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40 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Set of 'Seinfeld'

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March 17, 2020 at 4:52 PM

40 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Set of 'Seinfeld'

Where It All Started

A Creative Team

Shooting the Pilot

A Rough Start

Adding Elaine

More Casting Changes

The Concept of Kramer

Inspiration for George

Jerry's Apartment

The Iconic Diner

Comedic Roots

The Show About Nothing

Always Goofy...Even in Real Life

Jerry's Opening Monologues

Kramer on Set

A Threat to Leave

A Live Audience

A Practice Run

Backstage Chats

Getting Camera Ready

An Uptick in Ratings

Improvisation Encouraged

George's Parents

Famous Faces on Set

Will They, Won't They

Lots of Love Interests

Running Lines

A Script Meeting

A Leader on Set

Reoccurring Characters

The Writing Team

Scene Notes

A Different Perspective

A TV Landmark

An Iconic Set

Larry David Returns

Media Coverage

The End of an Era

Waiting in the Wings

The Final Bow

40 Behind-the-Scenes Photos from the Set of 'Seinfeld'

Seinfeld is unanimously thought of as one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. The show about a group of oddball friends living in New York City has become a roadmap for television comedies. But it wasn't an instant hit. Here, see some rare behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and crew as the show evolved from 1989 to 1998, leading all the way up to its highly divisive finale.

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After the first episode in 1989, Seinfeld grew to become one of the most popular sitcoms of all time. Here are behind-the-scenes photos of the cast and crew.

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