The Life & Times Of Art Vandelay | Seinfeld

He wrote the book on import/exporting.
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Seinfeld stars Jerry Seinfeld as a stand-up comedian whose life in New York City is made even more chaotic by his quirky group of friends who join him in wrestling with life's most perplexing, yet often trivial questions. Often described as "a show about nothing," Seinfeld mines the humor in life's mundane situations like waiting in line, searching for a lost item, or the trials and tribulations of dating. Co-starring are Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Jerry's ex-girlfriend and current platonic pal, Elaine Benes; Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Jerry's neurotic hard-luck best friend; and Michael Richards as Jerry's eccentric neighbor, Kramer.
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[@marvelgeek9577]

Art Vandelay sure has an impressive resume. An author, an importer-exporter, and owner of a latex manufacturing company.

[@smoothALOE]

I know right? He’s a real renaissance man, haha!

[@olandir]

Then becoming a judge in a small town

[@fromthehaven94]

Novelist of Venetian Blinds, an playwright of the Off(off, off) Broadway play La Cocina.

[@artvandalay13]

We are looking for more latex salesmen.

[@mikelewicki1557]

Can’t forget architect as well. Multifaceted in his architectural talents… everything from railroads to the Guggenheim

[@eaglerabbit8922]

"I'm an architect". "Really? What do you design?" "Uhh railroads". "I thought engineers do that" "They can". Priceless XD

[@sygetchberg2463]

Priceless Jibberish that hopefully will live on for .many future generations

[@jf752]

he could have said railway bridges and that would be legitimate

[@arne8158]

@@jf752 Art Vandalay doesn't deal with the legitimate. He is a most illegitimate man.

[@dessertstorm7476]

The line "I'm an architect" really cracked up some guy in the audience

[@austinmetcalf7505]

@@dessertstorm7476 it was an engineer in the crowd lol

[@bobcarwash5197]

It really was the longest running gag in the show, from the second episode. Having the judge be named that in the finale was just perfect.

[@ArachnidSoul]

George was a true craftsman when it came to telling lies. He taught the master class.

[@daved2140]

Remember, it’s not a lie if you believe it.

[@cchavezjr7]

Wouldn't it be an architect? lol

[@vonschweringen8321]

@@cchavezjr7 it's city planner!

[@mgs721]

It's not a lie... if you believe it.

[@terrobert]

@@daved2140 This really shows itself when Jerry gives a scoff at George, "You're an architect?" "I'm Not?" 0:43

[@rubyfirefly2582]

I loved how throughout the whole series they maintained their alter identities - Vandelay, Varnsen, Pennypacker.

[@mysterion1899]

don't forget professor/doctor martin van nostrand

[@of_oniichan7755]

"It's not a lie if you believe it" - George Costanza

[@jazzsnare]

He was preWoke.

[@christophergerety1263]

Jason Alexander was AMAZING in this role.

[@DerekHundik]

George was the core of this series. Main man There is almost no part inwhich he isnt't involved.

[@jaya1000]

The real main character. Funny he lost best supporting actor to Michael Richards. He was the lead! The entire 7th season was about him trying to get out of marrying Susan

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

He carried this show.

[@Helmuesi911]

You watch your mouth.. his name is George Costanza

[@prickleswithpineapples2362]

I loved his parents soo much also . Lol

[@teejaylecapois9741]

Art Vandelay and Dr. VAN NOSTRAND need their own spin off.

[@gikigill788]

Don't forget Pennypacker.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@gikigill788 So Kramer would play a double role?

[@kishascape]

See ya later mr POOPstrand! 🏀

[@ninjavigilante5311]

Bob sacamano.

[@vikker8274]

And FDR…

[@abyssdrawssomestuff]

Art Vandelay and Bob Sacamano should go to the coffee shop

[@fromthehaven94]

Bob was never the same after that hernia operation.

[@o.p.h.o.v.e.n]

@@fromthehaven94 Now all he does is look out the window and say my name is bob!

[@jockejocke1]

Don't you know about the worlds? If Art and Bob comes in to contact with the coffee shop, then worlds collide. Anybody knows you gotta keep your worlds apart.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

Art Vandalay has been in that coffee shop many times

[@mitchellcumsteen9220]

With Cousin Jeffrey.

[@terrellp22]

The Man, The Myth, The Legend, he lived a good life while no one knew who he was

[@brandonpeniuk]

hahahaha

[@SnoopCatts]

Just like Suzie from Seinfeld

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Vander who?

[@zoltanurmosi1143]

He might be the cousin of Bob Sacameno

[@horde4909]

Susie, Suz, knew him. But she didn't have sex with him. Only Jerry.

[@bosco008]

He says “matches” with such assurance. It’s hilarious. And he could have just said “ I don’t know”. Insanely funny.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

He is a liar and liars must lie.

[@dankubus1633]

No, he couldn't say "I don't know"! Susan would have retorted, "How could you not know?!" He and Elaine had just made a whole show out of George's needing to talk to Elaine about this specific problem. George should clearly have had intimate knowledge of Art's business. Answering "I don't know" would have been the worst, most inconsistent thing he could have said!

[@NOWAYProductions-zd9lc]

​@dankubus1633 no because it would've been his only option out of this. anything other than "i don't know" or "chips" wouldve blown it. He very simply could've just said he didn't know because it wasn't relevant and they were talking about the way she FELT and not the specifics of her bfs job

[@AlessandroCardano]

One of the most prolific and multifaceted gentleman of contemporary times.

[@mollusckscramp4124]

Jason Alexander's confident delivery of "They can" never ceases to get a giant howl of laughter from me

[@russalarya]

It's impressive that Arthur 'Art' Vandelay achieved so much and then chose to become a judge...

[@dlcmsid]

The diaper export industry never fully recovered - tragic, really 😄

[@heatherperleberg7816]

Those who can't do, judge.

[@maavet2351]

Judge is a bad job?

[@jordanwhite8099]

7:12 "Imma hire you as my latex salesman? I...don't think so" HILARIOUS

[@rusty-tv8qt]

This show will be on reruns 100 years from now and people will still laugh.

[@festyguy7405]

I liked the time where Jerry said to George “so simple yet so devious.” George replied “this is what I do.”

[@mgfan81]

Art Vandelay is the opposite of everything he's ever wanted to accomplish.

[@e.n.akasha9516]

haha!!!!

[@maxmason6053]

I used to know the real Art Vandelay. He always talked about some guy named George Costanza.

[@RaReVapory]

I heard he was a great marine biologist

[@maxmason6053]

@@RaReVapory Yeah but he treated his body like an amusement park.

[@stevefowler2112]

I loved all of George's fascination to be an Architect on so many episodes. It always made me chuckle the high esteem he placed on them. In Engineering College there was a running joke with so many of the guys who flunked out suddenly becoming Architect majors; What do you call an Engineering dropout? An Architect.

[@sakabula2357]

Lol..Welders..because Engineers also need heroes

[@cassiuscolaco7]

Marine biologist 🐳

[@stevefowler2112]

@@sakabula2357 They are my heroes, welders and machinists...I'm an AE/SE with Lockheed Martin and I relish every chance I get to spend time with the machinists and welders and fabricators.

[@BrunoGargaglione]

- I thought engineers do that. -They can

[@joshcook5434]

The utter defeat in George thanks to Kramer was so hilarious, being in his underwear

[@PatrickPierceBateman]

"SAY VANDELAY!"

[@gilbert8162]

And you want to be my latex salesman.

[@bretstanley8931]

Art Vandelay is and always will be the most interesting man in the world!

[@pauloro7399]

J Peterman really gave him a run for his money in the later seasons 😄

[@sakabula2357]

Nah Bob Sacamento rules the roost

[@realrockyboy00]

Funny thing, when I switched my last job I jokingly told my colleagues that I was going to an import export company called Art Vandeley, shockingly most of them took it seriously

[@andrewbailey7045]

This show was 30 years ago. Why would you expect normal people to get a reference to an obscure non-character in a mediocre sitcom from decades ago?

[@andrewbailey7045]

@RyanCampbell-ve1xv You're incoherent. Please speak in decipherable languages (English would be best), stop drinking or some combination of the above. Thank you.

[@nitinkataria3474]

That I am an architect thing was so awesome. He used to do it alot. I think he was the single most gifted actor of them all. So natural and consistent.

[@e.n.akasha9516]

indeed,its a real shame that the disnt get some type of award/oscar !!!

[@damazywlodarczyk]

10:25 Jason Alexander is genius, it's like he's annoyed that he has to lie again, or he thinks that the lie is weak, and he judges it while doing it, its amazing!

[@jaimecavazos3417]

Art Vandeley an obscure writer...

[@sakabula2357]

Very very very very obscure

[@vasyan123]

And very busy importer/exporter of potato matches or something.

[@bokani79]

Mr. Vandalay, Mr. Vonson, Mr. Pennypecker😂😂😂😂

[@TheTruthKiwi]

Elaine laughing at the accusation is the funniest part

[@DJThomas2000]

I always liked how George would get offended at the idea of Art Vandelay being an importer AND an exporter.

[@2101case]

6:36 George's hair when he runs into Jerry's apartment.

[@YaoEspirito]

That whole scene was impeccable. The hair crowned it off. Superb acting.

[@xdanbo1859]

11:10 - Elaine's laugh at the absurdity of having an affair with George is everything.

[@rankobarensic]

😂😂😂😂authentic laughter ❤❤❤❤

[@mollusckscramp4124]

Oh my god, an affair... that's so adult!

[@josemaria8177]

Venetian Blinds is the greatest beat novel of all time. Kerouac totally ripped off Vandelay. It's a shame most people don't know the real genius of the beat generation

[@hamida185]

And why would that be a shame for?

[@woofowl2408]

I never understood why such a great novelist gave it all up for latex.

[@HankBukowski]

@@woofowl2408 Fewer pedophiles probably.

[@goldengun9970]

@@woofowl2408 yeah it was the same with J.D. Salinger. Just be thankful we got Venetian blinds and catcher in the rye

[@e.n.akasha9516]

@@woofowl2408 haha!!! good one!

[@ControllerLyfe]

This is really the inside joke of the series, anybody who hasnt watched the show has no idea, but if you mention it to someone who has watched it they smile 😁.

[@jamescunningham1844]

Is that cause the finale?

[@jamescunningham1844]

Is this why they end up in jail?

[@delilasloan8914]

Same thing when someone mentions the pensky file

[@jamescunningham1844]

@@delilasloan8914 is this why they end up in jail?

[@pathinasch7561]

The list of inside jokes are endless: Junior mint, Drake’s coffee cake, karvoka, and for me, the one the top them all : Festivus for the rest of us

[@Nebarus]

I always worried that Art would actually give up exports. Would have changed the entire mood of the show…

[@user-qu7eg2or1g]

Dont worry. Hes only hedging his bets.

[@williamm374]

There is no way I would hire George to be my latex salesman.

[@davidsheets8932]

I wouldn't hire George for anything.

[@sakabula2357]

@@davidsheets8932 not even a hand model??Lol

[@MarloSoBalJr]

​@@sakabula2357Is he a master of his domain? 🤚🏾

[@amitpalve6089]

Art Vandelay is the alter ego of George like Keyser Soze

[@Aeneiden]

@Prince Ali no it was spacey's character

[@davidmaez7253]

Yes, Kobayashi was the attorney for Keysor Soze. Verbal played by Spacey was actually Soze. Did you watch the movie ?

[@bak-mariterry5180]

@Prince Ali No . Spacey was Soze.

[@hymansahak181]

@@bak-mariterry5180 It’s a mystery who Sose is. Either the lawyer or Spacey’s character. It’s still debated to this day.

[@geminijohnson4019]

When Susan asked Elaine was she sleeping with George and she laughed out loud, I was too tickled

[@gilbert8162]

That natural reaction should have answered Susan's question. Then again since she was sleeping with George she probably was just offended that Elaine would laugh at the thought.

[@kkrose311]

Alexander deserved an Emmy for this

[@jlouis4407]

He was robbed

[@keithbannister9271]

He deserved more than one Emmy...🤔

[@sonnysubedi3297]

Elaine's laugh is perfect.....they could not have cast better characters....every single role

[@keithbannister9271]

Elaine was the main reason I watched the show in the beginning!!

[@rankobarensic]

So funny ❤❤❤❤😂😂😂

[@musicauthority674]

Elaine's reaction to having an affair with George is golden totally hilarious.

[@sal4992]

George is my favorite character in this show 😂😂.

[@nickpatalik]

Art Vandelay, one of the greatest men of our time, just alongside Captain Johnathan Tuttle.

[@photo_paper784]

Captain Tuttle was one of the best MASH episodes ever.

[@dba4292]

And you wanna be my latex salesman? Rounds the scene off perfectly!

[@bradellis8399]

Laying face down in the floor with his pants around his ankles lmfao 🤣

[@ambalavanant]

Vandalay is not a word; it's an emotion!

[@joshg7211]

LMAO "Kel Varnson speaking"

[@DanielHhound]

"Are you having an affair with George?" Just that line, cracks me up xD

[@brown1394]

George sure knows how to make anyone proud of themselves 🤣🤣

[@attyla3970]

Art Vandalay,the most famous name in the whole tv show 😂😂😂

[@johnmaki3046]

So Art Vandelay wrote "Venitian Blinds"! What a prolific guy!

[@sakabula2357]

And what a book that was

[@dlcmsid]

Really didn't take that long either... Just like his redesign of the Guggenheim 😂

[@jeremytung1632]

If George put this much effort into actually working he’d be as rich bill gates.

[@alpur214]

"Yes, I was hoping I could get a thirteen week extension..." genius

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

I don't think you know what that means.

[@denniscleary7580]

“ You’re in the import export industry, you’re into latex.”

[@jimmyneutron4329]

You look as a hobbit Peter Jackson decided to delete from the trilogy because you look 'too real'

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

"And you wannabe my latex salesman!"

[@jefflong1069]

7:46 my favorite scene from the entire series.

[@SE45CX]

it's superb.

[@RobZoid1]

I remember thinking what the hell is Kramer doing answering someone else’s phone.

[@jf752]

all that just to get some extension of unemployment.... these people are nuts

[@MrJamesmacgregor]

You're way off!

[@KimFert]

🤣🤣🤣🤣. I love this scene as well. Cracks me up everytime.😂😂

[@AerialPenn]

George not just looking for work but listening for work 😂😂😂

[@leonhank4448]

Every since I knew Art Vandelay, he changed my life FOREVER 😂

[@sketcharmstrong8491]

“I don’t see architecture coming from you….” Lmao.

[@abyssdrawssomestuff]

Vandelay Industries: Importer/Exporter of Fine Latex Goods

[@marioozzie]

Elaine exploding with laughter at 11:25 never fails to also make me laugh!!

[@rajkumarraosinhji1397]

Elaine laughter (11:15) is one reason I would watch Seinfeld. The best character/actor in the show. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@sarahairey9294]

Comical genius at its best. *Jason* *Alexander* is a bloody great actor. Extremely underrated.

[@earlosandwich7433]

Jerry didn't buy that George could be his latex salesman after he saw him sprawled on the floor with his pants around his ankles.😂

[@Xagzan]

People don't generally realize his birth name is actually Art Core...velay

[@GeorgeSemel]

Art Vandelay is a legend right up there with lier George!

[@lazymofos4865]

Have you ever seen Art Vandeley and Tony Soprano in the same room? George has been telling the truth about his lies the whole time, what an absolute mastermind of all domains.

[@pathinasch7561]

It’s not a lie if you believe in it

[@jeffclement2468]

@@pathinasch7561 dang, you beat me to it!

[@davidusa47]

This is the 2nd episode of the series. It’s crazy to think that they weren’t a smashing success immediately. They created a new category of funny

[@DerekHundik]

They didnt create of anything Most of those gags were taken from different shows and old movies and dressed in new clothes again .

[@osmankovacevic6135]

​can you name most gags and reference the movies /shows taken from. I would love to broaden my horizons

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

The show was nearly cancelled after the first couple seasons or so.

[@sreeharivenat8002]

LoL 3:03 the way George speaks about his fake job with that nudge is so frickin hilarious. I always lose it when he do that 🤣

[@gaywizard2000]

One time at the YYC airport an announcement was made for a Mr Vandelay, I seemed to be the only one laughing, no one ever listens! Did he ever show up?

[@deepakr.sastry756]

Calgary?

[@jessielazaro2629]

Lmao I would've looked around for this, VANDELAY.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

You should have taken his limo

[@kateadams1990]

This is hilarious :) That person must get a lot of Seinfeld jokes.

[@Chrisbajs]

"You know I always wanted to pretend to be an architect." Not BE an architect, mind you. Pretend to be.

[@HiLoveLeighs]

I’m still laughing. One of the funniest ever.

[@HiLoveLeighs]

Whoever just liked my comment…there will be eyes on you

[@joescott6178]

One of the great chip-and-diaper men.

[@StarkIller-df7gw]

Art Vanderlay is one of the best names ever!! 😂

[@VCT3333]

George always wanted to have people believe that he was either an Architect or a Marine Biologist. I took all the tours offered by the local Architecture society and can do a credible fake architect, and I volunteer at the local Aquarium so I can also do a good pretend Marine Biologist!! I realized recently that I am living Costanza's dream!!!

[@user-pq6mr6op3p]

I bet you're a hit with the ladies......Chump

[@delilasloan8914]

George always wanted to be interested in architecture.

[@SLXMLORDS]

when are you writing Venetian Blinds

[@goldengun9970]

In that moment HE WAS a marine biologist!

[@DerekHundik]

Marine biologist has nothing to do with George's ideas It was made up by Jerry. George at first was angry and even told Jerry why he didnt make him an architect.

[@christyb5575]

This was awesome, I’ll never forget about Art Vandalay

[@shannonquinn8687]

One of the few shows that actually make me laugh.

[@cybernaab]

10:43 lol that george just keeps digging the hole deeper

[@DaBirdman1989]

i assume art vandelay is also a master of his domain.

[@ArtVandelayOfficial]

Periodically!

[@jojohunt1412]

If they had cell phones Elaine could’ve warned him instantly 😆

[@dlcmsid]

George hadn't invented them yet 😄

[@ricardosavagestrike]

Susan was just too precious for this world.

[@sakabula2357]

In real life..a George wouldn't get a sniff of a Susan

[@MarloSoBalJr]

Sucks that they literally killed her off. The storyline would have worked with George being married and still getting into shenanigans while dragging Susan through the nonsense

[@travisdonaldstanley6420]

I would have been a happy pappy if Susan was of stayed on the show.

[@mannixisle]

07:28 Jerry does the classic Don Knotts move as Barney Fife in the Andy Griffith Show.

[@justinsclassroom550]

I love the expression on her face at 4:29 like "Sure let's hear this bullshit"

[@georgiasmith64]

Why can't you be more like Lloyd Braun? 😄

[@smoothALOE]

They should’ve had a go-to alter ego for Elaine. I know she called herself Paloma once, haha!

[@jimmyneutron4329]

You look as if the personification of the expression 'Alabama creep'

[@smoothALOE]

@@jimmyneutron4329 I have no idea what you’re talking about, but I’m not from Alabama, so maybe that’s why.

[@johnnybravo8129]

Susie

[@smoothALOE]

@@johnnybravo8129 I guess that one sort of qualifies, haha! She needs a last name, thiugh

[@georgehenderson-walshe1592]

Funny how "the best of Art Vandelay" seems to include every single Art Vandelay related scene.

[@nthgth]

They're all tied for best

[@MrEvanNoyes]

Not sure where you saw “best of”

[@ryanhopps7966]

Ya like gum? Cause I have a gum guy lmao 🤣

[@ummhussein1]

11:16 genius and hilarious nervous laughter

[@rumblefish3034]

I want to hear Kel Varnson's story

[@turnmeondeadman4221]

9:21 Elaine’s reaction 😂😂😂

[@renaissance18]

george getting punch in the face was perfect at 13:38 lol

[@jf752]

he always has these schemes going on

[@realkingofantarctica]

This is one of those jokes that becomes so ingrained in the show that you might even forget it's a reference. Similar to "What's the deal with ___" or, to use one of its contemporaries, "Regina Phalange."

[@eliadefilho]

Art Vandelai, prolific entrepreneur 😂😂😂😂😂

[@artvandelay8767]

Life and times indeed.

[@gwengoodrich]

Love that original aspect ratio

[@ste118]

You've missed the George casting for the pilot, when this actor imitate the "did anybody called here asking for vandelay industries?"

[@ketanpathak3914]

Jerry can't remember the girl's name but can remember that damn tongue twister of a lawyer firms name. If that's not genius than I don't know what genius is.

[@ianfinrir8724]

It's honestly amazing what you're able to remember.

[@YaoEspirito]

Fantastic. What a great actor.

[@TheNowhereMan0]

Yo creo que Art Vandelay es una persona real que fingía llamarse George Costanza.

[@chikipichi5280]

They should've gave George his own spin-off. He was for sure the funniest character. A man living in a society.

[@jameslin3458]

I think you are looking for" curb your Enthusiasm" Larry pretty much is George. If u haven't seen it is also great.

[@squanto2]

Nope...KRAMER!

[@emintey]

I think Art Vandelay should have been given his own show, him and Bob Sacamano.

[@ihavetubes]

The lawyer jackie should had been given his own show.

[@LudaChez]

@@ihavetubes that's Phil Morris. He's on a surprising amount of things. Like lots of DC stuff like Doom Patrol. Everytime I see him I smile and laugh. Who told you to put the balm on??!?!

[@harpersbazaar4234]

Would love to see Art Vandelay meet Regina Phalange and Ken Adam

[@aloesecretinc]

Omg!! Timeless classic!!