ''Seinfeld'', ''The Critic'', ''The Wonder Years'', ''It's Garry Shandling's Show'', and ''Monk''. They have also worked as producers on ''The Simpsons'' and ''Futurama''. Early career Pross and Gammill started to write comedy sketches together for ''Saturday Night Live'' in 1979. In 1981 they co-wrote Steve Martin's fourth NBC special "Steve Martin's Best Show Ever" with such notable comedy writers as Eric Idle, Dan Aykroyd, and Lorne Michaels. They spent the next few years as part of the original writing staff of "Late Night With David Letterman," and also contributed short films for the show after leaving the staff. In 1984 they worked on the writing staff of another Lorne Michaels production, ''The New Show'' - a comedy sketch show with guests including Steve Martin and John Candy, which was similar to ''Saturday Night Live'', but nowhere near as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
San Diego Comic-Con International
San Diego Comic-Con International is a comic book convention and nonprofit multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California since 1970. The name, as given on its website, is Comic-Con International: San Diego; but it is commonly known simply as Comic-Con or the San Diego Comic-Con or SDCC. The convention was founded as the Golden State Comic Book Convention in 1970 by a group of San Diegans that included Shel Dorf, Richard Alf, Ken Krueger, Ron Graf, and Mike Towry; later, it was called the "San Diego Comic Book Convention", Dorf said during an interview that he hoped the first Con would bring in 500 attendees. It is a four-day event (Thursday–Sunday) held during the summer (in July since 2003) at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego. On the Wednesday evening prior to the official opening, professionals, exhibitors, and pre-registered guests for all four days can attend a pre-event "Preview Night" to give attendees the opportunity to walk the exhi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Army Man (magazine)
''Army Man'' (tagline: "America's Only Magazine") was a comedy magazine published in the late 1980s by George Meyer, who went on to be an acclaimed writer for ''The Simpsons''. The magazine consisted mostly of very short and surreal jokes, along with cartoons. Each issue also featured Jack Handey's "Deep Thoughts", as well as other pieces written by him. History Although ''Army Man'' was never widely distributed, it garnered a lot of attention in the comedy world. Two of its writers (John Swartzwelder and Jon Vitti) were picked up alongside Meyer to be part of the original writing staff of ''The Simpsons'' by the show's developer and show-runner Sam Simon, a fan of the magazine. Other ''Army Man'' writers would go on to write for ''The Simpsons'' in later seasons, including Jeff Martin, David Sacks, Ian Maxtone-Graham, Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Kevin Curran and Billy Kimball. Other notable contributors of the magazine included Mark O'Donnell, Andy Borowitz, Andy Breckman, Roz Ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Doorman (Seinfeld)
"The Doorman" is the 104th episode of the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld''. This is the 18th episode for the sixth season. It aired on February 23, 1995. In this episode, Jerry and Elaine contend with a creepy doorman, George fears he is developing male breasts, and Kramer and Frank Costanza try to go into business with a bra for men. Plot Jerry goes to pick up Elaine who is house sitting Mr. Pitt's apartment, and has an awkward conversation with the doorman. Jerry insists on waiting until the doorman leaves before he and Elaine can go to the movies. However, Mr. Pitt calls and orders Elaine to stay and read the mail. Walking home, Jerry meets the doorman standing outside his own apartment building. The doorman accuses him of following him and harassing him. Walking down the street, Kramer, with the thought that it would entertain German tourists on a tour bus, simulates robbing George. Since George's parents' separation in "The Chinese Woman", Frank Costanza has been living with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Race (Seinfeld Episode)
"The Race" is the 96th episode of the American sitcom ''Seinfeld'', the tenth episode of the sixth season. The episode first aired on December 15, 1994. The story follows Jerry as he meets an old rival, who suspects that he cheated in a high school race and wishes to re-run it. Elaine is put on a "blacklist" and finds out her boyfriend is a communist. George responds to a personal ad in the ''Daily Worker'' and Kramer, who is working as a department store Santa Claus, is convinced to become a communist by Elaine's boyfriend. "The Race" was one of Jerry Seinfeld's favorite episodes of ''Seinfeld'' due to its Superman themes. Plot Jerry is excited to be dating a woman named Lois, sharing the same name as the Lois Lane, as it gives him ample opportunity to do Superman impersonations. Lois works for Duncan Meyer, his high school rival. In a track race in ninth grade, Jerry got an inadvertent head start that nobody noticed, allowing him to win by a wide margin. Jerry's reputation f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Mom & Pop Store
"The Mom & Pop Store" is the 94th episode of the NBC sitcom ''Seinfeld''. This was the eighth episode for the sixth season. It aired on November 17, 1994. In this episode, George buys a car said to have belonged to Jon Voight (who cameos in the episode as himself). Meanwhile, Kramer takes all of Jerry's sneakers to a "Mom and Pop" shoe repair store, leaving him with nothing but cowboy boots to wear while he tries to figure out whether or not he is invited to Tim Whatley's Thanksgiving party. Plot Kramer convinces Jerry to send his sneakers to a "mom and pop" shoe repair store, insisting that it is important to keep such stores from going out of business. Kramer takes all of his sneakers, leaving him only a pair of cowboy boots he was gifted. While at the store, Kramer's nose starts to bleed. When he lies down to stop it, he notices wires hanging out of the ceiling and advises Mom and Pop to call an electrician. Mom and Pop can't afford to bring the electrical installation up t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pledge Drive
"The Pledge Drive" is the 89th episode of NBC sitcom '' Seinfeld''. This was the third episode of the sixth season. It aired on October 6, 1994. The episode revolves around Jerry, George, and Kramer's volunteer efforts with a PBS pledge drive. Subplots include Jerry's grandmother going on a perilous adventure through the city to deal with bounced birthday checks, Elaine committing a series of misunderstandings stemming from the high-pitched voice of her friend Noreen's boyfriend, and the start of a new trend in eating finger foods with utensils. Plot Jerry tells Elaine that her friend Noreen was hitting on him. Elaine is skeptical, since Noreen has a boyfriend. She calls and asks about this, but the person on the end of the line identifies himself as Noreen's boyfriend Dan, who Elaine mistook for Noreen because he is a "high-talker" (i.e. his voice is high-pitched). This angers Dan and Noreen, particularly since Jerry's allegation is untrue. When Elaine explains her mistake t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Raincoats, Part 2
"The Raincoats" is a two-part episode of the American sitcom ''Seinfeld.'' It is the 82nd and 83rd episode of the show, and the 18th and 19th episodes of the fifth season. The episode was first shown on NBC on April 28, 1994, and garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Judge Reinhold. The episode was written by Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Larry David, and Jerry Seinfeld and directed by Tom Cherones. The episode's storylines include George trying to weasel his way out of a commitment to the Big Brother program, Elaine's discomfort with her boyfriend's friendliness, Morty scheming to sell boxes of raincoats he designed before he and Helen go on vacation, and Jerry and his girlfriend being caught making out at a theatrical showing of ''Schindler's List''. Plot Part 1 Jerry's parents are staying with him for three days until they leave for Paris, leaving him yearning for some private time with his girlfriend, Rachel, who lives with her parents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Raincoats, Part 1
"The Raincoats" is a two-part episode of the American sitcom ''Seinfeld.'' It is the 82nd and 83rd episode of the show, and the 18th and 19th episodes of the fifth season. The episode was first shown on NBC on April 28, 1994, and garnered an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for Judge Reinhold. The episode was written by Tom Gammill, Max Pross, Larry David, and Jerry Seinfeld and directed by Tom Cherones. The episode's storylines include George trying to weasel his way out of a commitment to the Big Brother program, Elaine's discomfort with her boyfriend's friendliness, Morty scheming to sell boxes of raincoats he designed before he and Helen go on vacation, and Jerry and his girlfriend being caught making out at a theatrical showing of ''Schindler's List''. Plot Part 1 Jerry's parents are staying with him for three days until they leave for Paris, leaving him yearning for some private time with his girlfriend, Rachel, who lives with her parents ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Pie
"The Pie" is the 79th episode of the NBC sitcom '' Seinfeld''. This was the 15th episode for the fifth season. It aired on February 17, 1994. The episode's main running theme is characters adamantly refusing to eat certain foods served to them without giving an explanation. A store mannequin that looks just like Elaine is also a focus in multiple plot threads of the episode. Plot Jerry is miffed after his girlfriend Audrey refuses to try a bite of his apple pie without telling him why. She just shakes her head from side to side. In a clothing store, Kramer sees a mannequin that looks just like Elaine. Elaine and George visit the store. Elaine demands to know the source of the mannequin, while George becomes interested in an expensive suit that will soon be on sale at half price. Seeing another customer interested in the suit, George hides it so the other customer will not find it on the sale day. After George buys the suit, the other customer swears vengeance. Jerry and Audrey ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Cigar Store Indian
"The Cigar Store Indian" is the 74th episode of the NBC sitcom '' Seinfeld''. It is the tenth episode of the fifth season, and first aired on December 9, 1993. In this episode, Jerry has troubles with appearing racially insensitive in front of a Native American woman he is attracted to, while Elaine is bothered by a lovestruck TV enthusiast who she met on the subway. Plot After visiting the Costanzas' house, Elaine and Kramer must take the subway home since their ride, Jerry, is helping George with a coffee table stain. She takes a ''TV Guide'' with Al Roker on the cover as reading material. Elaine and Kramer are separated on the subway when Kramer stops to get a gyro. Elaine forgets the ''TV Guide'' on her seat and it is obtained by an amorous TV enthusiast, who cuts it up to make a bouquet for her. Jerry presents Elaine with a cigar store Indian as a peace offering for making her take the subway, in large part to show off his generous side to Elaine's friend Winona. Winon ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Glasses
"The Glasses" is the third episode of the fifth season of the American sitcom ''Seinfeld''. The 67th episode of the series overall, it was written by the writing team Tom Gammill and Max Pross, their respective debuts for the series, and directed by Tom Cherones. It first aired on NBC on September 30, 1993. In this episode, Kramer tries to get George a discount at the optometrist's after his eyeglasses are seemingly stolen from the health club, and Jerry suspects his girlfriend Amy of having an affair with his cousin Jeffrey. George's first set of replacement glasses are women's glasses, so he tries to trade frames with a blind man. Rance Howard appears as the blind man in this episode, while Anna Gunn plays Amy. This episode ends with the dedication "In memory of our friend, John Oteri," who worked as a camera operator on the show. Plot George claims his eyeglasses were stolen at the health club and he needs a new pair. He goes to see Kramer's optometrist friend Dwayne, whom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Larry David
Lawrence Gene David (born July 2, 1947) is an American comedian, writer, actor, and television producer. He and Jerry Seinfeld created the television sitcom ''Seinfeld'', on which David was head writer and executive producer for the first seven seasons. He gained further recognition for the HBO series ''Curb Your Enthusiasm,'' which he created and stars in as a fictionalized version of himself. He has written or co-written the story of every episode since its pilot episode in 1999. David's work on ''Seinfeld'' won him two Primetime Emmy Awards in 1993, for Outstanding Comedy Series and Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing in a Comedy Series. Formerly a comedian, he went into television comedy, writing and starring in ABC's '' Fridays'', and writing briefly for ''Saturday Night Live''. He has been nominated for 27 Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. He was voted by fellow comedians and comedy insiders as the 23rd greatest comedy star ever in a 2004 Br ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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