Larry Thomas, the Soup Nazi, talks Seinfeld residuals

Larry Thomas, aka "The Soup Nazi," discusses residuals -- you won't believe what he was paid to be on #Seinfeld. More of our interview at janewells.subs...

[@S2C8509]

Glad he was able to bounce back after Elaine got his recipes

[@expressivepets1]

That's the episode that knocked me off my chair. Brilliant. I always wondered why they never did an Elaine spin-off. She was so funny and original.

[@jkamer2168]

You win.

[@billmers3219]

Yes, Time heals all wounds! Your comment was incredibly funny 👍

[@davedecker1725]

NEXT!!!!!

[@BillGraper]

You're pressing your luck, little man.

[@tone7560]

He deserves every penny. They can't show that episode enough.

[@thesweeples3266]

Deserve is a funny word… what, exactly do you “deserve”?

[@MypronounIsKing]

After Seinfeld ripped him off

[@peteranserin3708]

@@MypronounIsKing Boy did he. lol but hey it's one episode.

[@MypronounIsKing]

@@peteranserin3708 it’s one of the biggest inside jokes of the show I barely watch and I know about it. Seinfeld is a little hat person what’d you expect

[@Bitterstone3849]

​@@MypronounIsKingJerry Jew.

[@MC-810]

He’s a living catch phrase. A meme. A cultural phenomenon. This was all before social media. Amazing.

[@jameshoran8]

Larry did not make a million dollars doing The Soup Nazi, but he received several million in people's appreciation of his character.

[@josephschmeggins6311]

Can’t buy a car with that.

[@RRoss-gt4sv]

I still say his best scene was from the finale: Prosecutor “Sir can you state your name?” Soup Nazi “Yev Kassem”. Prosecutor “Can you spell that please?” Soup Nazi “NO! NEXT QUESTION!” That’s gold Jerry, gold!

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

Years ago I was an executive at Sony, the distributor of Seinfeld. Every year there was a television convention called NATPE and my job one year was to hang out with Larry Thomas for a day. He was such a nice guy and we took a photo together. He signed an autograph for me: "Andy, thanks for all the help...but still...NO SOUP FOR YOU! Larry Thomas" Priceless!

[@allenlin7462]

Gold!

[@paper_gem]

That's awesome!

[@Kennypowers51]

So all the bad super hero movies were your fault?

[@AndysAwesomeAdventures]

@@Kennypowers51 I worked on the business end, not the creative end, so I take no responsibility for the bad super hero movies.

[@jool5941]

Can you help me with my PlayStation Network account?

[@Newman4185]

I volunteered at a Comic-Con a few years back. I got assigned to security for the autograph line and assigned to Larry Thomas. I hung out beside Larry while he did all his autographs (soup ladles and portraits) and during the downtime we talked. I talked to him about his movie roles and how much I love the soup Nazi episode. I just have to say this guy is super nice and down to earth. He is super appreciative of his fans and was nothing but kind to me and everyone that came up to him.

[@iplayloud2]

Nice cause he could have turned autograph nazi 😄

[@ElectroDFW]

I just gotta say it: "Hello.... Newman4185." 😆

[@Newman4185]

@@ElectroDFW ...hello electroDFW ::Side eye::

[@karkars4722]

That’s where I saw him to. I bought a autographed soup spoon

[@AllAmericanGuyExpert]

_Username_ checks out

[@HatunTashDCCIMinistries]

He demands perfection from himself, from his soup. How can he demand any less from his customers?

[@MustafarRecRoom]

NEXT!!!

[@kentkatchem]

Love it! LOL! Very well said!

[@seymourbutts4654]

Cosmo is that you ?

[@alanlane3670]

NO COMMENT FROM YOU !!!!!!!!!!!

[@betelgeusex3865]

Love your channel David keep up the great work 👍

[@IHWKR]

The Soup Nazi is one of the most iconic roles on arguably the most iconic show in history. Even people who haven't watched Seinfeld before have still likely heard of the Soup Nazi. He definitely deserves at least a mill for his part.

[@jimmyjackson2361]

“No soup for you” is still the most memorable phrase of the show.

[@artsmith103]

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[@NoOneIsGoingToSaveYou]

@@artsmith103"You had to have the BIG SALAD"

[@nooneanybodyknows7912]

"Master of my domain." 😅

[@scorpi1756]

Yes and the other one is "These pretzels are making me thirsty!" lol

[@mongolikechewchew2475]

" It shrinks?"

[@shermer11]

Best Line :" Your pushing your Luck Little Man",,,,,,,,still cracks me up every time I see it. What a performance.

[@lorenanders702]

Thank you for the bread!

[@shlepmessing8703]

That was the best line of the entire episode.

[@NoName-zn1sb]

You're pushing

[@dougfisher1813]

"Medium turkey chili" *side step side step

[@quackman]

@@dougfisher1813 "Medium crab bisque" *curtly steps aside*

[@davidluchsinger7377]

I appreciate that he’s open to answering detailed questions about residuals and such. I have zero idea how any of that stuff in the industry works.

[@KJ-tz7vc]

I'm not sure if he answered this directly by referencing the voided check, but did he mean he's no longer making any residuals from Seinfeld repeats?

[@thesundog8833]

It more just means that he was paid more on the initial runs and reruns than when the contract for the network ended lol

[@commentatron]

If you just assume that the people at the top make the lion's share, you'll usually be right.

[@PaulaJoW]

I just saw an interview with Jason Alexander wherein he said he, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michael Richards did not receive a residual deal once the series went into syndication. Only Jerry and Larry David have that. However, the trio did have their salaries bumped up to $1 million per episode for the final season.

[@tempsitch5632]

@@PaulaJoW You’re confused.

[@rickystrychnine]

I picked up Larry Thomas at the airport in Vegas when I was driving on Austin Powers. I didn't recognize him by name but when I met him at the gate I thought he looked familiar. I've never been impressed by celebrity and that's one thing that made me a successful personal driver. As we're heading back to the hotel we're just talking about this 'n that and he says, "I can't believe all the work I've been getting since that role." My face lit up and I said, "You're the Soup Nazi" we grinned at each other and I was actually more blown away than when I met many much more famous movie folk through the years.

[@sm1tty031]

Nice story. I bet people appreciate your candor.

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

Too bad you didn't realize before he got in . "No ride for you"

[@CraigGrant-sh3in]

It is quite amazing the amount of people that still say that or change soup to something they are doing

[@WilliamPappas-b6o]

He WAS the Soup Nazi and we loved him for being so good. There are some actors that would have made him a jerk that we didn't like.

[@leelogston3147]

I drove limo for Sundance for about nine years, and drove quite a number of famous people. I have to agree with you, that not being impressed with celebrity status, and just being real with everyone who got in your car, was key to being a good driver, and also key to having the best interactions with people.

[@steveleslie2170]

He has helped so many charities over the years by saying NO SOUP FOR YOU... So, a big THANK YOU.

[@alanw505]

"A large lobster bisque, por favor". "Por favor?" "I'm part Spanish". "Adios Muchachos".

[@shelbyshelby3936]

My favourite part of that episode! The look on his face when he repeated “porfavor”. 😭💀

[@HitmakerTJ]

😭😭😭 I remember this 😂😂😂

[@matgee8892]

Wow, the writing is so strong that it still made me laugh out loud to just read this even after many years.

[@jeffcanada8897]

Oh my goodness, I’d forgotten about ‘Adios Muchachos!’ Hahahahahahaha!!!!

[@timbukh3]

The tension his customers must have felt. One never knew what might set him off lol.

[@whatisbestinlife8112]

It's funny hearing him describe his anxiety and paranoia about how others were reacting to his performance while so brilliantly portraying a character that is confident in himself to the point of authoritarianism. He's a very good actor.

[@djmips]

@b b Really? What about when he was worried they would replace him with Tony Shaloub? 😁

[@andzzz2]

I wouldn't say authoritarianism is a sign of self-confidence.

[@TheBreechie]

@@andzzz2 couldn’t agree more.

[@bhakti235]

once the camera stops rolling, we actors are the most insecure people out there

[@perryroobay]

@@bhakti235 absolutely true & yes i am

[@winkzmusic1]

Do great work. Get paid. Doesn’t matter if he’s a huge superstar. He played a great role in an iconic series and he deserves to get paid.

[@edbigtruck]

Good for him He seems genuinely thankful for that small part that has become iconic.

[@suecampbell4811]

For a SoupNazi, you are SUCH a nice man! I'm glad that you got recognized for your work - which was so perfect that we ALL remember it. There has not been another character like yours and I believe its what you brought to it that made it so successful. I'm glad that Seinfeld was kind in his email and that he wishes you well, as do we.

[@WarPhotographer1974]

He deserves it, he's so funny in Seinfeld. He's one of the best characters.

[@bigdaddytrips6197]

Eh he was ok

[@pigmeatmarkham898]

@@bigdaddytrips6197 NO RESIDUALS FOR YOU!

[@mithrandir491]

He got $2K, that's how much some people spend in a day these days.

[@vvs7205]

Library cop was The funniest....NAH MY BAD JIMMY

[@monkeynews5234]

And let’s not forget the great attorney at law Jackie chiles. He was fantastic

[@stumarston6812]

Glad to see that he's happy and doing well. He suffered for his soup.

[@vicpinto1970]

I met Larry at the Providence, RI Comic Con a few years back. We talked about chili recipes. I got an autographed ladel that says "No Soup For You!" Larry was very friendly and approachable.

[@Joe_J-MT_Boy]

To his credit, he sees how important it is to the people who approach him and doesn't treat them poorly. You could get real tired of the 'one-trick pony' aspect of it all.

[@garethrouse6161]

Mr Thomas did a last minute Cameo for a friends Birthday and he did it in his car on the way to a family function of his; his Soup Nazi performance didn't miss a beat......Brilliant! Keep reaping the rewards for making us happy, Cheers Mate!

[@ChrisVanVliet]

This is such a fantastic interview filled with so many great story!

[@dbf5803]

Chris, my observation too. The interviewer (Jane Wells, I assume) was wonderful - she asks a question and then lets the guy talk. The guy is certainly a class act.

[@blairhathaway5391]

You give great interviews too! You should find Bray Wyatt and interview him.

[@michael69040]

Put this interview in a time capsule labelled the insanity of "show" business".

[@davemustaki134]

Besides his friends hurting bad

[@vollste]

I met Larry 5 years ago in Richmond, TX at a grocery store where he was promoting a soup company. He was a super nice guy and allowed me to make a video of him taking a box of soup from me while saying “No soup for you!” It was fricking awesome!

[@bhud1972]

That’s awesome! Don’t leave that area (Richmond/Rosenberg) without eating at Bob’s Taco Station. Excellent food!

[@realSamAndrew]

I'm surprised he didn't tell you "you're pushing your luck little man".

[@lestercross5123]

That's super-cool! I love meeting celebs when they actually meant sumthin to my life. I met Cesar Milan in TX and that was awesome. 🤟 I also saw Gene Simmons but I didn't GAF 🤷

[@kajem575]

You missed your chance. "He was a SOUPER nice guy" 🙂✌❤ 🙈🙉🙊

[@kajem575]

@@lestercross5123 NO,NO,NO "That's SOUPER cool. 🙂✌❤ 🙈🙉🙊

[@swilliams937]

He's aged very well, just like his soup recipes.

[@tobyallen1775]

Good,you want bread?

[@RecoveringChristian]

Daddy i want his bread and soup

[@andrew_owens7680]

You're not going to believe this, but I just bought a chest full of soup recipes.

[@NinjaRunningWild]

A soup nazi doesn't age, it warms with time.

[@craighansen1632]

He's got that mulliga-"tawny" complexion! 😀

[@mariohnyc]

This is what made Seinfeld so special, the ability to create some of the most memorable side characters in the history of TV, with the Soup Nazi being one of the best. I'm happy to hear that Larry is doing well, he deserves it for all the laughs he's brought to millions of people with that role.

[@leonb9260]

don't forget the Library cop! Also one of my favorites

[@mariohnyc]

@@leonb9260 Mr. Bookman !

[@leonb9260]

@@mariohnyc yesssss I forgot his name

[@CynHicks]

I'm going to tell you something that may not go over well in a comment section like this. I have never been much of a Seinfeld fan. BUT The Soup Nazi cracked me up when I saw it.

[@jeso317]

Dude!! The guy that pee'd on the couch!! All of Elaine's, George's and Jerry's significant others? They had very memorable side characters!

[@davegroves1924]

Could not be happier for Larry because his portrayal is one of the all-time TV classics and will always be considered iconic!!!

[@suestephan3255]

Yes Seinfeld was a show I could laugh at and Larry made his episode memorable. Nice work Larry. The other best show that I couldn’t stop laughing was the car sale where Elaine says I’m breaking up with my boyfriend the car salesman and Jerry says no wait till I close the sale ( as in he will be giving me a deal) she couldn’t wait.🤣

[@davegroves1924]

@@suestephan3255 I was a truck salesman for 25 years and can identify more than you can imagine. But there are literally 100's of episodes that are incredible.

[@jmcd30]

The Soup Nazi and Mr. Bookman Library Cop were the best.

[@MarcIverson]

@@davegroves1924 I love the show where George tries to return a book and somehow the clerk knows he has read it in the bathroom.

[@davegroves1924]

@@MarcIverson George's inherent problem was that he ALWAYS had the look of a guilty man.

[@deeteeohbee6794]

This is why I love the internet. I didn't know I needed a Soup Nazi interview this morning. So nice to see a bit of the man behind the soup.

[@billide1463]

As Jerry stated, when we look back on the series, we don't just think of Jerry. We embrace ALL the characters as real contributors and we have a wealth of great memories that include them. I still laugh heartily at the sport of it all. Senior from Canada

[@f7serrano17]

Wow!!! Love his acting and humility! He certainly deserves that royalty check and more!

[@gisleyber2s]

With all due respect to Mr. Thomas, the woman behind the cash register who snatches the bag from George deserves some credit, too.

[@sirskullington9213]

I think she was the real star in the scene. Also there’s a guy right at the back who never said anything. He was hilarious!

[@maxduncan7090]

She really made it look like a regime

[@gisleyber2s]

@@sirskullington9213 I agree she was the one who made the scene funny, but unfortunately, I can't find out her name anywhere. If you know it, please share.

[@Youngmoon08]

Way to crap on his moment.

[@davidleigh443]

I just saw clip of that scene. When the cashier snatches the bag and abruptly gives back his change as if you is drawing a gun out of a holster - like bang, here's your change.

[@michaelknapp8961]

My wife is from Fiji Islands and she’s recently stumbled into watching Seinfeld on cable tv. SHE LOVES IT!!!!!!!!! Every day I have to hear her tell me about an episode she thought was soooo funny! I love it.

[@AquaShibby3000]

It's truly impressive how timeless that show was and how it just appeals to EVERYONE. My 90 year old grandpa still watches it every day.

[@michaelknapp8961]

@@AquaShibby3000 it’s funny I’ll be driving down a road and I’ll somehow think of something stupid George Costanza did in an episode and I’ll start laughing in the car all by myself!! All these years later it’s still funny.

[@theelexgrahameshow2023]

You're a lucky man. All the best

[@nicholasr7987]

Cute story.

[@mt_gox]

@D. isn't fiji where covid came from? they were eating monkey brains or something?

[@Tht1Gy]

I'm not a Seinfeld fan, so when people made such a thing over "The Soup Nazi", I thought the Soup Nazi was a running gag that they returned to now and again. But, to find out all these years later that, no, that was not the case. Wow! That episode had/has some *serious* legs.

[@apprentessjgooden2263]

The whole episode was nuts, Kramer getting jacked by the two gay men 😂 Jerry and he running from the same men later on plus Kramer was cool with the "Soup Nazi".

[@shalakabooyaka1480]

It's like "Sponge worthy", just a simple gag, that's memorable.

[@fshoaps]

Go watch some episodes, dude.

[@WilliamPappas-b6o]

The first year looked much like the "episode within the show" at NBC. Later, their production values were excellent such as camera work and editing and the memorable lines came one after another. I don't recall any from the first season.

[@TerryFlynn-sd1ho]

When Seinfeld first came on Jerry did a nightclub intro and I thought 'this guy ain't funny 'missed the whole run of the series, then 1 day I was visiting mom in early 2000s who was a fan of the show,my first episode I saw was 'The Buttershave' which was a 2 parter and became hooked.Ive seen every episode umpteen times.One of the best sitcoms of all time!

[@beer1for2break3fast4]

Good to hear this man is still making money from his Seinfeld scenes. The entire show was genius and the Soup Nazi was part of the whole. Well done, hope it never ends for you.

[@glx484]

Wholesome comment. All the best to you.

[@sanekabc]

He's scraping by.

[@bp1359]

In many ways he transcended the show...entered into the cultural vernacular and marked a time in the lives of people all over the world

[@lorenanders702]

Hopefully his grandchildren will be getting residuals!

[@williamwong1982]

@@lorenanders702 Him to his grandchildren: “No residuals for you!”

[@mightyhero]

I met Larry Thomas at a comic con in San Jose, California. He was very friendly, not at all like the Soup Nazi! I got an autographed photo that said, "No soup for you!"

[@robertjacobs8745]

Me too. Met him at an autograph show in Burbank. Super nice

[@Rudepenaltyoffside]

Lucky you,i got a funko toy from him with ssme autograph,but to b honest he should have written:no autograph for you!

[@tartgreenapple]

How much?

[@sclogse1]

I went to a signing thing at a hotel near the SFO airport in...the early 80's I guess. Yes, some Star Trek secondary people, but a bunch of older tv people were there, even a guy from Car 54 Where Are You, who was in amazing physical condition. But what knocked me out, as it was a low key affair in not to big a room, was Carroll Baker sitting at a table. I couldn't believe it. I guess Ironweed hadn't come out yet. I think. I met Jayne Mansfield at a White Front Store opening in South San Francisco. Right on the other side of a table from me..standing up. I was in my teens. I caught Sophia Loren at Macy's San Francisco when she was hawking her perfume line. A wall of suits behind her, all security. But I got close enough to take a pic of her. This was around 1978 or so. I met Tom Waits in North Beach a few years ago. With him, I have a very cool connection. He actually owes me a favor.

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

He did Scrubs episode where J.D. recognized him as the Soup Nazi but he said he wasn't. J.D. kept asking him to Say "it". When he wouldn't say it, J.D. would try to trick him by saying things like, "How doe sit go, 'You don't any soup', "I'm not giving you soup." Finally Larry Thomas yelled out, "No Soup for You!" It was a great episode.

[@personpersonson4795]

What episode was that

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@@personpersonson4795 My Self-Examination Episode aired Apr 27, 2004 - Season 3 - Episode 21

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@@personpersonson4795 DO a KZbin search on this: scrubs my self examination You will find the episode in parts. Part 5 is not there. But you can see where JD gets Larry Thomas to say, "No soup for you" in a separate clip. There is also a full episode video but it is poor quality.

[@YouzTube99]

Let's make this easy: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5SvXoSLj5WMh7s

[@paulfrombrooklyn5409]

@@YouzTube99 Yes, but it is a running gag throughout the entire episode and I thought Person Personson would like to see the entire episode to put that scene in context.

[@JackT_Music_on_Vinyl]

We met him at a community event to benefit a local food bank and he could not have been more gracious, friendly and respectful of others. A good man.

[@DMETS519]

I met the Rabbi once in NYC. Total gentleman. He actually wanted to talk about the show more than I did. I did an imitation of his voice in one of his episodes in front of him. "We can swing on down to Myrtle beach Elaine." He almost passed out from laughing so hard.

[@trainer1158]

He's one of only 2 or 3 characters I didn't like on Seinfeld. I found him very annoying.

[@Kin_Ton_Ti]

@@trainer1158definitely annoying but it was hilarious when he ratted on George on the tv. Who else didn’t you like?

[@trainer1158]

@@Kin_Ton_TiDidn't like the mohel, either. I realize both characters I don't like were Jewish (so am I). Any you didn't like?

[@Kin_Ton_Ti]

@@trainer1158 jimmy, Toby and the mohol were pretty bad lol

[@geoffiida3315]

Jimmy’s great. Just ask Jimmy.

[@701CPD]

Glad to hear he's making out OK. His two-episode spots were hilarious!

[@collinw1353]

I've used his line many times in my life. Comes in very handy, and to the right person you sometimes get a knowing smile.

[@ShawnPack]

My friend worked the convention scene for years. When Larry started doing the autographs scene early on, my friend had him sign a black plastic soup ladle in silver sharpie (or maybe it was gold). That ladle hangs on his kitchen wall next to a signed photo that's framed. Brilliant. I think Larry told him this is the first time he's ever signed a soup ladle.

[@lorrainenovotny4188]

I was just explaining the Seinfeld Soup Nazi to my teenage daughters! My oldest was taking us to a small drive-thru coffee business and she told us they like you to go online and look at their menu and know exactly what you want before ordering to keep the line moving. I immediately thought of him and asked what happens if you don't know, will they say, "No latte for you!" 🤣

[@shalaooton6370]

One of my favorite episodes ❤🎉😊

[@TheStuport]

@ 3.55 "They're going to fire me and call Shalhoub" That Is Hilarious!

[@Orangeflava]

Lol yeah! Tony would be perfect as the soup nazis brother 🤣

[@percival23]

Nice to see that he is a very down to earth guy. And nice job by Jane Wells to let him just do most of the talking. That is not always as easy thing to do in an interview.

[@gato7908]

It was easy in this case because the interviewee was very well spoken

[@fluid0]

Absolutely magical to hear the Soup Nazi has been payin his bills off that delicious soup all these years! Joyful stuff.

[@ckmoore101]

Good for him. His tiny role, has brought millions top notch entertainment.

[@diatonicdelirium1743]

Completely deserved, that performance was eternal and it brings joy on every rewatch. Good on you mr. Thomas.

[@melindad.217]

I would say likely the most iconic episode. I’m even happier about it now because he seems like an awesome and humble guy!

[@RandyKing314]

yes!

[@Tmrfe0962]

Nice of you to be so candid. A humble man…thank you for peeling back the curtain. All the best.

[@שריאללרר]

I'll "come back in one year"! to watch this again

[@redbluffman3278]

He deserves any financial reward that he gets from the character. He was fantastic!

[@haytguugle8656]

Not withstanding the difficulty that type-casting can be, I think his quote from Jerry was right; It is a kind of a blessing to have one thing you did come back to do so much for you later. It not only offers the direct benefit financially. But it also confirms that the work you originally did was that special or important to people.

[@limeyosu2000]

Guy seems like he is really grounded! good luck to him wish him all the best!

[@MrNitKap]

As a 25 year old from India, I landed in the US in 1996 … and of course started watching Seinfeld… I returned in 2000…all these years later whenever we talk about my time in the US we invariably talk to TV shows and of course Seinfeld … and specifically about the Soup Nazi… so nice to see him happy and content with what life brought to him from that short cameo …

[@mikeshaw4951]

what about Babu Bhatt?

[@christofferjenzen78]

That's not a cameo but great anecdote besides that.

[@roscoejones4515]

Never heard of Jane Wells, but she did a good job here, let the guy talk without interruption.

[@michaelwarren2391]

She looks to me like Leonard's mother on TBBT. Maybe it's just the camera angle.

[@Strike_Raid]

@@michaelwarren2391 That's who I thought she was!

[@andreashabeck1155]

@@michaelwarren2391 you're right, she does look like her, I new I recognized her from somewhere. But that's not her.

[@richardlionheart3935]

You are spot on... too many "interviewers" these days seem to ask the question, then provide three alternative answers then maybe let the subject speak for a few seconds before interrupting them.

[@dennydeckerful]

@@richardlionheart3935 You are so correct.

[@michman2]

I am smiling so hard hearing this. Good for you. Good for you.

[@sfoeric]

I met Larry when he was working at a company booth at a tradeshow around 2012/2013. He was a really pleasant person.

[@dehash666]

I even had "No soup for you!" t-shirt. This episode is legendary. My kids love it too:)

[@nikko2761]

I still have mine and wear it sometimes!

[@deaconjr5473]

This guys wants his royalties from your shirts

[@marktravis4381]

Y wife owns all the seinfeild on dvd and we watch them over and over again

[@JP-jn2yx]

When Seinfeld hit Netflix recently I was stoked to be able to watch all the episodes again. But I also wanted to introduce my 9yo daughter to it. I thought to myself "which episode would make her love Seinfeld?". We watched Soup Nazi and now she's hooked!

[@djtoona]

A nice humble guy willing to make fun of himself and also to berate others in character. Love hearing about the importance of residuals for playing such characters. Good to hear he's doing well

[@dannyarcher6370]

Berate is an underutilised word. Thanks for reminding me of it.

[@josebrown5961]

Makes you feel bad for those who didn’t get residuals- Opie , Andy, Gomer Pyle, the Bradys, and so many more.

[@djtoona]

@@josebrown5961 I'm no residual expert, but this comment appears online “All actors from the show received standard residuals as negotiated by the Screen Actors Guild at the time, generally for the original broadcast and six reruns for regular cast members,” said Jim Clark, co-author of “The Andy Griffith Show Book” and “Presiding Goober Emeritus” of the show’s fan club.

[@josebrown5961]

@@djtoona Yes they got exactly what they were entitled to THEN. All actors got the same deal. In my post I think I misspoke. They got residuals. They did not get them forever like later actors do. All those old actors didn’t make continuing residuals. I grew up in the 60s/70s. I watched Gilligan’s Island, Star Trek and plenty of fun shows that played on the independent station. Those actors were not paid like they are today. They got the six reruns on the original network-all subsequent runs paid them ZERO. Actors today get paid whenever the show is played. The cast of “Friends” makes millions-cuz that show gets played all over the world. That is just one example.

[@djtoona]

@@josebrown5961 I see. It's hard to find actors alive and kickin' from the 60's sitcom unless they were kids like Ron Howard and his brother.

[@LC-ht7sg]

It was a perfect performance. Just like the head librarian dude, Mr. Bookman.

[@pomemara7245]

a menace!

[@gamby16a]

Bookman's dialogue with Jerry is one of the best pieces of writing in TV history. Murderously funny.

[@CharlesLeTower]

Bookman was basically Dragnet, the soup nazi was an original.

[@listeningto2pac]

Larry Thomas visited New West Minister a few years back and did a meet and greet/signing for wildfire relief here in BC. I drove the 20 minutes to meet him and snap a photo. It was amazing. It was a 2 hour lineup and it was everything I hope it would be. He raised a lot of money and we got the thrill of a lifetime!

[@Charlesguzman-q9u]

True that soup Nazi character is just a television iconic person. Unforgettable. He was just great. He deserves everything he's received from that performance. Nice job!!!

[@dnice287]

Still one of the best Seinfeld episodes ever!! 🤣 Me and my boys still use it in so many different situations..."No Soup For You!!" #Legendary 🤣🤣🤣

[@Jeffrey_Davidcr]

I'm glad to see he's doing good. He's an underrated actor should be given more opportunities. Please do.

[@attorneyronfrey7973]

My wife and I met him at a ballgame and got a photo and autographed soup bowl. Very nice guy.

[@sallyhansen9529]

I love stories like this. He sounds like a really humble and appreciative guy. He portrayed that character perfectly.

[@aegisofhonor]

I was never a huge Seinfeld fan, but those lines from the Soup Nazi are and will always be hilarious; "NO SOUP FOR YOU!".

[@JohnSmith-cx7zt]

He made me watch Seinfeld. Just for the soup Nazi. Jerry I did not get his humor not funny at all .

[@wayneparke554]

My wife and I still make "No soup for you!" jokes with each other. Best comedy writing for a TV show ever. And this actor absolutely delivered the line perfectly.

[@AbbaZabbaOlyFrn]

Whenever one of us says "baby I love you" we have to reply like Bender from Futurama with "shut up baby I know it!" and then proceed to pimp strut away

[@VirginiaWolf88]

The way that Elaine said porcini mushroom was so funny when she came in with the recipes. What a great episode. It is nice to hear that he is doing well.

[@richardsisk1770]

Greatest guest star in all of Seinfeld. Thank you for this excellent interview. Yes you get your soup!

[@notrackscntfndme6156]

Yep I got Mr. Thomas's auto for my brother, amateur but pretty good home cook. Mr. Thomas was very accommodating, and it's one of my brothers most prized possessions ..... 😊😊 ❤❤❤❤❤❤ Larry embrace it!!!!!

[@ulf373]

Certain roles fall into place for certain people who are just perfectly cut out for it and you being the soup nazi is just that. Your short role in the show is legendary, and while I enjoy cooking big time, every once in a great while I pull out the soup nazi scene and share it with friends. I'm glad your gig in Seinfeld served you well and you've fond memories of it. Thanks for sharing this video :)

[@nissimlevy3762]

I met him in newwestminster BC (suburb of Vancouver) in August 2017. He was serving soup. I waited over 2 hours until it was finally my turn for him to ladle the soup into my bowl. I asked for bread :-)

[@carletonrutherford1799]

On Columbia I think? I may be mistaken but I think a friend of his owns that shop? My brother lives in Queensborough and told me he was there. I should have gone..... I just Googled it. It was The Greens and Beans Deli. Apparently he was doing it as a fundraiser for victims of wild fires, and has done it 4 times.

[@nissimlevy3762]

@@carletonrutherford1799 yes. That's exactly correct. It was fun.

[@marktibbetts3799]

Gawd,I loved how the customers would have to get in a line. And Newman stepping Sideways. And Soup Nazi's expression was the bomb

[@Mooseman327]

That was all just copying the actual Soup Nazi guy's set-up. I know. I got soup from that guy back in the day. Pretty much like how Seinfeld showed it. That was an actual thing. And, yeah, it was great soup.

[@mem1701movies]

@@Mooseman327 did the real guy really go NO SOUP FOR YOU!!! ? or just had an orderly business and ordering process?

[@cadillacflathead988]

Newman doing that sidestep 🤣😂🤣😂

[@charlienyc1]

I was actually afraid when I went to the location at which it was based, on W55th St.

[@elijahrobinson2362]

Good for him. What a character, still relevant as a même. Nice to see residuals and other things are giving him a good income. I also enjoyed his small role in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.

[@connielynn8276]

Laughter is the best medicine and you made us laugh.

[@oledahammer8393]

He created some of the most memorable episodes EVER on Seinfeld. I'm glad he's still getting some residuals and making money from his work on that show.

[@fenwaypark1725]

Very informative interview. You let him talk with no cutting in. Thanks.🇺🇸🖖

[@paulnguyen954]

Such a humble guy !

[@nellateea3238]

No soup for you!

[@paulnguyen954]

@@nellateea3238 hahah

[@garypellerin5576]

That's how to do an interview, let the subject talk. Thank you!

[@jackiechan_wtf4041]

Yes! That's why I hate Ellen Degeneres. She always interupte her guests. I think it's because she likes to hear herself talk.

[@SeanKH19]

@@jackiechan_wtf4041 I don't like Ellen, but I wouldn't blame her for that, it's more the format. If there is a second of a pause, more than 40 seconds on a topic, slight deviation from the rehearsed interview, etc. she is going to have producers freaking out over it. Television sucks.

[@ronaldsmith531]

A great interview. The interviewer actually let the Soup Nazi talk instead of interrupting him.

[@teptime]

You never know when a wonderful life-changing moment will come, be it an inheritance from a long lost uncle, the discovery of a Warhol original at a yard sale, or a stint as a soup Nazi on Seinfeld.

[@mediamannaman]

Larry, you deserve every penny of it!

[@SubdolphinX]

This makes me like his scenes in Seinfeld even more. Good for him, he did good work.

[@The_Real_Chris]

A classic example of how the actor is nothing like their character. Nice man, interesting story.

[@thomasgibson8025]

You were the best and most ionic character from the show. You suffered for your soup. Outstanding performance on your part. Bravo, bravo sir...

[@theloneviking9145]

As an actor, thank you for these words. Hearing them keeps me inspired to keep pursuing more work in this crazy business.

[@larryhagemann5548]

Great talent...loved by all.

[@robertjacobs8745]

I met Larry at an autograph Show in Burbank. He’s a really good guy, and everyone that met him loved him.

[@ripley7t429]

Nice man. I was not a very big Seinfeld fan, but that "No soup for you" line has gotten a lot of use in my household. Thanks for the line Mr. Thomas.

[@terric703]

"You're pushing your luck, little man." XD Seinfeld casting of characters was brilliant. You were perfect.

[@johnforeman634]

Wow that’s great. So happy for the guy that this relatively short moment in his life has helped him to make a living.

[@richardpapinski5443]

Got a autographed soup ladle and a couple of autographed pictures from him at a Chicago sport show great guy

[@jfree111]

"They're gonna call Shaloub." Hilarious!

[@rdean400]

What Larry Thomas did was iconic. I never even considered who else could have played that role. Tony Shaloub would have been great, and very memorable, but I don't think it would have been as iconic.

[@MA-un1mj]

Also love Shaloub.👍

[@drmorqWarrenProject]

I am so happy that making us all smile has paid off for you over the years.

[@marcatteberry1361]

Larry, Your Soup guy is the BEST! I am 57, and just today, was explaining how I got screwed out of pain meds last weekend, 3 weeks after major back surgery. I was basically told, "Oh, the system is down, so, No Soup For You!"

[@mplsmark222]

An actor knows they gave a timeless performance when a single line they delivered decades ago is part of our lexicon. 😊

[@Sabure63]

Great episode. You nailed that character still laugh to this day.

[@sgtjarhead99]

Embrace it, Larry. It's a rare gift. Emil Sitka wounded up saying "Hold hands you Love Birds" for the rest of his life and was loved for it to this day.