OB Daz and Gaynor reacts to best moments of Frank Costanza. Link to original video: • The Best of Frank Cost... Socials: officeblokedaz Patreon: / officeblokedaz
R.I.P. Jerry Stiller. I first saw him on TV, in the 60's when he would perform comedy routines with his wife (Anne Meara), as Stiller and Meara. A real master of comedic timing.
Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris in Seinfeld--some of the best casting ever. Not only based on their physical appearance were they believable as George's parents, but their characters' personalities made you understand why George was the way he was!
Oh yeah, that show and cast was perfection. That last scene with Frank and Elaine is part of the bloopers (which you also must see) because Julia couldn’t get through multiple takes without laughing. It was great when any of them lost it, but especially Julia.
You have to watch the bloopers for that last scene between Frank and Elaine. It takes probably at least 10 takes where she cannot stop laughing at how funny he is and it's amazing they ever got a take they could use
I love the fact that the original idea was for estelle to be loud and frank to be the complete opposite, just a soft-spoken mild-mannered man, until one take where estelle yelled at him and jerry stiller responded by yelling even louder and suddenly frank costanza was born. As someone who's been writing comedy series for years hoping to get one done someday this is still my favorite example of letting the actors do their thing and shape their own characters, which as a writer, your ego sometimes fights very hard against, so I don't take this man's lesson lightly.
I was just going to recommend that. Also funny when Jerry keeps breaking up when Kramer's teeth are stained from turning his apt into a smoking parlor 😂
I'm 38, and I become George more and more with each passing day. I think it's because my parents absolutely argued and bickered exactly like George's. Also at 7:26 this was an actual mistake. Jerry Stiller actually forgot his line, and they left it in because it was funnier than what they wrote. He often had trouble remembering his lines, but the quirk added to his character so they often left the mistakes in. I'm sure you're aware since you lived here, but this was the biggest sitcom ever in the U.S. Even to this day, nothing comes close. It's strange, but I would have thought this show would have really struck a chord with British and Australian audiences. Also, watch the outtakes of that last scene. It took FOREVER because they could not stop laughing.
They should check out the bloopers from each season. The clip from the last scene with Elaine is really good. She starts laughing every time he says, you want a piece of me?
Here in the U.S., it just endlessly plays on reruns. They must have made a billion dollars in syndication. And every time I think I couldn't possibly watch an episode again; I find myself watching it. It's like comic relief comfort food. Best sitcom ever made.
While making a "Festivus" toast at the dinner table, Frank informed the assembled guests that it was, first & foremost, & among other things, a tradition for the "airing of grievances". What a festive occasion !
Jerry Stiller sometimes had trouble remembering his lines, causing some pauses as he searched his mind for the next word, and it turned out brilliantly. He also had a hard time saying Del Boca Vista, many outtakes of him flubbing it.
"The Conversion" When George wanted to convert to the Latvian Orthodox Church because a young woman to whom he was attracted was a member. Later, when that same woman started stalking Kramer, he went to the Latvian priest for advice, & was told that he (Kramer) had "the Kavorka", the "lure of the animal", & was told how to remedy the situation. It involved, among other things, the wearing of cloves of garlic around his neck ( in a scene reminiscent of the old original "Wolfman" movie, where the Lon Chaney, Jr. character seeks advice from the old gypsy woman on how to avoid turning into a werewolf). Too funny.
One of those odd shows which I think the lead character (Jerry) is more replaceable then the co-stars. I could never see anybody replace Kramer, George, Frank et al. Cheers & Seinfeld gave me 16 great years of true sitcom genius growing up. I think I've seen my favorite episode "The Contest" at least 5 times. Great show.
I wonder how much Jerry Stiller improvised. He looks like he's trying to get the people he's working with in the scene to crack up. For me, it's still the best written TV comedy ever from the US.
Seinfeld was just hilarious all the way around! It is obvious they had so much fun doing that in front of a studio audience. The series ran while I was going thru my second childhood and working my dream job - we all talked about it the next day (and beyond). Jason Alexander actually had a semi-recurring role on Young Sheldon as the High School drama teacher in East Texas, and is rather convincing.
I was watching an off-Broadway play and at the intermission Jerry Stiller was walking around in the audience and I got to talk with him. in real life, actually a calm guy.
Have you guys done any of Larry David's show, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"? He was the mastermind behind Seinfeld. He was the head writer and executive producer for the first seven years. I like Curb better. It is a semi-fictionalized version of his own life after "semi-retirement". very similar humor but a bit more expanded since it was on HBO and not regular tv.
Really enjoyed this. Another way to get into the old Seinfeld program would be to watch some of the blooper reels that are posted online. Really funny stuff, and it's always fun to watch the actors crack up.
Seinfeld is the greatest sitcom ever made. MASH, if you haven’t seen that, is great also. We go around quoting Seinfeld lines at work all the time-Serenity Now is a popular one.
See Jerry Stiller, his wife Anne Meara, and Ben on Conan in 1996. Ben had recently directed the Cable Guy movie, and was playing sick backstage, and Jerry dragged him onstage.
Stiller and Meara might go back as far as radio or vaudeville. That’s the reason his humor has live on. Serenity now is just about my favorite because it came of a flaming tape that you can imagine it said in a whispery voice, but when he comes out with it
Hey Office Bloke Daz Channel, introduce Office Bloke Aiden to "The Seinfelds" by showing Office Bloke AIden "Seinfeld"!! LOL Has he seen it with Gaynor and Office Bloke Daz?
Funny thing is that Jerry Stiller wasn't the original Frank Costanza. The original actor was much more reserved and the character was recast after Season 4.
That last scene had to be redone a few times, because the Elaine charactor kept laughing during the scene. Find the blooper of it because You will not stop laughing.
2:37 some context is needed for this joke. George Steinbrenner(then owner of the Yankees) was played by Larry David. He thought George, Frank's son had passed away and was delivering the tragic news to his parents. While Mrs. Costanza was wheeping, Frank was more upset about an ill advised trade that Yankees made a few years ago. The joke being that Frank cared more about the Yankees than his own son.
Frank was supposed to be a quiet and belittled guy with a loud wife. When they started rehearsals he wanted to do it loud like her. Jerry immediately said stick with it as it was way more funny. They altered the character for him.
You need to watch the bloopers... if you google the last scene of this vid bloopers, itll make you cry of laughter on how many takes it took them to do this... actually in this one you can see George trying his hardest to hold back his laughter.
The Jewish population in Florida, coming from NY is a real thing lol. I flew from JFK to MIA last year and it was almost comical how many yamikas I saw. The guy sitting 1 row ahead of me was LITERALLY a Rabbi. I'm not a religious man, but I felt oddly safe haha
There’s nothing quite like the writing in this show. I feel like you’d never have dialogue written now where someone just stops half way through a rant and says they lost their train of thought. Although, there are enough bloopers of stuff like from this that maybe Stiller actually just forgot, played it in character and it was better than if he’d gotten the line out. 😂
Jerry Stiller is the only one in the cast who could flat out forget his lines and they don't even do another take. 🤣🤣🤣 Amazing show. Rewatched all of it not too long ago. A little awkward at the beginning, but man..... I'm so lucky to have grown up in the time I did. We had The Simpsons AND Seinfeld to look forward to EVERY WEEK. It's too bad we all just assumed TV was going to get better and took it for granted. Do you guys watch Curb Your Enthusiasm by any chance? Some people like it better than Seinfeld. I don't know if I quite agree, but I'm a MASSIVE Larry David fan now.
For a show to have two all time characters like Frank and George Costanza at once was amazing.
It's like the Yankees murderers row
R.I.P. Jerry Stiller. I first saw him on TV, in the 60's when he would perform comedy routines with his wife (Anne Meara), as Stiller and Meara. A real master of comedic timing.
The “That’s it, you’re grounded” was perfect comedic timing and delivery
Absolutely correct. I remember seeing them on the Ed Sullivan Show many, many times.
Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris in Seinfeld--some of the best casting ever. Not only based on their physical appearance were they believable as George's parents, but their characters' personalities made you understand why George was the way he was!
Just a British Husband and Wife that have a great relationship, watching some good old Sienfeld. So wholesome. 🙂 Love it ❤
My personal favorite line --
Jerry: " Hey Kramer, you want to drive to Queens ? "
Kramer: " Sure. I love the country ! "
Oh yeah, that show and cast was perfection. That last scene with Frank and Elaine is part of the bloopers (which you also must see) because Julia couldn’t get through multiple takes without laughing. It was great when any of them lost it, but especially Julia.
You have to watch the bloopers for that last scene between Frank and Elaine. It takes probably at least 10 takes where she cannot stop laughing at how funny he is and it's amazing they ever got a take they could use
Once you meet George's parents, everything makes sense about George.
The best sitcom of all time, incredible casting, incredible writing.
I love the fact that the original idea was for estelle to be loud and frank to be the complete opposite, just a soft-spoken mild-mannered man, until one take where estelle yelled at him and jerry stiller responded by yelling even louder and suddenly frank costanza was born. As someone who's been writing comedy series for years hoping to get one done someday this is still my favorite example of letting the actors do their thing and shape their own characters, which as a writer, your ego sometimes fights very hard against, so I don't take this man's lesson lightly.
Stiller was a master of the "slow burn". Or, more accurately, constant eruptions lol
There are bloopers of Jerry Stiller in Seinfeld trying to say Del Boca Vista and he has the hardest time.
So funny!
I was just going to recommend that. Also funny when Jerry keeps breaking up when Kramer's teeth are stained from turning his apt into a smoking parlor 😂
I grew up on Seinfeld and to this day, I can't articulate why it's so funny. It just is.
Love how much daz appreciates seinfeld. I try like twice a month to put my friend on lol. Everyone’s casted so perfectly even George’s mom estelle
Best sitcom ever!
Festivus! For the rest of us! December 23! The Feats of Strength! The Airing of the Grievances!
I'm 38, and I become George more and more with each passing day. I think it's because my parents absolutely argued and bickered exactly like George's. Also at 7:26 this was an actual mistake. Jerry Stiller actually forgot his line, and they left it in because it was funnier than what they wrote. He often had trouble remembering his lines, but the quirk added to his character so they often left the mistakes in. I'm sure you're aware since you lived here, but this was the biggest sitcom ever in the U.S. Even to this day, nothing comes close. It's strange, but I would have thought this show would have really struck a chord with British and Australian audiences. Also, watch the outtakes of that last scene. It took FOREVER because they could not stop laughing.
They should check out the bloopers from each season. The clip from the last scene with Elaine is really good. She starts laughing every time he says, you want a piece of me?
So many legendary characters in one show, with all the actors at the peak of their powers
Jerry Stiller, who plays Frank Costanza, was Ben Stiller's dad. Jerry Stiller passed away in May of 2020 at the age of 92.
Here in the U.S., it just endlessly plays on reruns. They must have made a billion dollars in syndication. And every time I think I couldn't possibly watch an episode again; I find myself watching it. It's like comic relief comfort food. Best sitcom ever made.
Agreed. The casting was perfect. But the writing was too. I never fail to get a laugh even now. Great show...
While making a "Festivus" toast at the dinner table, Frank informed the assembled guests that it was, first & foremost, & among other things, a tradition for the "airing of grievances". What a festive occasion !
Jerry Stiller sometimes had trouble remembering his lines, causing some pauses as he searched his mind for the next word, and it turned out brilliantly. He also had a hard time saying Del Boca Vista, many outtakes of him flubbing it.
"The Conversion" When George wanted to convert to the Latvian Orthodox Church because a young woman to whom he was attracted was a member. Later, when that same woman started stalking Kramer, he went to the Latvian priest for advice, & was told that he (Kramer) had "the Kavorka", the "lure of the animal", & was told how to remedy the situation. It involved, among other things, the wearing of cloves of garlic around his neck ( in a scene reminiscent of the old original "Wolfman" movie, where the Lon Chaney, Jr. character seeks advice from the old gypsy woman on how to avoid turning into a werewolf). Too funny.
Please do the best of George Costanza
He was hilarious in The King Of Queens sitcom also. And had a much more visible role in it. R.I.P.
I actually though he was even funnier on King of Queens.
The bloopers from the police station scene are ultimate gold!!!
My favorite show, I still watch it every night.
Please watch the bloopers to this show - they're the absolute best ;)
You guys NEED to watch Third Rock from the Sun. It's an overlooked 90s classic. So is Spin City with Michael J Fox.
One of those odd shows which I think the lead character (Jerry) is more replaceable then the co-stars. I could never see anybody replace Kramer, George, Frank et al. Cheers & Seinfeld gave me 16 great years of true sitcom genius growing up. I think I've seen my favorite episode "The Contest" at least 5 times. Great show.
Well Jerry is the hub for the other characters. And he’s a great character too of course.
I wonder how much Jerry Stiller improvised. He looks like he's trying to get the people he's working with in the scene to crack up. For me, it's still the best written TV comedy ever from the US.
Frank and the feats of strength, but first we air our grievances.😆😆
My all time favorite show. This made my day!
Seinfeld was just hilarious all the way around! It is obvious they had so much fun doing that in front of a studio audience. The series ran while I was going thru my second childhood and working my dream job - we all talked about it the next day (and beyond). Jason Alexander actually had a semi-recurring role on Young Sheldon as the High School drama teacher in East Texas, and is rather convincing.
festivus!
For the rest of us!
I was watching an off-Broadway play and at the intermission Jerry Stiller was walking around in the audience and I got to talk with him. in real life, actually a calm guy.
Lol when he paused the way he would on some lines or dragged out a word he was legitimately trying to remember the line lol.
Have you guys done any of Larry David's show, "Curb Your Enthusiasm"? He was the mastermind behind Seinfeld. He was the head writer and executive producer for the first seven years. I like Curb better. It is a semi-fictionalized version of his own life after "semi-retirement". very similar humor but a bit more expanded since it was on HBO and not regular tv.
I agree. He’s so much of a schmuck and soooo cringy yet you can’t look away 😂
You'd love the Seinfeld Bloopers too.
Greatest sitcom of all time!
The "man bra". Kramer invented it. He also came up with a coffee-table book about coffee tables lol
Y’all need to force Aiden to watch some Sanfield😂
The cast of Friends was that way too, meshed together very well.
Two of my favorite shows are Seinfeld and King of Queens. Jerry Stiller is a big part of the reasons why.
Best show ever
I loved when Elaine worked for Peterman making the catalogs.
Seinfeld is still today one of the funniest shows I've ever seen. It never gets old.
George worked for George Steinbrenner's Yankees (sporadically).
Since Curb Your Enthusiasm you can really see Larry David all over Seinfeld.
Love the reaction ...... i get the feeling by both your reactions to George's mum that you know someone like her 😂😂
Really enjoyed this. Another way to get into the old Seinfeld program would be to watch some of the blooper reels that are posted online. Really funny stuff, and it's always fun to watch the actors crack up.
New sub. You two are the best! Couldn't stop laughing with you. :)
hes so good!
I dont know if you guys take recommendations but I'd love to see your guys reactions to some funny golden girls clips! Classic sitcom!
No wonder his son Ben Stiller grew up to be so funny, he had to compete with the best all his life lol.
Seinfeld is the greatest sitcom ever made. MASH, if you haven’t seen that, is great also. We go around quoting Seinfeld lines at work all the time-Serenity Now is a popular one.
Jerry Stiller was also great on King of Queens as Carrie's dad.
I miss shows like this
See Jerry Stiller, his wife Anne Meara, and Ben on Conan in 1996. Ben had recently directed the Cable Guy movie, and was playing sick backstage, and Jerry dragged him onstage.
Jerry Stiller was brilliant in anything he was in.
Absolute classic
My favorite Seinfeld episodes feature Frank Costanza.
Stiller and Meara might go back as far as radio or vaudeville. That’s the reason his humor has live on. Serenity now is just about my favorite because it came of a flaming tape that you can imagine it said in a whispery voice, but when he comes out with it
Frank is hilarious! Him and Newman are the best supporting characters on the show.
Manzier or The Bro! One of the best episodes ever written!!
George lived with his parents, because he kept getting fired. He had a problem with telling the truth lol
The Costanza's are the GOATs
perfect casting.
Jerry Stiller was brilliant in KING OF QUEENS. RIP MR STILLER
I’m so thrilled to see Brits enjoying classic New York Jewish humor. All written by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld.
Hey Office Bloke Daz Channel, introduce Office Bloke Aiden to "The Seinfelds" by showing Office Bloke AIden "Seinfeld"!! LOL Has he seen it with Gaynor and Office Bloke Daz?
😂😂😂😂
Jerry was the goat
Funny thing is that Jerry Stiller wasn't the original Frank Costanza. The original actor was much more reserved and the character was recast after Season 4.
That last scene had to be redone a few times, because the Elaine charactor kept laughing during the scene. Find the blooper of it because You will not stop laughing.
Jerry Stiller was an amazing man!
Kramer was in the weird Al movie UHF before Seinfeld.
“MY MOP!!!!!”
"GEORGE LIKES THE BANANAS! 😂😂😂
So good 😂
2:37 some context is needed for this joke. George Steinbrenner(then owner of the Yankees) was played by Larry David. He thought George, Frank's son had passed away and was delivering the tragic news to his parents. While Mrs. Costanza was wheeping, Frank was more upset about an ill advised trade that Yankees made a few years ago. The joke being that Frank cared more about the Yankees than his own son.
Frank was supposed to be a quiet and belittled guy with a loud wife. When they started rehearsals he wanted to do it loud like her. Jerry immediately said stick with it as it was way more funny. They altered the character for him.
Jerry’s parents lived in Florida. George’s lived in Queens.
I ‘stop short’ with my groceries a lot…🤷♀️. Keeps them from falling on the floor of the car.
Do you plan to do reactions to Philomena Cunk?
You need to watch the bloopers... if you google the last scene of this vid bloopers, itll make you cry of laughter on how many takes it took them to do this... actually in this one you can see George trying his hardest to hold back his laughter.
So classic ❤😂
You have to see Seinfeld bloopers!
"YOU COULDN'T SMOOTH A SILK SHEET IF YOU HAD A HOT DATE WITH A BABE!!............i lost my train of thought"
Cast is certainly perfect, I'd compare it to Black Adder Goes forth which also had stellar casting.
The actor that plays Frank is Ben Stiller's dad in real life.
Somehow I’m visualizing Adens future with head slaps by both parents after this video reaction…
Hey Daz. Yall should think about reacting to full episodes of Seinfeld. I'd certainly watch.
I think you should introduce Aiden to Seinfeld by showing him 2 episodes. The Virgin and The Contest. My 2 favorite episodes.
“Serenity now!”
So funny 👍👍
The Jewish population in Florida, coming from NY is a real thing lol. I flew from JFK to MIA last year and it was almost comical how many yamikas I saw. The guy sitting 1 row ahead of me was LITERALLY a Rabbi. I'm not a religious man, but I felt oddly safe haha
There’s nothing quite like the writing in this show. I feel like you’d never have dialogue written now where someone just stops half way through a rant and says they lost their train of thought.
Although, there are enough bloopers of stuff like from this that maybe Stiller actually just forgot, played it in character and it was better than if he’d gotten the line out. 😂
He was also funny in King of Queens
Jerry Stiller is the only one in the cast who could flat out forget his lines and they don't even do another take. 🤣🤣🤣 Amazing show. Rewatched all of it not too long ago. A little awkward at the beginning, but man..... I'm so lucky to have grown up in the time I did. We had The Simpsons AND Seinfeld to look forward to EVERY WEEK. It's too bad we all just assumed TV was going to get better and took it for granted.
Do you guys watch Curb Your Enthusiasm by any chance? Some people like it better than Seinfeld. I don't know if I quite agree, but I'm a MASSIVE Larry David fan now.