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The Seinfeld Episode That Made Michael Richards Think He Was Getting Fired
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan)
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Seinfeld star Michael Richards feared the axe after Kramer was unexpectedly written out of a pivotal episode, sparking concerns about his future on the iconic sitcom.
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- Richards was deeply unsettled when he learned his character, Kramer, would be absent from a key episode, fearing it was a sign he was about to be fired from the show.
- The actor's anxiety only grew when he discovered the episode in question focused on the other three main Seinfeld characters, leaving Kramer on the sidelines - a rare occurrence for the eccentric neighbor.
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Michael Richards, Seinfeld, Seinfeld