Fans discuss the pilot episode, noting Kramer's subdued early characterization in a bathrobe and how Michael Richards later evolved the character to be ahead of the curve rather than slow-witted.
Saw Episode 1 tonight. It was neat to see the show in its infancy. Jerry developed a bit, George already rolling, Kramer a mere shell of himself. K was in a bathrobe the whole time. Jerry said that Kramer hadn�t been out of his apartment in 10 years. Also, Kramer knocked on the door and came in very tame and orderly. It was very enjoyable. Didn�t even miss Elaine until I read that she wasn�t in until the next show. Everyone should see this show.
Richard
Interesting tidbit about Kramer. Reading here in the special Seinfeld Entertainment Weekly that Michael Richards said in an interview in the Los Angeles Times:
"The real key came about eight or nine shows in. I had been playing Kramer as if he were slowwitted-always one step behind...Then I learned to play him as if he were blocks ahead of what everyone's saying, and I had him".
Something interesting to keep in mind as we see these early episodes :-)
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