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"Seinfeld" is arguably the greatest sitcom to ever air on network television, so it would follow that its core-four ensemble ranks as one of the most brilliant casts in the history of the form. Over its nine seasons, the "show about nothing" made us howl over such mundane experiences as waiting for a table at a Chinese restaurant, trying to find your car in a parking garage, and ordering soup.

It's impossible to conceive of a better version of "Seinfeld," but fans of the series have likely wondered every now and then what might've happened had show co-creator Larry David opted to play George Costanza, the character based on his real-life friendship with the show's titular star. Though David was a relative unknown to television viewers at the time, he'd performed on "Fridays" and "Saturday Night Live," and was a seasoned stand-up comedian. Seinfeld had only acted in a handful...

Larry David is rightfully considered one of the biggest names in the comedy business. The creator of two iconic shows in the form of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, the 77-year-old genius has faced his fair share of obstacles, bringing his hilarious visions to life.

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However, from the BTS of Seinfeld, one of the most memorable involved cutting New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner from the show. Despite securing a cameo appearance from the billionaire businessman in the Season 7 finale, David ultimately removed the scene, claiming Steinbrenner’s performance was so awkward that it ruined the episode.

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For the Season 7 finale, the Seinfeld team invited George Steinbrenner to play himself in a cameo. The scene featured Steinbrenner interrupting Elaine Benes (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Costanza at a restaurant, ranting...

Hal Steinbrenner, the owner of the New York Yankees, announced on social media that players will now be allowed to have beards. In 1976, Hal’s father, George Steinbrenner, implemented a policy that mandated that players could have mustaches but no other facial hair.

Several former Yankees players, as well as active players, have spoken out against this policy. While no player has ever refused to shave and challenged the policy, several have played with 5 o’clock shadows.

On Feb. 21, Steinbrenner posted a screenshot of a statement on X in which he said players are allowed to have beards.

“In recent weeks, I have spoken to a large number of former and current Yankees – spanning several eras – to elicit their perspectives on our longstanding facial hair and grooming policy, and I appreciate their earnest and varied feedback,” he wrote on the platform. “These most recent conversations are an extension of ongoing...

The New York Yankees will no longer play Frank Sinatra’s version of “(Theme From) New York, New York” after home losses, ending a tradition that dates back over four decades and started with the approval of Sinatra himself.

The team confirmed the change as the Yankees began spring training in Florida over the weekend. Following a loss to the Detroit Tigers yesterday at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, the familiar sounds of “New York, New York” were replaced by a different Sinatra song, “That’s Life.”

Since 1980, Sinatra’s...

Created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, Seinfeld follows the story of four Manhattan friends through their mundane yet absurd misadventures in the 1990s. Quickly earning a reputation as one of the greatest sitcoms of all time, the series introduced several cultural touchstones through its relatable stories and quotable lines. While the main cast gives fans the best laugh, it's the show's supporting characters who provide some of its best moments.

Seinfeld's supporting characters typically represent exaggerated but familiar types of people, allowing audiences to relate to the characters' experiences. Ranging from bad neighbors and eccentric employers to one-off adversaries, these characters were often the focus of the show's most entertaining episodes. While some made audiences fall in love with them through brief encounters, others were recurring figures who viewers hoped would show up.

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The phrase “better seen and not heard” may apply to obnoxious children, but the opposite is true for classic sitcom characters who are somehow heard but never seen. It’s a surprisingly durable trope, showing up in some of the biggest sitcoms of all time. Here are five unforgettable characters who made multiple sitcom appearances while never actually, well, appearing…

1 George Steinbrenner in ‘Seinfeld’

Like some other characters on this list, we catch glimpses of George Costanza’s boss, but only the back of a head or the suggestion of a shoulder. Larry David voiced the blowhard baseball owner in 12 episodes over five seasons, making Steinbrenner one of Seinfeld’s most repeated characters. The real George Steinbrenner was flattered despite David’s bluster and filmed a cameo that would have aired in the Season Seven finale. But when he found out he’d be in the same episode in which...

Martin Short had a one-season run on Saturday Night Live 40 years ago — alongside several other big names — but he was so nervous making the NBC sketch comedy show that he tried to quit after the first few weeks, as he revealed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. “I had a one-year contract. Because it was a very weird year,” he told host Jimmy Fallon during the Tonight Show’s December 19 episode. “You know, Eddie Murphy had left and Joe Piscopo had left, and they thought the show was going to be canceled. So, Dick Ebersol, who was running it then, not Lorne [Michaels], called it the George Steinbrenner year.” Short joined stars like Billy Crystal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Christopher Guest, and Harry Shearer in SNL Season 10. “[Ebersol] hired these guys that had been on television. I had done Sctv. Billy was already a big star. And Chris Guest and Harry had done Spinal Tap that summer.

Although Martin Short made a splash during his brief run on Saturday Night Live, he constantly had one foot out the door.

The 3x Golden Globe nominee, who returns to host SNL this weekend with musical guest Hozier, recently admitted that he “was terrified every show” during his tenure as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show.

“This is really bizarre. I was a cast member 40 years ago,” Short noted on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, explaining that he “had a one-year contract because it was a very weird year” following Eddie Murphy and Joe Piscopo’s exits.

“And they thought the show was going to be canceled,” he continued. “So, Dick Ebersol, who was running it then, not Lorne, called it ‘the George Steinbrenner year.'”

Short added, “I was terrified every show. I treated it like a special. In fact, during the fourth show, on...

On Friday December 13 2024, ESPN broadcasts 30 for 30!

The New York Sack Exchange Season 4 Episode 22 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “30 for 30,” titled “The New York Sack Exchange,” promises to dive deep into a fascinating chapter of sports history. This episode will explore the legendary defensive line of the New York Jets during the late 1970s and early 1980s. Known for their fierce play and unique personalities, this group changed the way football was played and viewed.

Viewers can expect to see interviews with former players, coaches, and sports analysts who will share their insights and memories of this iconic team. The episode will highlight the tactics and strategies that made the Sack Exchange famous, showcasing their dominant performances on the field. It will also touch on the rivalries and challenges they faced, both within the league and as a unit.

In addition to the on-field action, “The New York Sack Exchange...

Larry David, one of the masterminds behind Seinfeld — and one of the best comedians on modern television — is not usually seen outside reruns of NBC's iconic comedy behemoth or his own show, Curb Your Enthusiasm. However, he recently decided to play one of his best characters from the show about nothing that ran from 1989 to 1998 one last time.

Although "play" might be an overstatement, as David only provides voice work for the character in this new ad for the trading card and collectible company, Topps. David used to provide the voice for George Steinbrenner, the New York Yankees owner, while George Constanza (Jason Alexander) worked for the baseball team. In the new video published by Topps on their YouTube channel, baseball player John Elway recalls how he was drafted by the Yankees in 1981. Then, the video jumps to a team pitching Tony Gwynn to Seinfeld’s iteration of Steinbrenner.

Seinfeld may have focused on the mayhem surrounding its core cast of Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld), George (Jason Alexander), Kramer (Michael Richards), and Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), but even casual fans of the series know that Larry David was the maestro behind the scenes, co-creating the series with Jerry Seinfeld himself. David was the showrunner and the writer of 62 episodes over the first seven seasons. George Costanza is even based on him, and Kramer is a version of Larry David's one-time real-life neighbor, Kenny Kramer. Larry David also appeared on-screen a few times, as the voice of Newman in an early episode, as Frank Costanza's (Jerry Stiller) strange, cape-wearing lawyer in another, and most notably, as the voice of George Steinbrenner in a long arc when George worked for the New York Yankees.

Seinfeld co-creator Larry David reprises his most iconic role from the hit sitcom in a new video. Throughout the show's 1989-1998 run on NBC, David made several cameos as different characters, a fitting way to honor him as the co-creator and showrunner of the series. However, his most well-known character was former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who was George Costanza's boss for several seasons.

In a new video from Topps, former Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway reminisces about being drafted by the Yankees in 1981. Elway credits Steinbrenner for his draft. The video then shows the Seinfeld version of Steinbrenner in his office, which looks just like the one he had in the sitcom, along with his other employees. The camera also only shows the back of Steinbrenner, just like it did in the series. Even though the employees are trying to convince him to choose Tony Gwynn for the draft,...

Larry David is reprising his best known acting role on Seinfeld, once again portraying the late former owner of the New York Yankees, George Steinbrenner.

David is playing Steinbrenner in a new commercial for Michael Rubin’s Fanatics, which is releasing a new baseball card set, Topps’ Bowman Draft 2024. The set includes a card that never was: a 1981 Bowman card featuring NFL Hall of Fame quarterback John Elway, who was drafted by the Yankees that year. He ended up choosing football over baseball (probably for the best, for him at least).

The spot, called “It’s Gotta Be Elway!”, sees David demanding that his executives draft Elway over baseball legend Tony Gwynn: “The basketball player?! I don’t think so … It’s gotta be Elway! I want him out in right field with that cannon of an arm!” David says as Steinbrenner.

It is also laden with references to Seinfeld,...

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George Costanza is a mystery. How can one man be so selfish, neurotic, petty, and just all-around pathetic? He doesn't really have any positive qualities. He's a bad friend, a worse boyfriend, and a deplorable employee. The biggest mystery surrounding George may be that anyone is his friend in the first place.

For our eternal amusement, we're glad people were foolish enough to allow George into their lives for nine glorious seasons. If you're making a Greatest Sitcom Characters list, he's almost certainly going to rank the highest out of anyone from the "Seinfeld" ensemble. Only one man would plow through a living room full of children and one elderly woman with a walker upon whiffing a kitchen fire. Yes, he's the only man on the planet who'd cause a multi-family crisis by attempting to reel a marble rye, via fishing rod,...

The year was 1996, and NBC's "Seinfeld" was firing on all cylinders. The "show about nothing" had won an Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series, Kramer actor Michael Richards had won two Supporting Actor in a Comedy Emmys, Julia Louis-Dreyfus was fresh off her win for Supporting Actress, and co-creator Larry David had already won his Emmy for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Writing for a Comedy Series for season 4's "The Contest," where he was willing to put his job on the line to make sure the episode got made.

But it was at this point, after the seventh season had aired, when Larry David walked away from his creation. Well, that's not entirely true -- he stuck around as an actor to continue to do the occasional cameo as Yankees head honcho George Steinbrenner -- but it is true that David stopped writing and showrunning "Seinfeld" right around the time it reached its creative peak.

The New York Yankees organization owes George Costanza an apology — and it’s also not too late for Derek Jeter to finally take some private lessons for his swing.

In all 121 years of the Yankees’ history, there has been no more controversial a near-executive than Seinfeld’s George. As the assistant to the traveling secretary, George held a position that few baseball fans ever consider as consequential for the team’s on-field success, but his influence on the ball club under the eccentric and erratic owner George Steinbrenner’s tenure is still paying dividends all these decades later as the team prepares to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series.

While most of the credit for the Yankees’ ongoing success this season will go to the players — and, perhaps, to whichever short, stocky bald man elected himself to be their hitting coach — baseball is a game that...

Ruth. Gehrig. Mantle. Dimaggio. Costanza?

Against all odds, George Louis Costanza has become one of the most famous members of the New York Yankees organization. The real-life Yankees even gave away George bobbleheads at a game earlier this year. And a wax sculpture of George currently sits in Cooperstown — well, a museum in Cooperstown. The Heroes of Baseball Wax Museum features a replica of George being aggressively talked at by a George Steinbrenner dummy.

Naturally, George also has his own baseball card. One Seinfeld fan was able to score a Costanza rookie card for a measly $10, and recently posted pictures of their find on the “Genius Seinfeld Quotes” Facebook page.

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So how much is it worth? While Babe Ruth’s rookie card sold for $7.2 million, unfortunately George’s rookie card value isn’t quite that high.

For starters, it’s not an official baseball card. While the professional baseball...

The Apprentice explores Roy Cohn's mentorship of a young Donald Trump, leading audiences to wonder about the real-life figure behind the movie. Directed by Ali Abbasi, the 2024 film follows Trump in the 1970s and '80s as a young businessman with high hopes for his future. He begins the film sitting at a high-end social club, admiring the great and wealthy men around him, and it isn't until meeting Roy Cohn that he acquires the tools perceived as being necessary to become like them. Cohn and Trump are played by Jeremy Strong and Sebastian Stan in The Apprentice's cast.

Abbasi's movie introduces Roy Cohn as a cold, calculating, practically devil-like figure who teaches Trump how to mingle with the wealthy and survive in a cutthroat business world. By the point audiences are introduced to Cohn, he's already an established figure socializing with the likes of Tony Salerno,...

On Tuesday September 17 2024, ESPN broadcasts 30 for 30!

Stolen Gold Season 4 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “30 for 30,” titled “Stolen Gold,” promises to delve into a captivating moment in sports history. This episode is part of the documentary series that highlights significant events and stories in the world of sports. With a reputation for storytelling, “30 for 30” aims to bring to life the drama and intrigue surrounding this particular event.

“Stolen Gold” will explore a fascinating incident involving stolen Olympic medals. It will examine how the theft occurred and the impact it had on the athletes involved. The episode will include interviews with key figures, as well as archival footage that helps paint a vivid picture of the situation. Viewers can expect to learn about the challenges faced by the athletes and the wider implications of the theft on the sporting community.

As with other episodes in the series,...

The 1990 New York Yankees certainly lived up to their “Bronx Zoo” moniker that season. Between the dysfunction in the front office, turmoil on the roster, and scandals penetrating the clubhouse, it was mayhem nearly every day at Yankee Stadium. Yet amongst the unmitigated chaos, the storied franchise was fighting to avoid the embarrassment of a last-place finish.

Of course, owner George Steinbrenner was always front and center of the drama. His bitter, decade-long feud with star outfielder Dave Winfield had reached a boiling point. Meanwhile, a power struggle was unfolding as Steinbrenner grew more erratic in his decision-making. Issues came to a head when it was revealed the owner had enlisted a shady character to dig up dirt on his enemies. This conspiracy would result in Steinbrenner’s suspension from baseball for two years.

On the field, the ’90 Yankees proved utterly hapless. They lost more games that season than in...

On Saturday August 3 2024, ESPN broadcasts 30 for 30!

Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot Season 4 Episode 19 Episode Summary

In this episode of “30 for 30,” titled “Dude Perfect: A Very Long Shot,” the story unfolds around a group of friends from College Station, Texas. Their journey from simple backyard games to becoming a global sports-comedy sensation is both entertaining and inspiring. The episode dives deep into how these friends turned their fun and creative antics into a phenomenon that captured the attention of millions.

Viewers will get a glimpse into the early days of Dude Perfect, exploring how their friendship and shared love for sports led to unique challenges and stunts. The episode highlights the challenges they faced along the way, including the hard work and dedication needed to turn a hobby into a successful career. With interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, the narrative showcases their growth and the impact they have made in the world of sports and entertainment.

On Monday July 29 2024, ESPN broadcasts 30 for 30!

American Son Season 4 Episode 20 Episode Summary

In this episode of “30 for 30,” titled “American Son,” the documentary series takes a closer look at a significant moment in sports history. The episode dives into the life and career of a notable athlete who has made a lasting impact on the world of sports. It highlights the challenges and triumphs faced along the way, offering viewers a deeper understanding of what it means to be a sports icon.

“American Son” explores themes of identity, perseverance, and the influence of sports on society. Through interviews, archival footage, and personal stories, the episode paints a vivid picture of the athlete’s journey. It sheds light on the struggles they encountered and the victories they achieved, showcasing how their experiences resonate beyond the playing field.

As the episode unfolds, it not only celebrates the athlete’s accomplishments but...

It’s the new Summer of George, and, as was the case during the last one, the New York Yankees aren’t giving George a cent.

To be fair to George Steinbrenner and the rest of the Yankees staff in the mid-1990s, very little of what George Costanza accomplished during his time working for the team on Seinfeld really deserved compensation or consideration. Most of George’s plans for The Pinstripes backfired spectacularly — as was the case with the dreaded cotton uniforms — and, as the Assistant to the Traveling Secretary, he seemed to actually assist his boss, Mr. Wilhelm, much less often than he created new problems for the Traveling Secretary and the rest of the storied franchise.

However, unlike his most famous character, Jason Alexander put in some seriously stellar work during his time on Seinfeld and is accustomed to securing handsome compensation for the effort. So, when...

On Monday July 1 2024, ESPN broadcasts 30 for 30!

No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan Season 4 Episode 21 Episode Summary

In this episode of “30 for 30” titled “No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan,” viewers will delve into the world of competitive gaming and the rise of one of the most influential esports organizations, FaZe Clan. The documentary series, known for highlighting significant sports events, takes a closer look at the journey of FaZe Clan from its humble beginnings to becoming a powerhouse in the gaming industry.

The episode will explore the origins of FaZe Clan, the challenges they faced, and the impact they have had on the world of esports. Viewers will get an inside look at the players, the culture, and the community that have made FaZe Clan a household name in the gaming world. From intense competitions to behind-the-scenes moments, “No Scope: The Story of FaZe Clan” promises to be a...

Because time is a flat circle, and residual checks only go so far, several cast members of Modern Family recently got back together for a commercial hawking WhatsApp, seemingly set in an alternate universe in which Ed O’Neill and Sofia Vergara don’t exist.

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While this commercial may be bad (and it definitely is) it’s far from the first time that sitcom stars have regrouped for painfully awkward ads, such as how…

4 The Stars of ‘Full House’ Appeared in a Nightmarish Yogurt Ad

The idea of Full House’s Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and John Stamos re-teaming for a Greek yogurt commercial sounds cute on paper, but in execution it got weird as hell. I mean, the punchline of this spot finds Stamos being nonconsensually humped by a grocery store clerk. And before that, Stamos rips his face off. Sure, it’s because he’s really Saget in a Mission: Impossible-esque mask,...

On Tuesday June 11 2024, ESPN broadcasts 30 for 30!

False Positive Season 4 Episode 18 Episode Summary

In this episode of “30 for 30” titled “False Positive,” airing on ESPN, the acclaimed documentary series turns its lens to a notable sports happening that captivated audiences and sparked controversy. As with all “30 for 30” episodes, viewers can expect a deep dive into the intricacies of the story, accompanied by insightful interviews, archival footage, and expert analysis.

“False Positive” explores a specific event or phenomenon within the world of sports, shedding light on its impact and significance. Whether it’s a scandal, a triumph, or a moment of historical importance, each episode of “30 for 30” offers a compelling narrative that goes beyond the surface level of sports coverage. Through meticulous research and storytelling, the series uncovers the human drama behind the games we love.

Tune in to ESPN for “False Positive,” an episode of “30 for 30...

Kevin Costner had to convince Yankees owner George Steinbrenner to use Yankee Stadium for his baseball movie For Love of the Game. Filming at Yankee Stadium was crucial, so Costner lied to Steinbrenner and said the Yankees actually won the World Series in the movie, it just wasn't shown. Despite mixed reviews, the effort to make the film feel real thanks to using Yankee Stadium makes the film stand out.

Kevin Costner has opened up about how he convinced George Steinbrenner, former owner of the New York Yankees, to film at Yankee Stadium for his 1999 movie For Love of the Game. While known for his Western roles, such as in his upcoming Horizon: An American Saga, Costner's also starred in sports movies like this one. Directed by Sam Raimi, the film follows forty-year-old Billy Chapel (Costner) as he pitches a perfect game for the Detroit Tigers against the Yankees.

Speaking with GQ,...

Of all the various actors who've made their mark on the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sebastian Stan might be the one who's chosen the most interesting career path upon stepping outside of the superhero limelight. Stan hasn't exactly shied away from some of the more challenging and, occasionally, downright controversial roles out there, arguably beginning this little streak of sorts with director Craig Gillespie's "I, Tonya" in 2017. He followed this up with a supporting turn in Karyn Kusama's brutal "Destroyer," the bizarre horror/comedy "Fresh" (let's just say that movie packs a bite), and, of course, his Emmy-nominated performance as Tommy Lee in "Pam & Tommy," the Pamela Anderson-centric Hulu miniseries that stirred up no headlines whatsoever.

Not content to rest on his laurels, Stan promptly went and attached himself to a role that likely gave his agent no shortage of heart palpitations: a movie about Donald Trump's rise to infamy.

Don’t be confused about the title The Apprentice. This is not a movie version of the NBC reality TV series in any way, but instead a smart, sharp and surprising origin story of the man who hosted it. In this case the actual “apprentice” is Donald Trump, infamous real estate developer, former President of the United States and current presumed GOP nominee for 2024.

But the political Trump is not in Iranian-Danish director Ali Abbasi’s compelling film, which instead zeroes in on a specific period of Trump’s life in the early ’70s when he was in his 20s and struggling to make a name for himself in the world of real estate in New York City. But it isn’t just about him — it is equally focused on his unique relationship with his lawyer, the notorious Roy Cohn, often referred to as vicious, cruel, ruthless and sadistic, a...

When you think of the New York Yankees, words like scandal, chaos, and crime don’t usually come to mind. But that’s what you’ll get in Peacock’s new docuseries, “Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball,” recapping the infamous 1990 New York Yankees season as they hit a crossroads in their history. On the field, things were as bad as possible, with the 1990 baseball season becoming one of the worst ever recorded for the Yanks. And that chaos was only matched by the drama unfolding off the field… drama that includes bribery, mystery, and scandal. Don’t miss the incredible true story when it drops on Peacock on Thursday, May 16. You can watch with a subscription to Peacock.

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It’s the New York Yankees story they didn’t want you to know about. Before the team’s dynasty was rebuilt they first had to endure the debacle that was the scandal-packed 1990 season. This turbulent chapter in the franchise’s history is examined in new Peacock docuseries Bronx Zoo ‘90: Crime, Chaos and Baseball. Most of what was making headlines happened off the field. Long-time skipper Billy Martin had died in a car crash, leading to a rotating door within management. George Steinbrenner was banned from baseball after enlisting the help of a gambler named Howard Spira to dig up dirt on one of his star players, Dave Winfield. Outfielder Mel Hall was arrested for bringing real-life cougars to the clubhouse. Around the same time, Hall entered into a relationship with a teenager and would ultimately face three counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child. He was sentenced to 45 years in prison.

"This is insane! It really was the Bronx Zoo!" Another look back documentary heading to streaming soon. Peacock has revealed an official trailer for a documentary series titled Bronx Zoo '90: Crime, Chaos & Baseball, which is a real mouthful title for this sports history mini-series. It's about the 1990 New York Yankees, which not only was one of the worst years in Yankees history, but one of the most controversial with all kinds of problems with players, management, and beyond. Now that title makes sense! Based on a series of articles from New York Post columnist Joel Sherman, this docu series covers team owner George Steinbrenner’s removal from baseball for trying to buy info on Dave Winfield, and every other mishap and incident. Series interviews include Don Mattingly, Steve Sax, Dave Lapoint, Kevin Maas, Jim Leyritz, Jesse Barfield, former Yankees manager Buck Showalter, Yankees' announcer Michael Kay, Brian Cashman,...

It’s a zoo out there. In 1990, the New York Yankees were a disaster; these were not the Derek Jeter years.

With a 67-95 record, 1990 was the first time in 24 years the Bronx Bombers finished in last place in the division, a whopping 21 games behind the rival the Boston Red Sox. It was the team’s worst record since 1912, two years before Babe Ruth even entered Major League Baseball (and eight years before he joined the Yankees). How bad were the 1990 Yankees? They threw a no-hitter and lost.

A new docuseries coming soon to Peacock, “Bronx Zoo ’90: Crime, Chaos, and Baseball,” gives the abysmal season a “The Last Dance” spin, covering both the drama on the field and off. Like what? Well, there was the time when Yankee owner George Steinbrenner paid a notorious gambler to dig up dirt on superstar player Dave Winfield. That gambler is interviewed in...

Larry David always joked that any season of Curb Your Enthusiasm just might be his last. And this time, he wasn't kidding around. After 12 seasons across a 24-year period, Curb Your Enthusiasm finally said its goodbyes last Sunday night. It's a significant moment in television history. Despite the low opinion that he has of himself, or the low opinion that he pretends to have of himself, Larry David has become a legend in the world of comedy. He helped to create two of television's biggest sitcoms: Seinfeld and, of course, Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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Both shows follow the mindless minutia of everyday life, providing humorous and relatable commentary on social situations and relationships. But after Sunday night,...

Hello again, everybody. JoBlo.com here bidding you a big Wahoo welcome to Wtf Happened to This Movie?! That’s right, the Cleveland Indians are well on their way to clinching the Al East – which means the 1989 sports comedy Major League is well on its way to becoming a classic of the genre.

But how did Major League reach this status? How did it become one of the most quotable comedies of the decade? How did the cast pull off pitching, swinging and winning like a professional baseball team? How did it go on to represent Cleveland even though it wasn’t even shot there? And why did they have to make those sequels? Well, let’s go juuuuuust a bit outside to find out: Wtf Happened to this Movie?!

You might be surprised to know that Major League comes courtesy of the same guy who won an Oscar for writing The Sting.

Seinfeld is one of the most iconic TV series ever, and that is thanks to the chemistry between its four amazing main characters played by Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards. A large part of the NBC sitcom's success, however, is also due to the number of hilarious and unique supporting characters that filter in throughout the series. There's Jerry's neighbor and nemesis, Newman (Wayne Knight), Elaine's odd boyfriend Puddy (Patrick Warburton), and even co-creator Larry David as George Steinbrenner. But it's hard to find a character better than George Costanza’s shrill mother, played by Estelle Harris. Even though she didn’t first appear in the series until halfway through Season 4, she made an immediate impact that quickly cemented her place as one of the greatest TV characters of all time.

The nation’s headlines in the early months of 1973 told of Roe v. Wade, the occupation of Wounded Knee, a growing Watergate scandal, George Steinbrenner buying the Yankees, the official opening of the World Trade Center, POWs released from Vietnam and a growing fear of a gas shortage in the United States.

But the biggest story was about something that was happening on TV.

Two years after more than 300 hours of footage were shot over the course of seven months inside the Santa Barbara home of the Pat and William C. Loud and their five kids, an experimental documentary chronicling their daily lives unfolded over the course of 12 weeks on PBS. By time it was over, “An American Family” had captivated the country as it had divided it, the Louds were divorced and TV had changed forever.

It’s difficult to explain – and impossible to overstate — how daring the proposal...

It is the earliest of days in the James Gunn-Peter Safran era of the DC Universe, and while the trade breaks have hit fast and furious over the last two weeks, precious little has been confirmed.

Here's what we know for certain: Gunn is scripting a new take on Superman that will take place during Clark Kent's early days as a cub reporter for The Daily Planet. This means Henry Cavill, despite his much-hyped reappearance as the Man of Steel in "Black Adam," is moving on (though Gunn and Safran have said they're eager to find a role for him in their reimagined Dcu). While Patty Jenkins is exiting as director of the "Wonder Woman" franchise, there's been no firm announcement about Gal Gadot's future as the Amazonian superhero.

According to Gunn, we'll have to wait until early January for more in-depth details on their plans for the Dcu.

More than three months after he was defeated by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls on the biggest stage of his career, Charles Barkley picked up a basketball for the first time in September 1993 and stared down his next opponent: a stuntman in a knockoff Barney costume. Despite losing in six games in the 1993 NBA Finals, Charles’ star was as bright as ever — an Olympic gold medalist and Mvp starring in movies, commercials, and video games who had been rumored to have hung out with Madonna. Yet when Chuck hosted...

“War on the Diamond,” a feature documentary about the only baseball player to die directly of injuries sustained in a game, is set to premiere Nov. 15 on VOD platfoms including iTunes, YouTube, Amazon, Microsoft, Google and Vudu.

The doc tells the story of Raymond Chapman, a Cleveland Indians shortstop who was hit in the head by a pitch in a game against the New York Yankees. He died the following day. To mark today’s 102nd anniversary of the fatal game, “War on the Diamond” producers have released a trailer for the documentary from Dark Star Pictures.

“Diamond” is” directed and produced by Andy Billman. It’s based on Mike Sowell’s 1989 book “The Pitch That Killed: The Story of Carl Mays, Ray Chapman and the Penant Race of 1920.” Jonathan Taylor Hurley served as director of photographery; Paul Carruthers served as editor.

Billman produced with Art Horan (“The Usual Suspects...

There’s something so alluring about shows that tell interesting sports stories — ESPN’s “30 for 30” is one such show. When the show was created by Bill Simmons and Connor Schell, the overarching idea was to create 30 sports documentaries to mark ESPN’s 30 years anniversary. The first volume was a huge success and for that, the show had to continue. Well, it didn’t just continue, it also grew into a franchise.

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There’s a lot more to know about “30 for 30.” This article will bring you up to speed with all the latest information about the show.

Where Can You Watch “30 for 30?”

“30 for 30” recently returned with new installments to the “30 for 30″ library. First, there was “The Greatest Mixtape Ever” which premiered on ESPN. Its most recent release is “Dream On.” The documentary profiles the USA Women’s...

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I’m a Red Sox fan of three-plus decades.

The context feels necessary before I admit that Sean Mullin’s documentary It Ain’t Over, focusing on Yankee great Lawrence “Yogi” Berra, actually made me a little bit teary by the end of its 98-minute running time.

Does the doc, premiering to what will presumably be an affectionate hometown audience at the Tribeca Film Festival, have flaws of structure and focus? Heavens yes.

But does it play convincingly, even to a specifically Yankees-hostile critic? Indeed, it does.

Mullin’s central thesis is that Yogi Berra has gone from one of the most adored and acclaimed athletes of his generation to a figure whose actual on-field prowess has maybe been lost to time — usurped in part by the pilfering animated bear who shares much of his name, his baseball achievements obscured by his famous...

Upon learning that reporters from The New York Times and The New Yorker are planning to publish allegations of his sexual and workplace impropriety, Harvey Weinstein has mobilized a robust cadre of lawyers to fight the publications, Variety reports.

At The New York Times, correspondent Jodi Kantor and investigative reporter Megan Twohey have reportedly contacted dozens of The Weinstein Company and Miramax Films co-founder’s current and former employees. Kantor and Twohey have also reportedly seen human resource files on Weinstein, and quoted female accusers on the record.

Kantor co-wrote an April 2015 exposé on Amazon’s ruthless workplace culture, and Twohey wrote a Nyt piece last month on legal complications stemming Weinstein’s role in a Spring 2015 amfAR auction. Meanwhile, “Today” contributor Ronan Farrow, the son of Woody Allen and Mia Farrow, is said to be writing his own story for The New Yorker.

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[[tmz:video id="0_60jfx9aq"]] There will be no bad blood between the Yankees and Derek Jeter if #2 becomes an owner of a rival Mlb team ... this according to George Steinbrenner IV. GS4 is the son of Yankees owner Hank Steinbrenner and the grandson of the late George Steinbrenner, he also owns an Indy racing team. So, when we saw George in town for the Long Beach Grand Prix we had to ask how the family felt about a pinstripe...

In a couple of weeks, TV (The Book) will be in stores (though you can pre-order it now), featuring my and Matt Zoller Seitz's top 100 list of American TV shows and essays extolling their greatness. Most of the book was assembled with a Talmudic level of thoroughness. But scattered throughout are some shorter, sillier lists, which we assembled more on instinct and/or what made us laugh in the moment, on subjects like TV's best spies, best mustaches, and most important articles of clothing. Two of those lists involve TV's best and worst bosses, and a friend who has an advance copy asked me yesterday to go even more granular and rank the various Seinfeld bosses (considering only people who stuck around a while, as opposed to poor Mr. Tomasulo, who gave George a handicap-accessible bathroom). I didn't overthink it, but just went with my gut, and this is what resulted.

Mvp Studios said today it is kicking off production next month on the live-action family pic A Little Mermaid, which will serve as the first project for the new company founded by Robert Molloy, who is the grandson of former New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, and producer Armando Gutierrez. Poppy Drayton, Loreto Peralta and Shirley MacLaine are set to star in Mermaid, with Chris Bouchard directing. The film will be shot in Georgia for a 2017 release. In the Blake…...

Much like George Costanza, Jason Alexander had to pretend at a job he was pretending to have. Alexander was out and about in New York City when our photog tried to chat him up about the New York Yankees, figuring Alexander was a fan from his "Seinfeld" days. But as it turns out ... Alexander knows Nothing about sports and says he had no idea who George Steinbrenner even was ... even though he shot several memorable...

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Peter Gregory is dead. If there’s one major takeaway to be found in Sunday’s premiere, and the following two episodes of Silicon Valley’s second season, it’s that the eccentric tech billionaire and benefactor of Pied Piper is no more. That’s bad news for Richard, Erlich, and the rest of the guys at the Hacker Hostel, and not much better news for viewers at home: Silicon Valley suffered a major loss with the untimely passing of actor Christopher Evan Welch midway through the first season. His absence weighed heavily on the final batch of episodes from last spring, and how the show would choose to move forward in its sophomore year has been a big question.

Welch was only able to film an initial five of...

For 32 years, a foundation set up by New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner has contributed to the education expenses for children of NYPD officers slain in the line of duty. And now, the Silver Shield Foundation will pay for the education of the children of NYPD officer Rafael Ramos, who was killed (along with his partner, Wenjian Liu) on Saturday. Ramos has a 13-year-old son, Jaden, and another son Justin, who attends Bowdoin College in Maine. Steinbrenner founded the organization in 1982 after seeing a picture of four children with their mother, holding an American flag at the funeral of their father,...

This July 5th marks the 25th anniversary of the "Seinfeld" series premiere. The sitcom is considered one of the best shows of all time and its contribution to comedy, pop culture, and the TV landscape as a whole since its inaugural episode is pretty much unparalleled over the past few decades.

We all remember phrases like "yada, yada, yada," might recall Jerry was a Superman fan, and know that the show was filmed in La and not New York City, where it took place. But there are some little-known tidbits even the biggest fans of the series might not be aware of.

Here are 25 facts you should know about "Seinfeld":

1. "Seinfeld" wasn't part of NBC's 1989 fall lineup. The show got a summer premiere date -- July 5, 1989.

2. It was originally titled "The Seinfeld Chronicles," but got "the old switcheroo" because ABC was already planning a series called "The Marshall Chronicles.