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Jerry Seinfeld is famous for his sharp wit and observational humor, but sometimes even the best of comedians cross the line and end up offending some with their otherwise harmless jokes. And Seinfeld very well knows this experience, having infamously ended up eating his own tall claims once.
Back in 2019, the comedian claimed that some other talk shows had been copying his talk show, but as fate would have it, his accusations didn’t hold for too long and he had to apologize.
When Jerry Seinfeld Claimed Other Shows Were Copying His Show Idea
Jerry Seinfeld, for the better part of his career, has shocked and amazed viewers with his impeccable talent and comedy career. An actor, writer, producer, and stand-up comedian, Seinfeld is probablyknown best for the sitcom,Seinfeld.
However, the legendary comedian has since gone on to enjoy vast acclaim and fame, thanks to many of his well-received TV shows and movies. Back in 2012, the actor started off with an American television talk show calledComedians in Cars Getting Coffee, which moved to Netflix in 2018.
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During a promotional stint for the show, the comedian-actor made a 2-minute long video, with a one-minute-long monologue claiming others have been copying his idea.
And we are proud that others have taken notice of our style and have been inspired by it. The only comment we would like to make is: If you’re going to knock us off, get it right!
Stated Seinfeld in the said promotional video via atweet, all the while claiming hisComedians in Cars Getting Coffeewas theoriginal coffee-drinking car-driving comedian-talking talk show. Yet, his claims did not hold true for long since he soon found himself apologizing.
Jerry Seinfeld Was Forced to Apologize For Claiming His Show Was ‘Unique’
While Jerry Seinfeld’s claims were part of a promotional campaign for the new season of his show,Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, things took an interesting twist that he could have easily avoided with some easy research.
After Seinfeld made his claims, British actor Robert Llewellyntweetedthat his show,Carpool, actually predates Seinfelf’s show. Having hosted several episodes of his hit show, Llewellyn stated how his talk show starteda full 3 years before Jerry and his pals copied it.
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Now embarrassed and left red in the face, Seinfeld quickly apologized andtweetedhe had not heard ofCarpoolpredating his show. In response, Robert Llewellynrepliedwith a ‘That’s very kind of you sir’and shared one of his show’s episodes. Having caught himself in a comedic conundrum of his own making, the incident continues to be remembered even today, garnering quite a bit of laughs for Jerry Seinfeld’s ironic mistake.
Comedians in Cars Getting Coffeeis available to be streamed on Netflix, whileCarpoolcan be streamed on YouTube.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
