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The Classic Seinfeld Episode That Injured Michael Richards
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
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Seinfeld's Michael Richards endured pain and injury filming an iconic episode, as the sitcom's physically demanding stunts took a toll on the beloved actor.
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- Richards split his lip during a heated exchange with Kramer, a scene that had to be reshot multiple times to get just the right comedic timing.
- The actor also suffered persistent headaches and frustration from executing the physical comedy required for the classic 'Seinfeld' episode, proving the lengths stars will go to deliver memorable performances.
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Michael Richards, Seinfeld