Jerry Seinfeld: Larry David, stoicism and filming 'Unfrosted'

Jerry Seinfeld: Larry David, stoicism and filming 'Unfrosted' | Full Interview

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Graham and team travel to New York to spend time with Jerry Seinfeld. The comedy icon recalls the secret of Seinfeld's success and his crucial decision early in the sitcom's history. Seinfeld also opens up about his struggles after the sitcom wrapped up and searching for direction on what to do next. The stand-up star discusses his early days of finding his purpose on stage and an impactful conversation with the legendary comedian Jackie Mason. Seinfeld also shares his family's impact on his life and the significance of exercise and meditation. Finally, Seinfeld reveals the phone calls that led to an all-star cast of his new film, Unfrosted.
0:00 Early Comedic Days
1:05 Judging Other Comedians
3:30 Getting Big Break
4:20 Impactful Conversation With Jackie Mason
6:00 First Show At Catch A Rising Star
8:16 Fear Of Going On The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson
9:12 Growing Up/Relationship With His Parents
14:50 Mind Working Faster Under Pressure
15:50 Perfecting His Bits
23:52 Relationship with George Shapiro
26:30 Starting Seinfeld
29:38 Importance of Timing
31:20 Taking Time Off/COVID Impact
32:40 Impact of Exercise Over The Years
34:23 Significance of Meditation
39:00 Obama in Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
40:30 Mental Health/Mood Dips
43:10 Family/Marriage
48:18 Visiting Israel
50:30 Unfrosted Film
54:30 Turning 70/What’s Next
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@Superdisco199 Ай бұрын

The best thing about unfronsted is all these new Seinfeld interviews. Always equal parts creative process and philosophy. So much to learn from him.

@thebrokerofbrokerstv68 Ай бұрын

Exactly

@reservoirfrog1 Ай бұрын

@@thebrokerofbrokerstv68doesn’t say much about the quality of the film then! 😂

@coolmon0613 Ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. He's talking to every body.🎤

@memento_mori-v2m Ай бұрын

lol there is nothing to learn here

@involuntaryathlete5874 2 ай бұрын

Man, I love how candid and direct Seinfeld talked in this interview. No pretense at all. I'm happy i saw this interview.

@boredstrayingtheinternet2557 Ай бұрын

I sense sarcasm in this comment. I think Seinfeld does not give good interviews, he could as well made it all up.

@actownsend7288 Ай бұрын

And he’s always good natured.

@beckyandrus3977 Ай бұрын

@@boredstrayingtheinternet2557 I don't know. I loved the interview!

@c-p1976 2 ай бұрын

Seinfeld is hands down my favorite sitcom of all time! It never gets old!

@susanheinz5804 Ай бұрын

It still makes me laugh the 3rd or 5th time!😆 I always said there’s a Seinfeld episode for nearly every situation in life! I love learning something new behind the scenes, like Jerry Stiller not being the first Mr. Costanza. And how he decided to play it differently than the more subdued character Larry and Jerry had written. When they heard the audience laughter they went with it. It was brilliant. I recently read the number of Kramer’s funny entrances. It was over 100. He got too many laughs and threw off the timing of the show.

@Batterybus Ай бұрын

But the finale was horrible.

@jmp01a24 Ай бұрын

There's never been such a popular tv-show with a bad actor as Jerry. His stand-up material was never THAT funny and look how he failed at his own project coffee & cars. Seinfeld was Larry's jokes + hired writers to do the good stuff. Larry IS funny and have proved it with curb. Seinfeld has aged into an old tired: "there were good people on our side, send the others to the ☢camps" kinda guy.

@lennonslemons4934 20 күн бұрын

@@Batterybus That's a matter of opinion. I loved it.

@ElizabethSmith-kd4du Ай бұрын

I like the few celebrities that never lose appreciation for their position in life. They don’t take their talent for granted.

@jmp01a24 Ай бұрын

IDK but you seem gullible and just licking all over his body like a housefly. Jerry would take you out as soon as he was aware of you. 🪰

@FreshGrey-pm4vw 2 ай бұрын

so many nights I have relied on old Seinfeld episodes to reset my bad day. his humor is very unique.

@alanvallazza9781 2 ай бұрын

When I want to laugh it's one of the big shows I put on. It's up there with the likes of I love Lucy, Beverly Hillbillies, Sanford and Son, The original Night Court, Everybody Loves Raymond, Jefferson's. when I laugh I put on one of those.

@Latigo 2 ай бұрын

There was a time in my life i was so lost and depressed. Seinfeld got me through those tough times.

@DoggmaticProductions Ай бұрын

Definitely my stress relief too. My hubby puts it on for me if I've had a trying day.

@jmp01a24 Ай бұрын

Dull you mean? Yes, I agree. The show was the other characters. Mr. Stiller, Kramer, George + that angry medium aged woman and the guest stars... But yes, I found it amusing too back in the day. Jerry was already then a bit annoying with his constant bickering about the smallest things.

@artmaltman Ай бұрын

I watched Unfrosted last night. I had read that “either you love it or hate it”. I LOVED it. Fell off my chair laughing a few times, which *never* happens. I think it is brilliant. I especially loved seeing Seinfeld style comedy with no commercials and no laugh track. Melissa McCarthy is gold. So is Hugh Grant as a Shakespearean actor playing the role of Tony Tiger “Grreeaat!” And so many other wonderful recognizable comics and actors. Some of the humor is baby boomer stuff, perhaps, such as the imitation of Walter Cronkite.

@TheCapedWanderer Ай бұрын

I loved it too, also fell outta my chair. It’s all about the jokes with Seinfeld and the jokes were a riot. “Excuse me, I was serious about the 1940s question...” “Can ve jast move onn?”

@susanheinz5804 Ай бұрын

When I heard Hugh Grant would be Tony Tiger I just don’t see him in that role. I have a decades long image of Tony and he sure doesn’t have a British accent! I’m going to watch it this week. Glad to hear it was so funny after reading mixed reviews.

@MS-bs8dd Ай бұрын

Ok, now I’ll prob sign up for Netflix for a month to see it. He’s my generation. Am liking a deeper look into his mind. He was my impetus decades ago to learn TM and I never regretted it eve tho I practice less regularly now. Still, it was a great technique to learn from a certified teacher.

@Tradisrad 2 ай бұрын

Jerry Seinfeld is a national treasure. 🇮🇱 🇺🇸

@bobbykiriakidis9753 Ай бұрын

How can anyone not like him?

@stephaniestanley8041 Ай бұрын

A🕊️ wonderful man

@beckyandrus3977 Ай бұрын

INDEED!!! !! !!

@SticksAandstonesBozo 2 ай бұрын

I don’t think I’ve ever lined up and agreed more with anyone speaking publicly in my entire life.

@neilkirk2003 Ай бұрын

Perfectly said. ✔✔✔ ...or is it: Said perfectly. ✔

@doormatt72 Ай бұрын

The fact that he can say "Exercise is so unfunny. I can't talk about it." with a little smirk on his face... and leave me in stitches just by saying that... really shows what a comedic genius this guy is.

@JonathanLopezUT Ай бұрын

I watched this guy for years growing up, but I never recall an interview with him. Longest I've seen him get interviewed was on a late night show. Thanks Graham!

@Izuzetno 2 ай бұрын

I've been religiously watching Seinfeld since I first saw it in the 90s. I just can't stop!

@bikepacker9850 2 ай бұрын

Me too, I was drawn to it from the first time I saw it in 1990.

@mdougf 2 ай бұрын

YES!!!! Hour long interview with the GOAT?! 🐐

@josephbordonaro 2 ай бұрын

Jerry explains comedy better than anyone else today. Genetics - absolutely.

@Leo-qe3gl Ай бұрын

Agree. He is a great comedian. A great writer. A great story teller. Is there anything he can't do?😮

@beckyandrus3977 Ай бұрын

Yes absolutely!!

@chrisrasku2261 12 күн бұрын

Everyone on Seinfeld was funnier than he was. That is why they are still acting, and he is not. He has to make up his own shows that really are not funny. His driving around was only relevant because of the guests.

@Leo-qe3gl 11 күн бұрын

@@chrisrasku2261 he is a stand up comedian and not an actor. So why should Jerry keep on acting?

@meharmira 2 ай бұрын

GOLD! Transcendental Meditation + Lift Weights + Espresso ❤

@MS-bs8dd Ай бұрын

This is me too. 😅🎉

@MrMusic-nd5to Ай бұрын

Forget about Jerry's enormous talent... I LOVE him as a human being! GREAT interview!!!!!

@blessembreaks 2 ай бұрын

Finally Graham is releasing long format. Been asking for these forever

@cassidybb10 Ай бұрын

Might be the best interview ive seen with Jerry yet. Especially since Unfrosted.

@mattrosetta8355 2 ай бұрын

The genetic component to a persons humor profile is a super good point Jerry makes. Love how he credits his pops to being a true key to his delivery and wit.

@Latigo 2 ай бұрын

Can't believe Graham does not believe that. He thinks comedy is just something you learn. I mean, you can and should learn how to write/produce humor, but if you lack the genetic component, you're going to be a Bania of sorts.

@mikemaldanado6015 Ай бұрын

i ran into jerry in nyc and as a ny're the unwritten rule is to treat them like any other person you see in nyc, ignore them :) but i got to stand next to him and his wife and overheard him speaking to her a few minutes. He is an authentic person - he talked about the things you would expect to hear from him and in true seinfeld style made fun of and drove a stake into the absurd with good old logic. One of the coolest celebs i ever "met".

@misterghee1 Ай бұрын

nice you could keep it in yr pants now there might be a comic in you " Stealing from overhearing the Guy"

@mikemaldanado6015 Ай бұрын

@@misterghee1 lol. well i grew up in nyc see celebs all the time. some i know pretty well. the way to meet them is simple - talk to them just like u would anyone else and they will engage. they feel weird when people gush all over them. rupual used to be the bouncer in a lot of nyc clubs, what a bitch, but she like me. i thnk it's because we are both 6'3". mila kunis - used to hang with her at raves A LOT... i could go on but to me they are just like my other non-famous friends. that said, it was hard not to gush over jerry, he is one of my fav's of all time

@judydubiel Ай бұрын

There is something about Jerry that is so endearing to me…I really like him as a person ….plus he is sooo funny

@martinmcbeth6578 Ай бұрын

Well, of course, because he cannot not be funny.

@iwanttovote6053 Ай бұрын

exceptional interview exchange; best of Jerry Seinfeld. Congrats.

@alexlindsey6446 Ай бұрын

yeah...let's call it like it is...Graham NAILED this interview. He was fanstasic. Jerry was interested. That means you're doing well. Jerry doesn't like crappy work. He only likes EXCELLENCE. Graham met the challange and Jerry pluged into his soul. It was really beautiful.

@meveevem1001 3 күн бұрын

Jerry, when your father passed away and someone told you you would now be successful. He became your angel and was there every step of the way watching over and guiding you ❤

@thebigcheese5114 2 ай бұрын

Those stories about just those two people from his past that pushed him to pursue comedy. I still remember a friend from high school telling me he admired my ability to go after what I want, which is driving me till this day about 8 years later.

@butterfly7624 2 ай бұрын

It's hard to believe that Jerry is 70. I guess that's just me refusing to accept that I'm getting older.

@moviesynopsis001 Ай бұрын

No he looks amazing, he easily could pull of being a 50 year old

@rachelforman-idgar2653 19 күн бұрын

Jerry Seinfeld I have so much respect for you as a human being, as a comedian and as a fellow J. You are so intelligent, insightful and a brilliant comedian. Thanks for enriching life by sharing your tapestry of comedy.

@KenChawkin 2 ай бұрын

Glad you're releasing the full interview. The previously released excerpts are so good! Revealing and Insightful!!

@Milestonemonger 2 ай бұрын

We've watched the series Seinfeld countless times from beginning to end. It never gets old. The episode about the angry Mohel was pure genius. I could watch it every day and would still laugh to the point of tears.

@Grahame1975 2 ай бұрын

I coulda been a kosher butcher like my brother.

@coreygalletly723 2 ай бұрын

Almost worth a billion dollars, I’d say you’re pretty talented Jerry. Love you man

@andrewodonnell8459 2 ай бұрын

Like this comment so Mark Normand sees it! We know you're here Mark!

@user-sm9ur1lw4l 2 ай бұрын

Hi Mark.

@user-sm9ur1lw4l 2 ай бұрын

We might be.... Listening?

@GabeClendenning 2 ай бұрын

Comedy!

@michaelzurzolo7760 2 ай бұрын

Hi Kevin Hart!

@user-sm9ur1lw4l 2 ай бұрын

I'm not normal.

@nancilane5069 Ай бұрын

I started "Unfrosted" yesterday and so far I think it's hysterical! It's great to see these awesome interviews with Jerry. There's no question that he's one of the best comedians ever!

@hmwakamui Ай бұрын

Seinfield is so raw, no filter.....he doesnt try to be nice he's just real.

@rcpmac Ай бұрын

He’s totally vanilla with no actual social relevance whatsoever.

@beckyandrus3977 Ай бұрын

EXACTLY!

@stockinettestitch 25 күн бұрын

I am imagine that being around him would make me have to find my own solidity. It’s good to be around people like that because you have to strengthen yourself to stand up -not to it - but with it.

@Leo-qe3gl Ай бұрын

When Jerry talks about his first times on stage 😳. So exciting.

@alexlindsey6446 Ай бұрын

Graham, over the years (I haven't tuned in to you in a couple at least) you clearly have blossomed into a thoughtful, intellectually stimulating interview. I'm a big Jerry Seinfeld fan and I study body language. I can easily discern when he's interested in an interview or he's not. I can also tell when he has respect and fondness for the interviewer. Doesn't happen often that way for him. BUT, it certanly did with this interview. A+ my friend. EXCELLENT interview. Jerry likes you. Jerry enjoyed talking to you. Within the first few seconds of the interview Jerry CHOSE to connect with you. That had to feel awesome. It sure projected as awesome. Anyway, I could say more but I'm certain you get it. Just great work, Graham. Thank you for doing your job well. People notice that stuff. You're into this and you're engaged and commited to never ending improvement. YOU ARE ALIVE AND KICKIN' Take care. )

@pennyserenade192 2 күн бұрын

Stoicism and meditation were things I picked up from Jerry's interviews from the past and present. One of the great thinkers of our time. He's amazing!

@willemvanriet7160 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Jerry! You have given us SO much over the years!b

@CoreyChambersLA Ай бұрын

I like this interview much better than the sitcoms because I don't often like watching much fiction. This interview contains a substantial amount of reality, yet with a healthy splash of Seinfeld's brilliant comedic thinking. Jerry's self-improvement advice is top notch.

@beverlypatterson2550 2 ай бұрын

❤ I love you Jerry 😊! Your interview was great. From humble beginnings… thank you.

@sherryyeager4973 Ай бұрын

Such an incredible interview! Jerry is such an intelligent, interesting, focused individual. ❤️

@marthamagee2055 Ай бұрын

Great interview. Thank you, Graham Bensinger. Jerry doesn't sit down with just anyone; he has to like you. And if Jerry likes you, that means you must be a good person which of course you are.Thank you both for this intelligent, benevolent, calm and interesting conversation.🙏🙏

@stephaniestanley8041 Ай бұрын

Jerry is a good man. A success far beyond his wealth. ❤ A moving interview.

@veritas6335 24 күн бұрын

Benign neglect was a parenting philosophy in the 1950s - I grew up then as well and have heard my parents, whom I adored, use the same expression. As kids we all had a fabulous childhood of exploring and adventure and putting on plays and Christmas caroling and riding bikes and playing kickball and hide and go seek on the front lawn. I only saw my parents at breakfast and the family dinner every night. Then homework and walking to school again the next day. Summers were a magical time of tree houses and swimming races and building rafts to sail on the creek.. It was suburban, not urban, and classic Americana. It was Camelot.

@kerenoey Ай бұрын

Always fantastic to hear Jerry share. Thanks for conducting a great interview!

@ceelavee 2 ай бұрын

Jerry would be an excellent life coach.

@MsSyrop Ай бұрын

Love seeing this personal side of Jerry Seinfeld!!!

@yukondeighton8075 Ай бұрын

I truly loved this interview. I will watch again. I am not a comedian nor am I particularly into comedy, but Seinfeld is a master of his craft, and the concepts he expresses here apply universally.

@booksandbasketball96 2 ай бұрын

great interview. Thanks graham

@user-zv9fi9qg1i Ай бұрын

I love you both and the interview was fantastic. I would like to add that while Seinfeld was on TV during the best period for American Jews, I think Jerry had something to do with that. He made everyone in the US (and the world) get to know Jewish people and Jewish language. He made it OK to be a Jew. Thank you both for continuing to be loud and proud.

@kevinreddington4251 2 ай бұрын

His view of aging is my favorite view I have ever heard

@fhowland Ай бұрын

I love how insulting Jerry was at various points in this interview 😂

@whateye8 Ай бұрын

Thank you! Fantastic interview. I love Jerry Seinfeld. And Larry David. Genius. Real.

@westvalley411 21 күн бұрын

Still creating, still funny, always smart and cool!

@larrainebrownlow4937 Ай бұрын

Great a full hours interview not looking for cheap laughs thats why he's still at the top. Thanks from England.

@lebadass 2 ай бұрын

The clips of this were so good

@mathtrixmusiclix4248 Ай бұрын

This was propersteriously insightful. Worth MULTIPLE viewings. Thank you 🇨🇦

@atomicskistuntman6754 Ай бұрын

I was an NCAA Pole Vaulter and Decathlete…I haven’t been to a gym in 20 years…could start tomorrow & would be so damn sore! But no problem returning to it.

@zenveg Ай бұрын

Masterclass in comedy. I wish many comedians I've seen at the Improv would give this a listen. Write and don't acknowledge the bombing, it's your fault, not ours.

@bg-ij9uc Ай бұрын

7:10 Jerry paints a clear picture of the fright a comedian feels walking onto a silent stage. It's something we all have thought of and suspected but watching and listening to Jerry express it, does wonders to drive the point home. I'd have a heart attack if it were me, for sure. Kudos to all comedians who got up on stage and did it, first of all, and then went back again and again. There ought to be an award for the very act of doing your act. But it's like Jerry has been saying on this latest circuit promoting his movie Unfrosted, where he has learned the philosophy of working on the craft as what counts, and not whether or not people validate you. Still though, that doesn't diminish the reality of the fear newbie comedians must experience going up under the spotlight. After all, no one wants to be hated, disgraced, or humiliated either. Bravo on an exquisite career, and hats off to all in your footsteps. It's a damn hard job.

@michaelengland8299 16 күн бұрын

Thank you for your time enjoy very much

@frankwatts3374 Күн бұрын

SEINFELD absolutely the best sitcom ever! I'll watch season one in the same order it ran from season 1thru to season 9. and like a fine bottle of wine it gets better with age. what's hard to believe is the shows been off for 26 years but it still seems like it was just a few years ago that it was on. and like Jerry said he turned 70. Im so glad we've had Seinfeld to watch all these years where it never gets old!

@gulliver7419 Ай бұрын

Doesn't even make sense, what other people say about you is meaningless but he is looking forward to their criticisms of his new move.

@meveevem1001 2 ай бұрын

Terrific interview 🎉🎉

@StephenPace1 Ай бұрын

Great interview!

@user-so9qk1nf4t 15 күн бұрын

Beautiful photo at 10:27. His parents had the same glow that my step- dad had. You cannot describe it; you just had to know them. Jerry was blessed.

@melissagoodrich5320 Ай бұрын

Learning so much from Jerry! Thank you.

@thomasbomortino839 Ай бұрын

Before this morning I was not aware of Graham Bensinger. I am now a subscriber. What a great interview with Seinfeld. I cant wait to see more of Bensinger.

@meveevem1001 2 ай бұрын

Jerry! This is your nature and pretty much you have been describing the nature of a Taurus. You are describing exactly how I feel ~ it is so fabulous to know I’m not alone!

@neomacchio4692 24 күн бұрын

Jerry is so honest and sincere. And brilliant. Thanks for all the laughs Jerry!!!

@SELECT289 2 ай бұрын

Thank you.

@manp1039 Ай бұрын

That part about his parents being orphans was really fascinating! It makes you wonder about their upbringing and how it might have shaped Jerry's sense of humor. It would be incredible to see him team up with someone like Henry Louis Gates Jr. on "Finding Your Roots" to explore his family history further. There could be some amazing stories hidden there!

@fredirecko Ай бұрын

everyone always talks about "meditation" but nobody ever explains what it is 😂

@JFairhart Ай бұрын

I can relate to Jerry in many ways. I have practiced meditation since 1988, so I get what he’s talking about. His ability to capture the essence of things is displayed here concerning the benefits of meditation, but there is of course so much more to be discovered by consistently practicing meditation. But his emphasis on energy is the salient point in this venue. There is a lot more to unpack from this interview, but this is not the time or place to do so. All I’ll say is the interaction with creativity is an uplifting endeavor and to share it with others is as rewarding a life as there can be. Still enjoy hearing George yelling: JERRY!!!

@infomercialguy 16 күн бұрын

im a big seinfeld show fan. seasons 3 thru 7 only/mainly. i do appreciate how Jerry is so honest and introspective of his work and life. it's enlightening. i'm not sure why the guy doing the interview rubs me the wrong way. seems like it's hard for him to be in the moment or authentic. in fairness, it's hard to be when interviewing someone .

@Leo-qe3gl Ай бұрын

I love that Hugh Grant and Jerry are kinda friends.

@drummer78 Ай бұрын

Jerry on being in Israel, being under a missile attacks and finally getting the answer to his lifelong question” What is war like?”…interviewer, “Unfrosted”.

@cthoey Ай бұрын

One of the better interviews I've seen

@carlososcarcomedy 2 ай бұрын

Nice interview. The take away Jerry will never retire, he will always be challenging himself by working towards something funny.

@SafeSpaceCafe-sy2wd 15 күн бұрын

I am even more excited to buy the "Pop Tart" Movie, for this man is just pure leadership in a human package...

@bharden469 Ай бұрын

Great interview! Love him even more! Meditation, lift weights, espresso - YES!

@SpeakerGregoryDwyer 2 ай бұрын

Love his wisdom.

@cjc363636 9 сағат бұрын

His '90s look is so burned into my brain, seeing Jerry Seinfeld now is a bit of mental whiplash. He looks great, but obviously older.

@Latigo 2 ай бұрын

I loved this interview. Graham obviously did his research.

@UnitedStatesGovt 2 ай бұрын

That's gold Jerry, gold!

@vincelucas5722 2 ай бұрын

Such a great interview. Jerry is such an amazing guy and talent!

@patlafever2049 Ай бұрын

You still make me laugh, Jerry! I’ve seen you in concert and I’m almost on the floor laughing! But you make me laugh doing these interviews also. The more I see, the more I want to see. You’re SO FUNNY!!

@michaelkessler856 Ай бұрын

Israel and the Jewish people will never forget your support when so many are too cowardly to stand with us in our time of need. We love you, Jerry!

@TickleMeChelmno 29 күн бұрын

I don’t stand with you. I’m not jooish. Does that make me a coward?

@mrabrasive51 Ай бұрын

I cant believe Jerry doesnt have coasters on the water glasses!

@producer2123 14 күн бұрын

Great interview. I also loved Unfrosted.

@antoniabaur5135 Ай бұрын

He's my new Guru/Life coach. And I love that Jerry would hate that.

@collieee2957 Ай бұрын

Such a great interview

@ehlava Ай бұрын

Great interview! A pinch of two worlds colliding gave it substance.

@garyvanhagen3001 Ай бұрын

Saw you live at Atlantis Bahamas around 8 years ago. I just want to say I appreciated being able to be there . Enjoyed the show tremendously. Thanks

@user-nq9gz4xf7f 2 ай бұрын

Thats gold Jerry, gold! We are all perishable like Marcus Aurelius states, but Seinfeld series was gold imperishable. Like the Honeymooners in its time. I loved the finale too.