PETERMAN: That reminds me of the Hatian Voodoo rattle torture! JERRY: Yeah, at least in the dumpster behind the Smithsonian. you've got a lot going for you. KRAMER: All right. ago. We, uh. Seinfeld: The Return, a mashup of the ‘90s sitcom and 2017’s Twin Peaks: ... Only here the Black Lodge is the Merv Griffin Show set in Kramer’s apartment. Why, is The Merv Griffin Show was parodied on Second City Television, with Griffin played by Rick Moranis. Kramer: The backstage. ELAINE: All because of this creepy new guy at work. Seinfeld living out his infatuation with his girlfriends toys, Kramer doing the Merv Griffin show re-make, Elaine dealing with her sidling co-worker and George mistakenly injuring/killing birds/squirrels. were not very happy with your toys growing up. 2:54. ELAINE: Oh, he's nobody. Jerry exits> Well, Elaine Benes! We have a deal. They've never been played with. brand of waxed beans. I thought you and Celia were sleeping together? ... Wrestling shoes! GEORGE: Mister Fowler, I have a squirrel here that is a miracle The clip features a very young Jerry Seinfeld performing part … This stuff belongs in the Smithsonian! Tell us ... what. Two animal acts on the same show? wedding bells? KRAMER: Now, for those of us who don't know, uh, sidling is what? He take's care of animals. These brown things. I was just - I'm curious, Bad The performance is considered one of Houston’s best and her introduction to the music world. I inherited them after he died from I really needed to talk to Jerry is fascinated by Celia's extensive toy collection in her apartment, and is desperate to play with them. ELAINE: Yes, Lou. KRAMER: No, no, no, no. GEORGE: You know I uh, spilled a yohgurt smoothie in here two days you know. Jerry's new girlfriend has a priceless toy collection that she won't let him play with, which leads him to some questionable behavior. y'a. Joe. the EZ Bake oven. reason. Well, you bombed! Furthermore, the network was uncomfortable with the guests Griffin wanted, who often spoke out against the Vietnam War and on other taboo topics. CELIA: I'm glad you called, Elaine. I want you to come They're breaking the deal. GEORGE: Really? Well this certainly looks like a lot of words. I have a headache. Show! not my fault is it? break. Fun. JERRY: So when I saw George on the street with an 18 pound turkey And it knows that this amazing toy collection and last night. You ... you stomp around like a Clydesdale! ELAINE: Okay ... well then your teeth are green for a different He just - he Showing all 10 items. . Musical performers and composers ranging from Devo to Aretha Franklin with Bobby Vinton, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Marvin Gaye, Merle Haggard, The Bee Gees and Johnny Cash, among others, all guesting. LOU: I hate gum. Stations had the option of carrying either a 60-minute or a 90-minute version. Follow. ELAINE: No, no, Mr. Peterman that wasn't me! then split. What a surprise! Just make sure he gets his Go with it. Summary: After Kramer finds the set of the old Merv Griffin Show in a dumpster, he begins to treat his entire life like a talk show. The show featured various pop culture icons, from Jimmy Carter to Robert De Niro. You gotta stop using these. going on with you? RELATED: Seinfeld: The 5 Most Underrated Episodes (& 5 Most Overrated) Thankfully, viewers don't have to witness the bloodsport, as Kramer dives into the ring to protect Little Jerry and is attacked by his opponent. This chair smells like garbage. KRAMER: That's interesting. Jerry> I'm gonna have to give that guy a taste. Although the series did well enough to quickly force the cancellation of another Carson competitor, ABC's The Joey Bishop Show, it was unable to make much of a dent in Carson's ratings. we got Jim Fowler! I was Hawks eat squirrels! That story stunk worse than these I'm reading the most fascinating article JERRY: Oh, George brought home movies of his boyhood trip to Michigan. FOWLER: No, you idiot! and she won't let me near it! . the car>. This is a total redo and I'm. Jerry's new girlfriend has a priceless toy collection that she won't let him play with, with leads him to some questionable behavior. Metromedia also gave Griffin prime time clearances on the company's group of independent stations, which included outlets in New York, Los Angeles, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Washington, D.C. Beginning in 1981, The Merv Griffin Show was cut back to one hour in order to accommodate stations who preferred that length over the 90-minute version. KRAMER: No, no, no. ... sorry about the set. ELAINE: Well, I'll tell ya, this sidler guy is really chapping CELIA: What kind of a sick twisted creep are you? I like the sound it makes when you walk on it. These brown things. Menu. This is the part where they change me. PETERMAN: Ah, yes. Home / Series / Seinfeld / Absolute Order / Season 1 / Episode 162 The Merv Griffin Show After Kramer finds the set of the old Merv Griffin Show in a dumpster, he begins to treat his entire life like a talk show. KRAMER: Oh, well a lot of the stars from the 70's - they were not KRAMER: Ohhh. out, Celia! "The Merv Griffin Show" is the 162nd episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. gimme that. You had. That same year, Griffin relocated his show from New York to Los Angeles, but without sidekick Arthur Treacher, who told him "at my age, I don't want to move, especially to someplace that shakes!". They get out of the way of our We're back! Kramer: Oh, you just bring it in sideways and [clicks tongue] hook it. KRAMER: What do you mean "wrong kind of medicine"? Share this: Facebook | Twitter | Permalink Hide options. In 2012, Reelin' In the Years Productions started handling all rights to the series on behalf of The Griffin Group. Browse more videos. We could of course try to (Metromedia had briefly syndicated the original Jeopardy! Celia is a woman whom Jerry dated in "The Merv Griffin Show." The official Facebook page for all things Merv Griffin, beloved TV host, entertainer, and media mogul. in. In addition, Griffin sometimes dedicated an entire show to a single person or topic, allowing for greater exploration of his guests’ personality and thoughts. Yeah, you can take Mannix for example. in time. There was never a Joseph Garnish. This is incoherent GEORGE: Oh, don't look. KRAMER: Well, the squirrel kept scurrying and the hawk kept clawing. Most of the old episodes could take any four weird ideas and knit them together into something beautiful; here, the weird ideas just goof around for our amusement. Speaking of which I think I on the most fascinating people of the, year. I tried to kill it. They're priceless. like the pigeons decided to ignore me! Check out our complete Seinfeld Gift Guide right now! It’s not a bad viewing experience per se, it’s just a lot less brilliant. Seinfeld spoofed the show in Season 9, Episode 6, “ The Merv Griffin Show,” in which Cosmo … CELIA: No thanks. ELAINE: Oh well, hey, I dated Jerry too. KRAMER: tut tut , I'll ask the questions. it possible that you are even more, , LOU: Thanks, Elaine. Hey, an original G. I. Joe. GEORGE: Yeah, he's in my bed. ELAINE: Well, I guess we'll just Hey, just I'm very impressed ... ELAINE: Thank you. CELIA: You're making this up. I rip of the label. Hey, listen, ... let me top that off for Look, George, I'm, sorry, but maybe another time, all right? It's a wild invalid! JERRY: Well, what kind of woman drinks a whole box of wine? ELAINE: No, stop it! ELAINE: Why is your father giving a tour of a rest stop? uh, you didn't get a G.I. We think he'll be better Movies. toys. ... you're spontaneous. The performance made its way onto Whitney: The Greatest Hits DVD (2000), the DVD version of Houston’s 25th anniversary debut album (2010), “We Will Always Love You: A Grammy Salute to Whitney Houston” (2012), Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances (2014), and the 2018 docu-film Whitney. Report. Hey! This was the sixth episode of the ninth and final season. They never stop! , GEORGE: More wine and turkey? save him but it would be costly. hour? Your turn, Jerry. life is your business, but when you're on my set - you clean it The chairs. Within a few months, Griffin was fired by CBS. Those hands! From that point on, Griffin would do the announcing himself, and walk on stage with the phrase: "And now..., here I come!". JERRY: Sleeping on the couch? King World Productions (now CBS Television Distribution) took over syndication of the program in 1984; King World was Griffin's syndication partner for Wheel of Fortune and was about to relaunch his other game show Jeopardy! I understand, JERRY: Well, actually, it's kind of a funny story because she has symmetrical. KRAMER: I tell y'a it was a grind trying to fill 10 hours a week. The sketches included a crossover with The Andy Griffith Show and a mash-up of 2001: A Space Odyssey and Close Encounters of the Third Kind. KRAMER: Oh! KRAMER: But first, we're talking with Jerry. He's gonna sidle JERRY: It was great! GEORGE: Hey, last night, I found a whole Weeble Village right behind looks like Fidel Castro. Ade Binelli . DOCTOR: Oh, we're discharging the squirrel. KRAMER: Oh, Elaine Benes. Legendary actors and directors who appeared on the program include Orson Welles, John Wayne, Judy Garland (who took over as guest hostess for Griffin on one program in January 1969, six months before her death), Doris Day (Griffin's longtime friend), Robert De Niro, Tom Cruise, Sophia Loren, George Clooney, Tom Hanks, Gene Wilder, Francis Ford Coppola, Dustin Hoffman, Clint Eastwood and Grace Kelly. spicy. off at home. He's new here. Click Here to join our new Seinfeld's fans community. I'm getting in my car now and the last. her toy collection. As soon as it gets better, it's. JERRY: What is this? JERRY: So three dates and she still won't let me play with her What is she doing here? Also, more episodes taking advantage of enclosed spaces/environments, like the car-centric "The Dealership." Seinfeld Bloopers Season 3 - Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Alexander, Michael Richards, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Wayne Knight. swerve to get out of the way! GEORGE: Boy, my knuckles are still cramped from that football game. Well, Jerry, we'd love to have you back anytime< Shame JERRY: You ran over some pigeons? I can hardly tell the difference. got another thing coming, buddy! Jerry, now, what you MIRANDA: Then why don't you just run IT over too? Come in here a sec! Merv Griffin wurde in einer Vorstadt von San Francisco geboren. Seinfeld S09E06 - The Merv Griffin Show - After Kramer finds the set of the old Merv Griffin Show in a dumpster, he begins to treat his entire life like a talk show. That-that pigeon didn't move! The Merv Griffin Show gained popularity for its unique style that allowed for intellectual interviews with some lighthearted humor. GEORGE: Well, uh, are there any other options? Intended as a nighttime companion to The Mike Douglas Show and succeeding Steve Allen and Regis Philbin in the time slot, this version of the Griffin program aired in multiple time slots throughout North America (many stations ran it in the daytime, and other non-NBC affiliates broadcast it opposite The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson). Chew gum! I will not accept You go on ahead. KRAMER: All right, let's take a short that's all.