Kramer

Is it just me, or does Kramer remind anybody else of Jim from Taxi ? (played by Christopher Lloyd). Or has this topic been discussed already ? Just wondering...

In a previous article, [email] () says:

YES!! YES!! YES!! I've ALWAYS thought that Kramer was like Jim!! Maybe I'm on the tardy tip, too, but I've never seen this mentioned on this newsgroup!

Robin

Yes, I think we all have noticed some similarity (those of us familiar with Jiim Ignitowski (sp?).

I have always felt, however, that Kramer has much more to offer than the occasional funny non-sequitor (a la Jim) and humorous mug for the camera. This is not to say that Kramer is not capable of these things, but he also can be quite insightful and even ironic. Jim exhibited these traits too, but much less frequently.

I have become worried of late, however, that the directors and powers-that-be behind Seinfeld were steering Kramer more towards the Jim Ignitowski character. The first warning sign was the hit to the head that Kramer suffered a few episodes back. The frequency of non-sequitors increased and the "meaningful" dialogue decreased for Kramer thereafter. The cabin in the woods episode, though, seemed to indicate that this was a temporary effect, as Kramer was in good form once again.

Personally, I do not mind a passing resemblance between the two, but I pray that Kramer's character is never pinned down by the zany-obsessive humor of a Jim-Like character. He has much more to offer, I think.

'til Wednesday...

Jeremy

[email] (Robin Gibson) writes:

If Jim were on speed, Kramer could definitely be considered similar. <grin>

Jim: "What does a yellow light mean?"

Alex: "Slow down, Jim."

Jim: "Whaat dooes a yeellloww lighhht meeean?"

sorry, had to put a Taxi quote up.

In article [email] writes:

Actually, Bobby was the poor soul who tried to lend Jim a hand.

Another "Taxi" fan...

Derek Toten

Give him his own show!

In article , [email] (Andrea

No, don't.

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In article Charles Arian writes: * In article , [email] (Andrea * Frayne) says: * > * >Give him his own show! * > * No, don't.

I second that no. Kramer makes a great foil. But his character as a lead couldn't sustain a weekly show.

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• Frayne) says:
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• >Give him his own show!

No way! Kramer for president! ;-)

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I saw Kramer doing stand-up on Showtime a few years ago. It wasn't actually Kramer, but I can't recall the actor's name. I think he got his start doing stand-up, much like Jerry. If you really want more of Kramer, try to find a video tape of his stand-up. It was really good, as I recall.

Jeremy