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Why Larry David Wanted Seinfeld's George Costanza To Work For The Yankees
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Smith)
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Larry David reveals the surprising reason he wanted Seinfeld's George Costanza to land a job with the iconic New York Yankees
beat sheet
- David wanted Costanza to work for the Yankees because he felt the character's neurotic nature and constant screw-ups would be a perfect fit for the sports franchise's front office
- Costanza's new job with the Yankees would have added a fresh layer of comedy to Seinfeld, with the character's hapless antics playing out in the high-pressure world of professional sports management
call sheet
Larry David, Jason Alexander, New York Yankees, Seinfeld