Jason Alexander dons another hat

Sep 4, 2008, 11:38 AM ET9 posts by 7 postersalt.tv.seinfeld
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Fans discuss Jason Alexander's career beyond Seinfeld, including his Broadway work, corporate motivational speaking gigs, voice acting, and poker playing.

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Bobcatalt.tv.seinfeld

In real life Jason Alexander has had a lot more going for him than poor George, his character on "Seinfeld". So far he's been a successful Broadway actor/singer/dancer. He's been the MC of touring "Just for Laughs" stand-up comedy shows. At present he's the artistic director of a California theatre company. Now, according to this Associated Press story, he's created a new character for his corporate work.

"George Costanza is no longer Jason Alexander's only alter ego. He has created a comic motivational speaker named Donny Clay, who performs at corporate retreats. Alexander said that performing as Donny Clay is a dream job for him. The former "Seinfeld" star told AP Radio he takes the jobs he wants, turns down the ones he doesn't and the corporations pick up his travel expenses. Not only that, he's meeting people he never would've met before and that's leading to some other job opportunities."

Atta boy, Jason That's where the money is!

PaigeBobcatalt.tv.seinfeld

And let's not forget "Duck Man"! One of the funniest animated shows on TV.

Paige

BobcatPaigealt.tv.seinfeld

Not knowing anything about Duck Man, I Googled it and got this hilarious clip of Jason Alexander hosting a roast of William Shatner. Who says that the only thing Jason did that was funny was playing George Costanza?

http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/49513/William_Shatner_Roast_Jason_Alexander.html

I was unable to check the link you forwarded: I got a message from my censor here in the country where I live, saying:"Access to this site is currently blocked. The site falls under the Prohibited Content Categories of the <country's> Internet Access Management Policy."

That said, I must point out I purchased all my Seinfeld DVDs in this same country specifically from a Virgin's retail outlet... And, this is not my country, I'm an expat here.

"Bobcat" wrote in message news:[email]...

Not knowing anything about Duck Man, I Googled it and got this hilarious clip of Jason Alexander hosting a roast of William Shatner. Who says that the only thing Jason did that was funny was playing George Costanza?

http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/49513/William_Shatner_Roast_Jason_Alexander.html
LRodBobcatalt.tv.seinfeld

On Thu, 4 Sep 2008 08:38:29 -0700 (PDT), Bobcat wrote:

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He also plays poker. I watched him in the Main Event of the World Series of Poker currently being broadcast on ESPN. He did alright for a while but got knocked out the first day. He apparently had a side bet with Ray Romano as to who would go out first, which he lost to the tune of a grand. They said they were meeting for dinner that evening.

He appeared very engaging and down to earth whenever the camera spent time on him. Seems like he might be fun to hang around with.

I've seen him playing poker before, so this isn't his first foray into it.

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Alexis MachineLRodalt.tv.seinfeld

I've seen Jason playing poker on TV. I personally don't appreciate the idea of poker on TV with celebraties portraying it as something ok. Reason for my stand is how many end up falling victims to ludomania and the catastrophies that can bring. A good read on the subject is The Music of Chance by Paul Auster.

Again, just my personal opinion.

"LRod" wrote in message news:[email]...

I miss Jason doing his gig for Kentucky Fried Chicken on TV ads a few years back. I guess KFC got tired of having a portly, middle-aged, bald guy -- leaving the impression - "that if you eat our product - you'll look like that". I believe baseballer Barry "Steroids" Bonds was in some commercials too. Phil

WillPhilip Wexleralt.tv.seinfeld

"Philip Wexler" wrote in message news:[email]...

I only ever see people who aren't portly in fast food restaurant ads.

Art VandelayBobcatalt.tv.seinfeld

Bobcat wrote:

He didn't go with the Art Vandelay bit, eh? Shame. He woulda made a great fake handicapped architect.