Jerry Stiller as Frank Costanza Tribute

Jerry Stiller as Frank Costanza Seinfeld tribute.
With a career lasting over 50 years, Jerry Stiller was a staple of comedy, both on stage and screen. Half of comedy duo with his wife Anne Meara, Stiller & Meara, the pair made frequent appearances on late night shows and TV specials starting in the 60's.
Most likely his most notable performance was of Frank Costanza on the hit show Seinfeld.
A small tribute showcasing why he made the character so iconic.
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[@badintentcomedy2]

What's your favorite Jerry Stiller television moment?

[@sethfinberg348]

The "you want a piece of me" fight with Elaine

[@-AdamTheGreat-]

Festivus, You want a piece of me, serenity now, hoochimama. It’s so hard to pick just one.

[@BiGsImY]

The “This is Frank Co-stanza” and “We’re moving in lock stock and barrel!”

[@jamesodhiambo3874]

Festivus

[@beani24329]

So many to choose from. I think “You Want a Piece of Me?” Is the best

[@steevinsuhgahl1161]

"SO LET HIM HAVE BANANAS ON THE SIDE!!" is the funniest thing I've heard screamed in rage.

[@Iwasrightallalong]

Probably my favorite from the entire series. Gets me every time.

[@Madridiq8e]

why why is he yelling xD ?!! that makes it 10x times funnier

[@connpwn3780]

I’ve watched this over and over and over. Frank made me laugh every time he yelled 😂

[@MDK22420]

Estelles' "GEORGE LIKES THE BANANAS" is hilarious too.

[@mikecziraky2037]

Just reading your comment I can’t stop laughing

[@knicksfule]

God he was brilliant. The three of them together too. Incredible.

[@nerd_alert927]

Truth! I wish I could like your comment more than once.

[@felipemaldonado8028]

They were the best characters

[@hirofan]

The beginning is so realistic.. I cringe along with George in- wardly.. yet it’s so funny 😂

[@ManoloRibera070]

I actually know people like this. Thats why i always loved them. Rip jerry

[@markhilken7026]

Surprised the Costanza family was never given their own show. So much material to write about

[@efrainrodarte6395]

The actress who played Estelle was amazing too

[@michaelmirraandmarc]

She played the SOS lady on tv commercials when I was a kid.

[@andrewc5767]

You mean my mother

[@gpie4850]

"I HAVE NO EYE FOR FASHION!!!????"Love her!

[@albertmccready478]

She was brilliant

[@scottgrasher5387]

My mother was the same. Very confrontational & loved to argue & yell. RIP mom 👼

[@bisquit56]

“It’s Frank Constanza, Steinbrenner’s here, George is dead, call me back!” Constantly call my sister in the middle of the night to shout this into her ear (laughter)

[@bonek350]

That's hilarious!

[@Tonithenightowl]

Jerry Stiller stole every scene he was in. RIP funny man, you will be missed.

[@Dweller415]

Tonithenightowl Facts

[@Tonithenightowl]

@@Dweller415 Yes I think it's a fact, too lol :o)

[@Tonithenightowl]

@markassbusta It was Jerry's suggestion his character be played as more combative when originally the character was more docile. He was right and the rest is history.

[@Tonithenightowl]

@markassbusta Thank you, I couldn't think of his name. I think what started out as a small side role turned into a favorite character. Jerry managed to do this twice. I loved him in King of Queen's too. He stole that show, too. :o)

[@gmar7836]

And Estelle Harris

[@twisterwiper]

I don’t understand how anyone could keep a straight face among Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris.

[@birch5757]

There are a few scenes where you can see jason alexander smiling a bit - about to lose it entirely.

[@grantjoy]

I don't think I ever saw Jerry break on Seinfeld. How he did the bra cup size scene is just incredible.

[@stevered915]

I agree. How do you work with this?

[@InCityDreamss]

I just kept a straight face.

[@raulbetancourt5795]

​@@grantjoy And that because of sheer will power, because he was about to loose in a lot of times, like 90% of Seinfeld you can see him about to loose it

[@CarlosGarcia-yg9je]

“It’s Frank Constanza, Steinbrenner’s here, George is dead, call me back!” Greatest line in television history.

[@jeremiahhudson302]

😭😭 he just found out his son dies but he worried about the yankees

[@beani24329]

What the hell did you trade Jay Buhner for? He had 30 HR and over 100 RBIs last year. He’s got a rocket for an arm! You don’t know what the hell you’re doing?

[@edszewczyk]

I thought the Jay Buehner speech was at least as funny.

[@edkennedy7952]

The Costanza's should of had their own series!

[@Prognosis__]

Ed Kennedy....it will be all YELLING 😵

[@guycmcd]

should have not of

[@jamielawson8085]

Omg I agree

[@bokani79]

Like the Ropers

[@woodybostic1128]

Now that would have been truly hilarious 😂

[@bannedheretic2971]

Jerry's reaction when Frank says, "What is this? A prophylactic wrapper?"

[@gullybop1695]

Roflmao

[@cookingisart2050]

Bourbon street lol

[@outdoorfanatics4596]

Looks like he was hiding a grin!

[@P8P89]

He was absolutely trying not to break.

[@305dutch4]

I'm in tears! His wife running in screaming "all my god!" 😂😂😂😂

[@ernieestrada5774]

THEE greatest was his fight with Elaine. "What are you saying you want a piece of me." Julia was in tears the whole time.

[@dublinjazz1]

Yes!! The bloopers for that were hilarious🤣

[@paulmerritt6745]

When he ends up knowing Korean I died

[@l00d3r]

All started when Elaine got him to spy for her because she suspected the Korean ladies were talking bad about her when she went to get her nails done

[@bazza945]

He served in Korea, that's how he knew the language. It was mentioned in a longer clip.

[@rumble2468]

@@bazza945 He learned Korean from selling Bibles, though he also cooked for the 8th army.

[@biomanization]

I don’t understand how Georgie turned out so neurotic. His parents are so normal!

[@collinnc2001]

🤣the best

[@emjayay]

Just one aspect of the brilliant writing and directing. On one level everything is ridiculous, but it's also all justified in the reality of the situation. George's parents didn't have to be included, but they justified his character. How could George have turned out any differently?

[@m.e.d.7997]

Actually, next to them George is normal.

[@kevinbudzinski9576]

George turned out okay considering his parents were nuts! 😆

[@skipads9790]

Lol😅😆😅 normal?????

[@sama7655]

Rest in peace Jerry Stiller 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷 We going to miss u Jerry

[@wickedcomet9340]

God Bless.

[@sama7655]

@@wickedcomet9340 God bless everyone 👍

[@veror5516]

How do you just walk in to a house and take a TV Guide? 😂 RIP Jerry Stiller

[@Simonsuryakant]

I know this is a tribute to the great Jerry Stiller but when the mom screams " I HAVE NO EYE FOR FASHION?!!!!!!" gets me everytime haha

[@Freeden]

Jerry's ability to go from 1 to 10 was one one of my favorite things about the show. In a show about neurotic people acting neurotic, Jerry Stiller was one of the best.

[@zolnsalt]

The expressions on George's face when the parents are arguing are hilarious😀😀😀

[@JCrow-kz4nw]

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[@wHw_Syxx]

Just looks depressed and defeated haha.

[@TheMarkWilson]

“Del Boccccaaa Vistaaaaaa!” The thing he did with his fist made it even funnier.

[@italiansunrunner]

Rest in peace Jerry Stiller. Such an amazing actor. Estelle Harris, Jerry Stiller and Jason Alexander were such a perfect combination for this show.

[@Rcity2332]

The writing on this show is pure gold, Gold Jerry! Gold!

[@souldesire5932]

Ya wanna go to mendy's, we'll go to mendy's

[@iwantmyutube9040]

😂😂😂😂

[@alanmalcheski8882]

Ohh I think I'm gonna puke.

[@AJR-zg2py]

"No, no. Bro's no good. Too ethnic." How did I sleep on this line all those years ago? It's so ridiculous but so hilarious LOL

[@nouton7432]

most ep is base on real event often they did hear about it from someone or the writer did know a guy that this happened to. there is interview on yt were they talk about it and how the did polish the script of the event and so

[@3bertface01]

Incredible talent. Seinfeld was the best sitcom to ever grace our TV screens, and it's the only one that I can happily rewatch again and again.

[@leaf2180]

Same with the King of Queens

[@joannajohnson2669]

Omg Yesss

[@Relic-mt8oe]

Wish I could delete/remove the laugh track. 100% improvement.

[@antonelabakavic4045]

Yes. The best sit com ever, imo. And Jerry stole every scend he was in. Scenes with the Costanza's are my most favourite.

[@frankthetank1369]

Anything with Jerry Stiller was funny.

[@razzledazzle1462]

His delivery in the silver dollar scene is just magical. It's somewhere between (1) Jerry Stiller not remembering the lines, (2) the character Frank just making the whole thing up, and (3) he's just weird.

[@HolyToledo]

He was originally supposed to play a husband that was calm and collective but on the first take he did what he does and Larry David said that’s it, do that!!!! So good! RIP

[@bannedheretic2971]

I worked out with a dumbbell yesterday, I feel VIGOROUS!

[@oscarm6990]

He was such a talented comedian. He uses timing and slapstick comedy to great effect

[@freddiesoverbite6162]

George and his parents were without a doubt the best part of Seinfeld.

[@bluescluessuperagent]

Arthur doesn't even show up till season 5 (well with this actor, he had one appearance in season 4 with a different actor which they later reshot for continuity)

[@averycoley7624]

'"He stopped short? That's my move!'' lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@mr.l8723]

That’s actually a genius move.

[@shantia77]

Oh my goodness the message he left of Jerry's voicemail. :'-) "IT'S FRANK COSTANZA! MR. STEINBRENNER IS HERE!! GEORGE IS DEAD!! CALL ME BACK!!!"

[@saritamohanty2217]

So casual about his son being dead. So funny. I fell off the chair laughing 🤣🤣🤣

[@thomaspsanzi8947]

"Dad, Isn't It"

[@thomaspsanzi8947]

@@saritamohanty2217 "Exactly Dear, I Think We All Were Dying With Laughter!"

[@thomaspsanzi8947]

"I Can Smell The Calzones!""Steinbrenner Said, He's in The Building!!"

[@bannedheretic2971]

Frank smacking George on the forehead with the palm of his hand gets me every time! I bet Jerry Stiller improvised that himself. Just like Elaine pushing people and saying "GET OUT!"

[@friendlywomble]

Apoarently it was Jason Alexander's idea!

[@FitzpatrickEmmett]

@@friendlywomble The actor who played Frank before Jerry Stiller did that forehead smack too.

[@thomaspsanzi8947]

"My Father Used To Do Simulations Things Like Frank Costanza Like Us Up Side The Head, or To The Back of The Head When We Swore Or Said Something Stupid!"

[@captainscentsible1811]

His voice is like david the producer. In many ways

[@thomaspsanzi8947]

"Reminds Me Of Our Father While Growing Up, When We Said Something Wrong, Goofy, Or Swore Our Father Would Slap To The Back Of The Head, Especially if You Misbehaved At TN The Dinner Table!"

[@jamesrobinson3509]

You turn our house into Burbon Street, you're grounded...

[@azher191]

"Hey he only sells them. He doesn't wear em." 😂😂😂 Love how she so casually scorches him ☠️☠️☠️

[@danthompson5797]

HOW COULD JERRY NOT SAY HELLO??!

[@texasstararsenal1840]

Elaine i could understand. She's, what's the word, supercilious. LOL!!!

[@Scallion_D]

@@texasstararsenal1840 Lol.

[@sumdumcanadian1804]

"YOU COULDN'T SMOOTH A SILK SHEET IF YOU HAD A HOT DATE WITH A BABE...I lost my train of thought."

[@gerardkowalski7683]

Luv that line

[@ariesradke6193]

Why would the sheets be smooth? (P-p-p pow-pow chicka-chicka wow-wow)

[@hadtocheathimtobeathim6549]

My favorite line ever.

[@mashan1978]

I say that line lol

[@aronkelley8634]

The greatness of Jerry Stiller! The Constanza’s could have easily had their own spin-off show! 😆

[@Panwere36]

The absolute absurdity of the "bra discussion" still kills me to this day! How Frank honestly believed George was that clueless is a testament to the lack of self-awareness Jerry Stiller portrayed him with. Brilliant!!

[@Guitarman7133]

Sometimes at work i just yell out "SID FARCUS.....HES THE BEST IN THE BUSINESS!""

[@highgate4767]

and "D", thats the big one😂

[@hall911guy]

You’re not the only one improving yourself; I worked out with a dumbbell yesterday, I feel vigorous!!!

[@hall911guy]

Statford No one asked for your input. Either enjoy the content or leave.

[@beani24329]

Bill J. I reported him

[@srldwg]

@@Statford j

[@debibee4507]

Jerry stiller was a genius, he will be missed, R.I.P

[@dannythomas417]

At least we still have his son.

[@YouTube-tied]

My grandmother collected TV Guide and when we visited her in the 1970's, I looked forward to reading some of them. I was a geek at that age. (7-10)

[@richardmorris7063]

Ill bet she had those clear plastic covers on the furniture too!

[@runronnierun7213]

Jerry Stiller is a comedy god! I love when he makes even the simplest of gestures sooooo awkward. His over the top reactions, and every time he smacks George in the forehead.

[@JimmyMac840]

I miss this man! Him in Seinfeld and King of Queens man he’s amazing!! RIP Sir!

[@robertbrunelle8076]

same role

[@guycmcd]

'He' not 'him'in Seinfeld

[@richardmorris7063]

Ill happily watch him in syndication till the day I die.

[@aimane.8954]

“You had me sleeping on a pee stained couch!”

[@coolguy02536]

The very idea.

[@arnoldic23]

You had me laying in urine.

[@adamsanter9385]

Every time the man started shouting you knew it was gold. R.I.P

[@arasb3258]

Just realized how much of a goldmine of pure comedy Jerry Stiller was in Seinfeld. He was integral!

[@blakstik8]

"Alright Frank that's enough"

[@SuperGuitarDude7]

I don't remember him slapping George on the forehead so many times. Hilarious!

[@georgesed2447]

It was actually Jason Alexander's idea to do it. Jerry stiller was hesitant and was so nice that he would barely hit him to which Jason said no you really got to hit me.

[@Kitty83Miss]

Frank: 'how could Jerry not say hello!!!??' So funny how Frank claps in his hands so loud 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidbrown8303]

He reminds me of my dad.

[@JOYOUSONEX]

"Festivus for the rest of us". Jerry Stiller was a comic genius.

[@RLGGIBSON]

He was one of the best .

[@yanicyoda4762]

got a rocket for an arm

[@mikejohnson515]

Loved to hear the Costanzas kvetch....Frank and Estelle were made for each other!

[@toastee3]

Gotta love how he goes from 0 to insane in 2 seconds

[@sethfinberg348]

Ok George ... it's time for the Feats of Strength! Come on and fight your father.

[@davidcraine8999]

I don’t understand how anyone could keep a straight face among Jerry Stiller and Estelle Harris.

[@keefwins04]

“I think you can take him Georgie”

[@ED80s]

Stawwwp it Frank, you're killing him!!

[@garyhead4540]

the best thing about jerry stillers performance is that he improvised and blew larry david and jerry seinfeld away with his shouting so they decided to just go with it.brilliant writing for a superb comic actor!!

[@BaddogSports]

Jerry Stiller was a LEGEND! The whole Costanza crew has brought me joy for 30 years

[@bannedheretic2971]

I'm gone two weeks and you turn our house into...Bourbon Street?

[@lucboyce5950]

God is in the details

[@UsmanKhan-ov4fj]

"Would you believe when I was 18 I had a ssssssssilvah dollah collection!?" LOL the random emphasis always gets me.

[@djbloodshot]

I believe that was because he was constantly forgetting the script and forcing his way thru the dialogue makes it way funnier

[@ottoconde5988]

“YOU CAN LOOK FOR SNEAKERS THE NEXT DAY” This has me laughing my ass off heavily!

[@TomKirkman1]

"We're gonna be all over that shuffleboard court..."

[@bannedheretic2971]

YOU HAVE NO EYE FOR FASHION!

[@beani24329]

I HAVE NO EYE FOR FASHION?!!!

[@frankelgueta1350]

beani24329 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mutiat1000]

@@beani24329 like she was ready to throw some punches 😄😂

[@herrroy4963]

​@@beani24329😂😂😂

[@jordanturner7917]

"You uh.. know about the cupsizes and all?" My favorite line of this whole show lmfaooo

[@MaloneMantooth]

How George was able to not laugh every time he worked with Frank he should have gotten an award for that alone.

[@chris.m1404]

Best comedian ever. RIP Jerry Stiller.

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Andy Kaufman and Danny DeVito ain’t chopped liver neither

[@beani24329]

You got the A, the B, the C, the D. That’s the biggest.

[@simonmadi1177]

That's actually not true. There are way bigger sizes than D.

[@alextallen8019]

I've based my whole life off knowing D was the biggest.

[@MrX-tx9lo]

and now you have the E F G H J CUPS. I’ve seen J cups. Wowzers.

[@srldwg]

@@Statford j

[@debojyotisarkar8256]

@@MrX-tx9lo and H

[@duckserenade]

"My, that's a lovely dress you have on. *MAy I HavE ThIS dAnCE?!* "

[@AJR-zg2py]

I always loved Jerry Stiller, but watching this compilation makes me appreciate how he can make the most ridiculous line or situation even more funny with his mannerisms and timing omg.

[@frozedokkanbattle]

R.I.P Jerry Stiller he was a legend an a sweetheart of a man. Absolutely hilarious on Seinfeld an King of Queens. He always made me laugh.

[@bannedheretic2971]

"That's what my life is worth to him? Twenty-five dollars?"

[@u.s.militia7682]

“You ask me for a pair of underwear and I’m back in 2 seconds.”

[@NihongoGuy]

If those two were your parents, you'd be lucky to be even as sane as George.

[@eddihaskell]

I had comparable parents, and I am not sane. I actually live in Del Boca Vista.

[@beani24329]

This...is Frank Co-stanza! You think you can keep us out of Florida? We’re moving in lock, stock, and barrel! We’re gonna be in the pool! We’re gonna be in the clubhouse! We’re gonna be all over that shuffleboard court! AND I DARE YOU TO KEEP ME OUT!

[@Syclone0044]

Best part!! 🤣😂 We’re moving in lock, stock and barrel!

[@BigBadJerryRogers]

Everything in life is a battle plan. Frank had it right.

[@keysboogie9966]

He was there to tell him his son was dead and he start hollering about trades. Hilarious!

[@joe_8699]

Love how his studder was that he had trouble remembering the lines but they just made it a part of his character.

[@susanroxby2401]

Irreplaceable, One of a kind, Jerry Stiller,

[@mr.l8723]

I agree. There was never an unfunny moment with that man! I was devastated when he passed away.

[@ryanweaver7472]

I’m surprised my phone didn’t explode playing this video, it was so good.

[@MDK22420]

I love how both Jerry, and Estelles' best line deliveries, were about the Bananas.

[@seandeltano3104]

"Is there anything wrong with getting a receipt at a tollbooth?!?!" Hahaha kills me everytime

[@angelochoa4186]

I really felt bad when I heard amazing comedian and in interviews he was the warmest person you ever saw. SERENITY NOW!!

[@bannedheretic2971]

YOU'RE GROUNDED!

[@lorenanders702]

"Working for the Yankees. You be nice!" SLAP! LOL 🤣

[@mikkifarmer9626]

R.I.P to the legendary Jerry Stiller. He was brilliantly a funny comedic actor. He is still missed to this day but he'll live forever through his films and television shows.

[@dm95422]

"SERENITY NOW !!!!" "SERENITY NOW !!!"

[@bawoman]

Did it say you had to yell it? The man in the tape wasn't specific.

[@heavymeddle28]

Idk about you but if they've ever made a spinoff with Frank and Estelle I wouldn't have missed one episode 😂

[@russellregan4736]

He was hilarious😂😂😂

[@keithbannister9271]

Without a doubt, the most hilarious sitcom of all-time!!!! ABSOLUTE COMEDIC GENIUS!!! 😅😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😀😀😀😀😀😁😁😁😁😁😄😄😄😄😂😅😂😀

[@maps_3377]

He stopped short?!? That’s my move!

[@antonelabakavic4045]

Omg, I've seen that scene so many times and it never gets old or boring. The way he shows Jerry and Elaine the move is absolutely hilarious.

[@gurbindersekhon8240]

He even stops short on an Asian lady!

[@antonelabakavic4045]

@@gurbindersekhon8240 hahahahhaha yes he did. That is how it all started

[@gurbindersekhon8240]

@@antonelabakavic4045 yeah...I remember that...it was a different episode though...that lady also mentions that they don't stop short in Korea!!

[@antonelabakavic4045]

@@gurbindersekhon8240 yes! IThat was a different episode. The one when he tells a story about his feet problems and his love from Korea and how he went to meet her parents, but didn't want to take jis shoes off

[@NeilKopicki]

"so let him have bananas on the side!"

[@iliadiliad6028]

This, it's epic how ridiculous the reasons were, and how magnificent the dramatic outbursts were!

[@jeremiahhudson302]

“ this stack should be bigger where is the TV guide

[@dannyspelman1468]

That absolutely floored me when I seen it for the first time.

[@jeremiahhudson302]

Danny Spelman 😂 Jerry was like you collect TV guide

[@tomjones8610]

'George LIKES THE BANANAS!!!!' 😄😄😅

[@amirh4733]

The two of them shouting at each other is just amazing

[@lj6769]

I love how Frank keeps hitting George on the forehead. 🤣

[@petermurphy75able]

An amazing comedy actor playing an amazing character in an amazing show. RIP Mr Jerry Stiller.

[@muriloninja]

Frank Constanza was an OG! Love him! RIP Jerry Stiller!

[@Morbid99]

You can look for sneakers THE NEXT DAY

[@tremarcez]

“You had me sleeping on a pee stain couch? But the very idea you had me laying in urine” 😂😂😂

[@micmaliss]

There will never be a trio like this on TV or film. This was comedy platinum.

[@herpderp7264]

He reminds me so much of my dad. The whole TV guide episode when Frank gets irate that Elaine took the tv guide is my dad too a T. Also my dad talks really loud and when he is upset it gets even louder. Im like George getting embarrassed when im in public with him.

[@FishFreddy]

Jerry Stiller was one of the most amazing comedic human beings. I'm glad they chose him for this role.

[@MathuV94]

The way he says "you're grounded" 😂😂😂 and then the next clip " how do you walk into a house and take the TV guide"🤣🤣🤣

[@tallsmile28]

"What the HELL does that mean?" - Jerry Stiller

[@beani24329]

That means whatever the hell you want it to mean!

[@tallsmile28]

@@beani24329 So you're saying you want a piece of me?

[@marine4lyfe85]

No, I want the whole thing!

[@roydcatliniii7504]

Frank: are you sayin you want a piece of me? Elaine: I would drop you like a bag of dirt The best exchange/outtakes 🤣

[@StS9LBJ23]

You ask me to get a jockstrap I’m back in 5 seconds.

[@sama7655]

👍

[@souldesire5932]

lol, forgot about that one..He was one of the funniest characters on any sitcom I think..

[@alexhalvorsen1941]

😆😆😆

[@jhouzen2512]

"So let him have bananas on the side!!!! " I lost it right there, his expression when he yelled had me dying. 😂😂😂😂 Brilliant acting from this man and may his soul rest in peace.