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!

[@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 😊

[@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.

[@BDUBZ49]

@@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

[@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!

[@btardpornherp]

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

[@lawnguy41]

Everyone on Seinfeld were absolute geniuses

[@lance134679]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@liviuvelisarie5198]

Best comedy character ever. George Costanza. Jason is huge

[@edwardsullivan8041]

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

[@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!!!

[@kresselhousman743]

That story about his son brought tears to my eyes.

[@pattimaeda6097]

Tears?really??🙄

[@daveidmarx8296]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@randallreiter9679]

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

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.

[@tested211]

That Larry King finale was fantastic!!!

[@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.

[@DanXD25]

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

[@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.

[@SLiMCHiCKeN5150]

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

[@BruceWillow]

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

[@lynnturman8157]

Wow! Thanks for finally uploading!

[@rhettburgess8753]

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

[@juanm.flores1403]

jason alexander is a very good episode of kpcs

[@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.

[@BDUBZ49]

​@@meddem1744 Agree. Respect the legacy.

[@dparsons1225]

love your show..

[@Graylegs]

Jason speaks so well, love the guy

[@ChPeRo]

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

[@kfrerix9777]

I don't think we knew!!!

[@TwoFingerSaloute]

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.

[@syedzainrehan]

very good interview!

[@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.

[@scav76]

George Costanza's School of MMA!

[@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.

[@dparsons1225]

love this show!

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

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

[@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.

[@RealRyanHemsley]

Why did this stop? KP is a great conversionalist

[@joerexlily]

pollack and Jason were magnificent!

[@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).

[@jayaraams]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@faykguru]

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

[@gheller2261]

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

[@bobbyhulll8737]

Came to see the Duelling Captain Kirks left happy

[@randycunningham7318]

I love Jason Alexander.

[@gunsguitarsandgambling3614]

GREAT SHOW!

[@jjock3239]

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

[@CLuvTV]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@jamesk9459]

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

[@BDUBZ49]

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

[@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.)

[@tatertots0046]

His Puerto Rican accent is on point

[@MtlCstr]

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

[@RegionPhilbis]

what's the original air date?

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@AmaniLazar]

I love you George 😘

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

[@FreemonSandlewould]

Why didn't you go with Kevin Pollock?

[@GR_BackingTracks]

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

[@trusso11783]

George Constanta was originally based on Jerry’s best friend at the time, Mike Constanta (not Bob Costanzo as Jason incorrectly said. I,e is a real estate agent (as was George) and sold me my first house right next door to his own house. We were neighbors for years. He has tons of pictures of Jerry when they were hanging out before Jerry made it big. I believe “can’t stand ya” , Georges wacky parents and many episodes were borrowed from Mike’s experiences.

[@etme1000]

Romanian, you say?

[@km_attack]

This is completely incorrect. The character of George is an unfiltered version of Larry David. Where are you coming up with such nonsense?

[@trusso11783]

@@km_attack not nonsense at all. George was named after Jerry’s best good friend Mike Costanza, who went to Queens College together. He initially modeled George after Mike, a real estate agent along with some of his personal stories. While Larry used George to be based on himself, Jason did not have any idea about that at first, which is why he originally based George on Woody Allen. I know everything I say is correct. You however, have no idea because you know none of the parties.

[@Djejjcjqjjwjfkckcje]

@@km_attack yes, George was based largely on Larry.. however the op is correct. The original concept was based off the real Constanza, who later tried to sue and failed.

[@km_attack]

@@trusso11783 Prove it. Every interview and backstory I've heard does NOT support anything you're saying. George's character is based on Larry... regardless if Jason Alexander knew it initially or not.

[@stevenmarlin6831]

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

[@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.

[@BDUBZ49]

​​@@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.

[@Chip-Monk]

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

[@pmsTriix]

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

[@Danimal77]

Jason's memory is a little bit off. There were only 12 episodes in season 2, not 13 episodes and the masturbation episode was the 11th episode of the 4th season, not the 3rd or 4th episode of the 3rd season.

[@JWH66]

There were 13 episodes ordered for season 2. However one of those episodes written ( The Bet/the Gun) was rejected. Also, Season 2 had to be postponed one week because the Gulf War and its news coverage began the very night of the S2E1 premiere.

[@thareckoner5453]

Union, NJ!!!!

[@DavidMccallister65]

Spot on J. Statham!!🤣🤣🤣

[@cooperfranco]

BEST LARRY KING GAME OF ALL TIME!!!

[@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...

[@TileReseller]

20 mins before the meat and potatoes is brutal

[@greggpaul4670]

Should've talked more about Duckman

[@christianfinkbeiner684]

"Eccentric" was not the difference. Jim Ignatowski was eccentric. Alexander was saying that Kramer was written as a Jim-type character and Richards made it different.

[@rustlertea]

Jason Alexander isn't half he actor Paul Giamatti is.

[@pacificbase]

ha ha...Best comedy actor of best tv comedy of all time. nobody is better than Jason Alexander

[@thepoodlebitesthepoodleche1914]

Can't stand george,jason or jay an all around douche!

[@joshuaclark1930]

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

[@tomjones5650]

sunrise semester and Davey n Goliath...lol

Where is the guest?

[@christopherbell4543]

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

[@dparsons1225]

put this on kodi!!

[@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.

[@lekoman]

The Dodge Dart was introduced in 1960. There was no such thing as a Dodge Dart in 1957.

[@kfrerix9777]

MAYBE he meant 59 valiant? 🤞

[@spacecatboy2962]

who knew jason was a bad ass

[@fmuldar]

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

[@LuckyAlin89]

Why didn't you guys talk about poker?

[@Damidas]

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

[@georgegraham9822]

Is it weird I get excited for the "Who Tweeted" segments?

[@DominikSobolewski]

George Graham OMG! You got a picture of Al Pachino in Serpico. Not many people have watched that movie. It's a 10/10

[@georgegraham9822]

Thanks, man! Yeah, I recently became a big Pacino fan. I was late to the party.

[@PraveenSawh]

Duckman wasn't there before The Simpsons..

[@DominikSobolewski]

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

[@Futmasaji]

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

[@winterlandboy]

john bailey She still is