KPCS: Jason Alexander #86

[@mydemon]

Interview starts at 20:16

[@Djejjcjqjjwjfkckcje]

Ffs. Thank you kindly.

[@discostoo]

Hero.

[@avidodd26]

doing the lord's work, anon

[@zazuzazz5419]

You mean, “Acting Without Acting”. Powerful Pamphlet!

[@Charleybones]

Jason Alexander is very humble. His portrayal of George in Seinfeld was pure genius, and it is shameful that he never won an Emmy for that in of the years he was nominated. Very enjoyable interview.

[@kanelt2669]

I love him, but I wouldn’t say he’s humble.

[@bossfan49]

@@kanelt2669 How about level-headed?

[@moditekke9842]

I think the reason Jason didn’t win an Emmy is because he played the character in a way that made it look so easy. Which what only pure genius comedians can do.

[@andreaholcock8992]

Acting without acting

[@tomgardner8825]

charlie chaplin was a comedic genius. the rest of these actors were talented, not geniuses.

[@kennytesta9312]

He was always up against Michael Richards

[@bc5327]

@@andreaholcock8992 Or acting with acting, yet it’s all acting

[@andreaholcock8992]

@@bc5327 having said that, I celebrate the man’s entire catalog

[@RichardStotelmeyer]

Kevin, a stroke of LUCK that I discovered your Podcast! I was viewing Charlie Rose's interview of Jerry Seinfeld. Next up Jason Alexander which lead me to Your Program. I have been following both your acting and stand up for DECADES! You excellent. You are an HONORABLE MAN. Grateful, Rick Stotelmeyer, May you LIVE Long and Prosper 😊

[@lance134679]

Great interview. Jason has a very practical, straight forward view of show business and his own success. He's also very entertaining.

[@btardpornherp]

"Your not buffering." oh shit he got me for a second

[@timweatherill3738]

I really liked this. Jason really let down his guard and was very likable. He has a cheerfully filthy mind ~ much appreciated in this house. I had several real laughs.

[@lawnguy41]

Everyone on Seinfeld were absolute geniuses

[@pennyellis6396]

Fantastic interview and great platform for intelligent and candid conversations for getting a glimpse into the lives of some of our favorite on screen personalities. This is one of my favorite interviews of all time!

[@MaxRockatansky853]

Watching Jason Alexander do George Costanza was nothing short of brilliant. The best "acting" on the show.

[@SnowTheJamMan]

Acting without acting

[@janejessell5308]

On

[@zilesni]

@@SnowTheJamMan clever reference!

[@TyrantTitan.]

My favorite Frank Costanza quote, also about Del Boca Vista: "They don't want us there, so we're goin." ROFL

[@marknoble5495]

We’re gonna be all over that Shuffleboard court!!!

[@edwardsullivan8041]

Just Love Kevin..A great guy with a Wonderful sense of Humor...

[@jjjuhg]

We are all George Constanza. I love him and Larry David the most. Watched Seinfeld and Courb Your Enthusiasm so much, that i feel like they're my friends now :)

[@SandraLovesSun]

same lol

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

No. We are not. George is Larry David. Most of what George does is Larry Davids life. We did nto live Davids life. And frankly, he knows he a narcissitic jerks sometimes. So.. you go ahead and wave that flag. Im not George. Im not Larry David. And if thats the case.... IF TRUE... yer kind of a prick then.

[@eliotmccann2589]

Guest appears at 20:18.

[@ThomasVu]

You da real mvp.gif

[@travissherriff3368]

Eliot McCann ;

[@lisvender]

Thank you!

[@MrJacksAxe]

oh wow i thought he was joking

[@kresselhousman743]

That story about his son brought tears to my eyes.

[@pattimaeda6097]

Tears?really??🙄

[@daveidmarx8296]

@@pattimaeda6097 I guess you're not a parent.

[@phadde]

I used to listen to the Beatles and Thelonious Monk for the same reason as I now watch random parts of this interview many times a week.

[@liviuvelisarie5198]

Best comedy character ever. George Costanza. Jason is huge

[@randallreiter9679]

Seinfield is my favorite show. Have all the episodes. Jason is a great actor.

[@BruceWillow]

No doubt the best chat show online. They're right when they say you are the best interviewer, Congrats on these gems!

[@MrBobbyFreakout]

You know when you listen to music and you get flooded with memories that youve attached to that music, I’m watching this for the nostalgia. I remember mostly listening to the KPCS whilst working as a gardener. Knob Creek, youre on the air.

[@tested211]

That Larry King finale was fantastic!!!

[@DanXD25]

What an awesome and down to earth guy. Thanks for uploading

This is the best Jason interview I have ever seen (I probably seen 20 plus interviews with him) and I've haven't even reached the 40min mark.

[@NEpatriots88]

Jason’s fungi-gel bit is fucking hilarious. A natural comedic talent

[@islandsidetv]

Thank you so much for this one KP, really outstanding chat/interview - first time where Jason hasn't come off like ass, and has been let to "be himself". Really enjoyed the last 2 hours. Keep it up man!

[@dodgydiggler]

+Lee McCorquodale i know what you mean i have seen short interviews where it just went to fast too really get down to it .

[@davespellbound6167]

he was a great guest, my favourite kpcs guest.

[@bosoxfan2525]

Seinfeld: The greatest show that almost never was. Actually, the greatest show ever.

[@drlight6677]

The 1st season of Seinfeld sucked really bad. Everyone is super lucky that NBC didn't cancel it after the 1st season, we would've missed out what would become the greatest sitcom of all time.

[@dparsons1225]

love your show..

[@juanm.flores1403]

jason alexander is a very good episode of kpcs

[@rhettburgess8753]

Wish we could see pictures of the Halloween costumes. They sound awesome!

[@lynnturman8157]

Wow! Thanks for finally uploading!

[@ChPeRo]

How did no one mention that ironically, years later he would become a hand model

[@kfrerix9777]

I don't think we knew!!!

[@scav76]

George Costanza's School of MMA!

[@bh5606]

His comment about university training and education applies to many professions. They teach you a lot of stuff but not what you need to know in order to apply the information.

[@SLiMCHiCKeN5150]

Davey and Goliath. 😂 The little doggie got me as well. Every Sunday morning on The Commander Tom Show #wkbw

[@Graylegs]

Jason speaks so well, love the guy

[@syedzainrehan]

very good interview!

[@judypurcell6571]

Jason is such a great actor I love him in Seinfeld he's so good I saw him in another show too he was good in that very entertaining I wish seinfelt would come back on with a reunion

[@Djejjcjqjjwjfkckcje]

They did. Curb season 7.

[@meddem1744]

Judy that would ruin it dear.

[@bossfan49]

​@@meddem1744 Agree. Respect the legacy.

[@ForbinColossus]

Funny, before Jason Alexander comes on, Kevin touts the then soon to debut Million Dollar Money Drop. One month ago, I watched a much newer KPCS, where Kevin makes fun of what a bomb the Mil Dollar Money Drop was and how no one watched it (showed a clip too).

[@interestedlen8823]

That opening bit with Sammy... I can't stop laughing. That was so pre-Tr*mp! Do you remember when we had brains, and a sense of humour? Guys, thank you, kpcs never disappoints.

[@dparsons1225]

love this show!

[@erichaynes7502]

George Costanza is the funniest character in the history of television. So why is Jason Alexander only worth 50 million?

[@usamanasher6852]

Because he's no Johnny Depp

[@ramberrebi4911]

George kramer and Elaine don't get anything on syndication.

[@etme1000]

poor, poor guy...

[@Djejjcjqjjwjfkckcje]

@@ramberrebi4911 not true.

[@ShhooterMcGavin]

If you watch Curbed closely and you're a Seinfeld fanatic, a majority of the episodes are basically R rated Seinfeld stories. So many almost exact same story lines.

[@steverye8872]

You eat pieces of shit for breakfast?!?

[@someone1]

Correct, and I don't mind it.

[@fershred]

I got I think up to season 4 and got bored, it's the same formula over and over, gets repetitive.

[@joerexlily]

pollack and Jason were magnificent!

[@bobbyhulll8737]

Came to see the Duelling Captain Kirks left happy

[@jayaraams]

Wonderful recollection of the time Jason had acting with Liza Minnelli.

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

Randolph was in one episode. He and Stiller were the only actors who played Frank.

[@kevinw712]

my top two guesses of the role Jason Alexander was offered for the "Glengarry Glenn Ross" film but then had to turn down due to scheduling... 1. okay I forget most the character names, but the role played by Alan Arkin (kinda ironic, given the interviewer here), 2. the role of the customer played by Johnathan Pryce.

[@myworms]

I’m guessing Kevin Spacey

[@faykguru]

omg, my mom took me to see Pippin, and Ben Vereen made me crazy for theatre

[@CLuvTV]

At the end of this great interview I only have one thing to say.......Uncle Leo?

[@HiRye]

Why did this stop? KP is a great conversionalist

[@gheller2261]

I am Jewish and loved Davey and Goliath. Even though it was produced by LDS, I don't recall them mentioning Jesus.

[@kmcg6444]

When he told the story about falling in love with his wife, I thought, "Hmmm. George could be sponge worthy..." :)

[@ummagumma00]

Lol women

[@DeathbySkullfxxx]

Wow. That, was so very lame.

[@diego201008]

Lol

[@jamesk9459]

George Castanza just guessed how to spell his last name. “What is it K. L. I. N. E. “? He’s GEORGE

[@bossfan49]

Not even close. "Is that with a "y" ?"

[@MtlCstr]

"Jerry Seinfeld or Larry David." At least Jerry would understand the conundrum. Larry would always carry a grudge.

[@tatertots0046]

His Puerto Rican accent is on point

[@jjock3239]

Kudos to Jason, I can visualize Larry at the mic.

[@randycunningham7318]

I love Jason Alexander.

[@gunsguitarsandgambling3614]

GREAT SHOW!

[@RegionPhilbis]

what's the original air date?

[@GR_BackingTracks]

The way he found his wife is priceless... . 1:12:00

[@ASimoneau]

His recollection of the Charlie Rose interview and getting asked about the Seinfeld negotiations doesn't quite how it went. Charlie definitely wasn't trying to play gotcha in that interview.

[@joec0914]

His Shatner is pretty darned good.

[@bosoxfan2525]

All his impressions are pretty spot on. Even the Hispanic Lady's LOL. But he especially nails Larry David's.

[@Chip-Monk]

20:17 skip this guys bullshit if you came for George

[@mattwardpictures]

7:20 - Evidently it doesn't matter where you're born; Spielberg has a CBE. So theoretically, Kevin can get one too. (How he'd earn it is another matter.)

[@pmsTriix]

I love him! When I see interviews it reminds me of when George stopped having sex and because a genius.

[@Davett53]

Most interesting! I didn't know, Jason's birth name was Jay Greenspan. He really didn't need to change his name. HIs original name was just fine,....in my opinion. I know some (Jewish people) changed their names in the olden days,.....to names that were less Jewish sounding, during the era when there was still prejudice. But Hollywood was and is still peopled by many who are of that faith. Jeff Goldblum,...kept his name. Stephen Tobolowsky kept his name. And many others have, as well.

[@blembezzle5073]

Jason Alexander seems like someone that you LOVE their character but dislike the actor. I know someone who worked with Jason and said it was not a good experience. "Asshole" came up frequently in her recounting

[@carlosiribarren2270]

he has to make an effort for not be treated like if he was george

[@jonathanlocke6404]

Breaking sounds from the guy's leg, arm, fingers, and a blow to the head with his own gun? Sounds like Jason fucked that guy up pretty good...

2:00:24 "You have a minute?". Haha, after a two-hour show? Go on and tell us the story!

[@LUNAR.714]

1:34:48 "tweet-five, tweet-five, fuck me" Lol George got me dying

[@DavidMccallister65]

Is Jason wearing a hairpiece for this interview?

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

It's very shiny. I think he's just powerfully bald.

[@tychothefriendlymonolith]

Can we get Kevin and Jason as the leads in a gritty cop drama? True Detective maybe?

[@JoanneBeck-r6w]

That's a very funny comment

[@stevenmarlin6831]

KP and JA should collaborate. They have a chemistry...

[@AmaniLazar]

I love you George 😘

[@Futmasaji]

dang that girl was cute til she started dressing like hipster grandma

[@winterlandboy]

john bailey She still is

[@Damidas]

1:28:51 When you try to start your buggy but it's out of fuel..

[@tomjones5650]

sunrise semester and Davey n Goliath...lol

[@thareckoner5453]

Union, NJ!!!!

[@toddler1009]

hahah, maybe if Paul Giamatti had his own youtube talk show it'd got more views.

[@dparsons1225]

put this on kodi!!

[@DavidMccallister65]

Spot on J. Statham!!🤣🤣🤣

[@davidleigh443]

Lots of nasty comments here. If you have disdain for the people on the podcast-why are you here?

[@sratus]

I believe they are here to see Jason Alexander

[@cooperfranco]

BEST LARRY KING GAME OF ALL TIME!!!

[@spacecatboy2962]

who knew jason was a bad ass

[@captainkev10]

The best transition of any talk show is T5. Kudos Kevin.

[@FatMenace]

The T5's are brutal.

Where is the guest?

[@rickteasley2237]

I'm skeptical of the ass kicking he laid down on his would-be assailant in Rome, Georgia

[@GaryMillyz]

+Rick Teasley Dude is so obviously a real combo of George and the skeezball lawyer from Pretty Woman. That's why he is so freakin' convincing in those roles.

[@basehead617]

G Sam really? i feel like he is nothing at all like George

[@GaryMillyz]

A narcissistic sociopath

[@robertraymond762]

Thank you!!! That's what I'm thinking, too. The delivery of his story just seems so bullshitty, right?

[@joshuaclark1930]

So I'm hooked now. Fifth episode. Didn't make it through Lovitz, but that's ok

[@fmuldar]

You forgot "Cousin IT"----& the hand--

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

I really felt I got to know Jason Alexander through this interview. Still wondering how George and Jerry were such big Mets fans but George threw himself into working for the Yankees.

[@daveidmarx8296]

Probably cuz Steinbrenner was such a larger than life guy which allowed for far more funny situations.

[@tarquinbullocks1703]

@@daveidmarx8296 True. And it was great comedy.

[@bossfan49]

​​@@daveidmarx8296 And the Yankees were winning again at the time. Plus, much more relatable to the rest of the world given the legends in tbeir history Ruth, Gehrig, Mantle, DiMaggio, Berra, Maris, Rizzuto, Jackson, Mattingly... and the all stars in the lineup during the shows run.

[@FreemonSandlewould]

Why didn't you go with Kevin Pollock?

[@DannyChan131]

Hilarious as ever, but man does he look exhausted

[@PraveenSawh]

AWSOME

[@tomgardner8825]

i watched this because i thought it was about his role on seinfeld. 1 hour into it is enough for me. hia childry chihood fatness ,early acting stories bored me i also didn't care for the comments from the.peanut girl.

[@christopherbell4543]

Kevin you remind me so much of Richard Jeni, were you close friends?

[@avrahameliyahu887]

UNEDITED. WOW

[@CLuvTV]

Uncle Leo?

[@PraveenSawh]

Duckman wasn't there before The Simpsons..

[@DominikSobolewski]

Praveen Sawh But it is just as awesome as it was back in the day.