A "Bloopers" Tape I Bought

S03E08 The TaperetroJan 10, 19986 years later4 posts by 4 posters
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Fans discuss bootleg Seinfeld bloopers tapes sold at flea markets and conventions, with mixed reviews on quality and value.

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Cap't Lucky

I went to a flea market in NYC today and found somebody selling videotapes of various shapes, sizes, and flavors. I happened upon a "Seinfeld" bloopers tape selling for $10, so I bought it. A few little factoids:

The material is comprised of three almost-thirty-minute 'episodes'...so let's say there's 90 minutes of footage.

Half of this footage is scenes from episodes-as-aired. The bloopers have the timecode on the screen. Sometimes the bloopers are cut into the episodes-as-aired.

A hearty parcel of the blooper footage is Jerry doing the stand-up material. In fact, the videotape starts with him onstage riffing about the TV-viewing public watching him and the gang for thirty minutes each week. I dunno if this is from a special or something, but I'd never seen it before.

But some serious production quality went into this compilation. Hell, there's even some montages with music.

Overall, there's a few gut-busters...and, sure, it was worth $10...but not a penny more. I would've liked more bloopers.

So, is this the tape that someone keeps hawking 'round here for $25?

Please, could you make me a copy and send it to me? Please email me at [email]. Please let me know what I should pay you. Thanks man. [email] (Cap't Lucky) wrote:

POSSIBLE SPOILER ON DESCRIPTION OF BLOOPERS TAPE:

I bought a tape at a recent Star Trek convention my husband dragged me to. We did get to see Shatner which was nice. Anyway, someone was showing the tape on a VCR and selling it for $20. He said it was 90 minutes long, but in reality only 30 minutes. Some of the bloppers were funny, but not any real mistakes, just actors forgetting their lines. However, there was a scene where Frank Costanza slips and falls on Fusilli Jerry and every one was hysterical laughing. Also George walks into Jerry's apartment, slams the door, and says "I'm Not Buying You Lunch Anymore!" To Elaine. The audience was screaming at Elaine's reaction which was as if she didn't hear...."What?"

After I bought, I was pissed because it was not even 30 minutes, and I complained about it on this newsgroup. I got a couple of letters from people asking me to sell me the tape. It's not for sale. Andrea

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Can you please sell me a copy of this tape? I need it by the 20th of this month. I will pay you $20.00 for the tape and the c.o.d. cost of $5.00 Please e-mail me and tell me whats up. .Thanks ,Michael