Seinfeld: What Comedy Writers Can Learn From Jerry And George's Failed Pilot

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The season 4 episode of Seinfeld called «The Pitch» is particularly hilarious for those who write comedy or enjoy the genre. When Jerry Seinfeld and George Costanza (Jason Alexander) pitch an idea for a TV pilot to NBC, things fall apart soon after. George and Jerry have a lot of trouble actually writing and George then asks for more money, which upsets Jerry and almost ruins the deal.

Of course, the pilot within a pilot is a nod to Seinfeld. Jerry and George call it Jerry and say that it's a «show about nothing» just like Seinfeld is. Watching Jerry and George go through the writing process is not only funny but also relatable for anyone who writes comedy.

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There are several great Seinfeld episodes and when Jerry and George start writing their pilot episode in Jerry's apartment, it's hilarious. Jerry says «the actual using of the brain» matters more to «the writing process» than a pen, paper, and chair. The two friends realize that they have no clue what to write and that they're totally stuck. George asks, «Weren't you supposed to call Elaine?» and Jerry is thrilled for the distraction. When they finally start working again, they still don't have much to work with, as Jerry says that George will enter the apartment and they'll say «hello» and «hi.» George then has an idea that he gets into a car accident and the guy who is responsible becomes George's butler. The point is that this is a terrible idea, of course.

Jerry and George surrender to their writer's block, as they really struggle to get to work, and this is definitely a lesson that comedy writers have learned the hard way. While of course sometimes it's going to be tough to come up with ideas or write