Jerry Seinfeld on his place in American sitcom history

About the Episode

On August 13, 2008, comedian Jerry Seinfeld discussed his collaboration with Larry David, the evolution of the American sitcom and the lure of stand-up comedy. Interview conducted by director Michael Kantor for the six-hour PBS comedy series, “Make ‘Em Laugh: The Funny Business of America” (2009).

Aired: 04/22/24 | Expires: | Runtime: 16m 01s

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