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If the packaging is cornier than Jerry and the gang ever were (Monks Diner salt-and-pepper shakers?), the extras are choice, with blooper reels that are actually funny (whatta mouth on that Julia Louis-Dreyfus!). But whos the only character who gets his own featurette? Michael Richardss Kramer, in which it is revealed that he wore the same pair of shoes for the series full nine seasons, and was often aloof from the rest of the team. Theres a montage of you making those lightning-quick entrances and exits through Jerrys apartment door. Did you ever slam your fingers? Accidentally, in the door? Are you kidding? Im an artist! There were no mistakes like that. No mistakes, ever? The mistakes I remember are ones that ended up adding something special to the show. Like in The Parking Garage, where we all cram into the car and I cant start it? Well, the car was supposed to start. So I just kept going, doing different reactions to the stupid car. If you look closely, youll see the other three all cracking up, laughing real hard. We left that inas an actor, you have to commit to the mistake. Some say you were distant, preoccupied on the set? Yeah, Jerry and Julia and Jason were nice and relaxed, chatting with the crew. Id stand off behind a set, running my lines to myself, coming up with new versions of those odd, gurgling, beeping sounds Kramer used when he was agitated. Thats why Im no good on the commentaries, because I dont remember anything interesting that happened on the set. I was in my own world. What are you doing now? Theres a play Im looking to do in ManhattanI dont want to talk about it yet. I like the stage; I did a production of Arsenic and Old Lace in London not long ago and loved it. Were you crushed when The Michael Richards Show was canceled so quickly? Oh, God, no! It was so unformed, discombobulated. I was out of my element. When they said they were shutting it down after six episodes, I said, Thank God for that! Seinfeld Gift Set (Seasons 13) Columbia Tri-Star. $119.95. * Email This * Print This * Write to the Editor November 22, 2004 issue of New York Magazine Advertising Now in Travel lambertville Trolling for Treasures in Lambertville, New Jersey On the heels of an upscale revival, this sleepy Delaware River town brims with discoveries. * Virginia Is for (Wine) Lovers * The Winter Travel Planner * And more... Newsletters * [_] New York Exclusive * [_] This Week In New York * [_] Restaurant Insider * [_] Best Bets & Sales * [_] Culture Navigator ____________________ Subscribe Newsletters * Restaurant Insider:One line description here. ____________________ Subscribe Most-Emailed * 24 Hrs * 7 Days * 30 Days 1. The Swarm of the College Super-Applicants 2. Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Inflation - Community/Festivals Profile and Schedule - New York Magazine 3. 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