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Patrick Warburton recalls kissing Carol Burnett in a skit at age 27 and says it felt like kissing his mom, then shares memories with Betty White, Eartha Kitt and Bea Arthur. The interview also notes his fame as Seinfeld’s David Puddy, his long-running voice role as Joe Swanson on Family Guy, and hints at his parents’ strict Catholic faith and their objections to his work.
Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 sketch in which his character groped Courtney Stodden while she was a minor, and TMZ reports he donated about $15,000 to Unchained At Last to support the anti-child-marriage cause; Alexander’s rep confirmed the donation but wouldn’t comment on the amount. Stodden, who has since become an advocate for banning marriage under 18, welcomed accountability and highlighted ongoing efforts like California AB 1267.
Jason Alexander apologized for a 2012 Funny or Die sketch in which he rubbed a phone on a 17-year-old Courtney Stodden’s chest, calling the act inappropriate. Stodden welcomed the apology and has long advocated against child marriage; the piece notes her marriage to Doug Hutchison at 16 and their subsequent divorce. Alexander’s regret follows Stodden’s public comments and calls to support ending child marriage, including potential action with Unchained At Last and AB 1267.
Jerry Seinfeld says Larry David and Bill Maher haven’t buried their hatchet after Maher dined with Trump at the White House and David’s satirical essay My Dinner with Adolf; Maher pushed back on the Hitler-card critique, while Seinfeld—a longtime friend of both—notes the feud isn’t close to being resolved and their friendship doesn’t particularly affect him.
Reality star Courtney Stodden posted a screengrab alleging that Seinfeld actor Jason Alexander repeatedly rubbed his phone across her breasts during a 2012 Funny or Die sketch, claiming she was 17 at the time; Alexander has denied wrongdoing, while Stodden frames the moment within her broader advocacy against underage marriage (AB1267 in California) and her past experiences with her ex-husband. The Daily Beast says it reached out for comment.
At Cannes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus participates in The Hollywood Reporter’s Awards Chatter for a career-spanning chat—from Northwestern and SNL to Seinfeld, The New Adventures of Old Christine and Veep, with a nod to her MCU work. She discusses producing and voice-acting in the adult-animated film Tangles, which tackles Alzheimer’s in her family and was created with Seth Rogen; the conversation also covers end of Seinfeld, balancing motherhood and work, and the drive to stay relevant in Hollywood.
David Alan Grier told NBC’s Today that he passed on Ace Ventura because of a bad script, while Jim Carrey’s reinvention helped it become a hit; he also auditioned for Seinfeld’s George Costanza and initially thought it wouldn’t work, but the show thrived—his takeaway: “the bag was fumbled.”
Keith Hernandez says he still earns roughly $5,000 annually from Seinfeld residuals for his two-episode guest stint in 'The Boyfriend,' decades after the show aired; he jokes about it being a gift that keeps giving, and notes his ongoing Mets broadcasting role plus a three-year extension with SNY through 2029.
Keith Hernandez reveals on the SI Media Podcast that he still earns about $5,000 per year in Seinfeld residuals from his 1992 guest stint as himself (and a brief 1998 finale cameo), a 'gift that keeps giving' that helps explain his ongoing hesitance about returning to the Mets' SNY booth.
Larry David, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Jerry Seinfeld reunited and shared a joyful Christmas Eve photo on social media, celebrating their longstanding friendship and remembering Rob Reiner, who influenced their careers and passed away earlier this month.
Actor and comedian Pat Finn, known for roles in The Middle, Seinfeld, and Friends, has died at age 60 after a three-year battle with cancer. He was also an improv comedian and appeared in films and TV shows, leaving behind a family including his wife and three children.
Festivus, a holiday popularized by Seinfeld, was created by Daniel O’Keefe as a family tradition rooted in his own unconventional and sometimes traumatic childhood, and was later adapted into the sitcom as a humorous rejection of Christmas commercialization. Over time, it has grown into a secular alternative holiday celebrated privately and online, with origins linked to family, frustration, and a desire for a non-commercialized celebration.
Jerry Seinfeld credits Rob Reiner with being a crucial influence and savior of his sitcom 'Seinfeld,' highlighting Reiner's role in helping the show avoid cancellation and his impact on Seinfeld's career. Reiner, who passed away recently along with his wife, was remembered for his passion and support for the show and Seinfeld's career.
A customized Porsche 911S owned by Jerry Seinfeld, modified by RUF, sold for $657,000 at auction, significantly above typical values for similar models, highlighting the car's celebrity provenance, extensive modifications, and potential investment value.
Jerry Seinfeld highlighted the similarities between 'Free Palestine' protesters and the Ku Klux Klan, emphasizing their shared antisemitism, concealment of identity, and violent tendencies, and drew parallels to historical and contemporary anti-Jewish actions, advocating for awareness and opposition to antisemitism.