Wiz of Oz Parody idea

S09E20 The Puerto Rican DayliveMay 8, 1998the next day15 posts by 13 posters
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Fans discuss a creative Wizard of Oz parody concept for Seinfeld, with enthusiasm for the idea but discovery that a similar parody was already in the works at Rolling Stone.

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Rdmb

I know it is too late, but last night while watching Seinfeld I thought how perfectly a Wizard of Oz parody would fit. Here's the plot

Elaine is "Dorothy"--she is dog sitting a small terrier named two-two that has a habit of running away. He also hates postal workers. The person that owns the dog has gone on vacation and as a thank you gift, she mails Elaine a pair of red shoes that Elaine had been eyeing. Elaine loves them, but hasn't got a thing to wear with them, so after finding that she cannot hand carry them into the stores to match them up with a dress (they think she is shoplifting), she get's into the habit of wearing them while shopping for the perfect dress.

George is the "Lion"--He runs into a guy he knew back when he worked for the Yankees. This guy worked for a rival team that had a Lion as a mascot--could be from any sports. The guy engages George into a bet and George loses. George must wear the Lion mascot outfit on the field in front of a rowdy audience and perform a routine. Imagine George standing on the sidelines, dressed as a lion, and he's trembling with fear of the huge angry crowd. He talks to Jerry about his fear of walking on the field. "The last guy that wore this lion uniform on the field was torn asunder by the crowds Jerry! Torn asunder!"-- also can play off the Lions and The Christians games of early history by having the opposing team's mascot dressed as a Warrior or something.

Kramer is the "Tinman"--He has invented a new sunscreen designed to "reflect" the sun, however, when he tests his new product on himself, there is a side effect. The chemicals in the lotion mix with his skin and he turns a shiny silver. Meanwhile, he and Newman get into an argument and Kramer turns against him. Kramer complains to Jerry (the Wizard) that he is afraid that he no longer has any heart. "What type of person have I become Jerry? I turned against my best friend. I'm heartless!"

Jerry is the "Wizard"--he receives as a gift, a voice altering gadget that he plays around with by changing his voice to sound deeper to scare off door to door solicitior's, etc. He ends up dispensing advice to Kramer and to George about their respective problems.

Newman is the "Witch"--When Elaine's little dog bites him on the leg, he gets ugly. "I'll get you for this Elaine," he shouts. "I'll get you and your little dog too!" It is because of his altered demeanour that Kramer shuns him.

The next to final scene shows Elaine chasing the little dog down the street. To her left is the street crew repainting the street and a malfunction occurs when Newman rams his mail truck into the side while chasing Elaine. The yellow paint used to paint road stripes pours out and runs down the road in front of Elaine. She is wearing her red shoes because was out shopping when the little dog got away. She ends up slipping and hitting her head, knocking herself out.

The last scene as credits roll shows Elaine in the hospital, with bandages around her head. All the friends are gathered around, and it plays out like the final scene of the Wizard of Oz. "You were there, and so were you..." The End Regina

David B.Rdmb

Rdmb wrote in message ...

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That is an absolutely great idea, imo... I can see all the details of the things you're talking about popping up in individual episodes, and to have it tied together like that would've been great. But who's the scarecrow? Gotta have a scarecrow....

Vic FerrariRdmb

Uhhh....check out Rolling Stone next week. The Wizard of OZ Parady w/the Seinfeld group is on the cover.

Elaine-Dorothy; George-Lion; Jerry-Tinman; Kramer-Scarecrow.

JLD said on Access Hollywood that she came up with the idea about 3 years ago while brainstorming about famous foursomes...

Rdmb wrote in message ... >I know it is too late, but last night while watching Seinfeld I thought how >perfectly a Wizard of Oz parody would fit. Here's the plot

Wow, I had no idea. I totally forgot about the scarecrow. I kept thinking there was one more, but couldn't think of who I was missing. However, I see Kramer as the Tinman more than Jerry, but I guess it could work either way. Too bad there won't be a show using the idea. Regina

MrCairoRdmb

It's a terrific idea. Too bad we won't get a chance to see it.

I have to admit that I see Jerry more as the Scarecrow--tall, thin, spindlly. (Not that there's anything wrong with that!)

But then that leaves the question of who plays the Wizard? How about George's father? Now, that's a yeller!

In article , [email] writes:

How about Bob Sacamono (sp?). He seems to be the wizard in Kramer's life!

Regina -- your plot was terrific! ANT

You wrote:

I think Rolling Stone got it right, to the man without a heart (Jerry), a suit of tin, and to the man without a brain (Kramer), a body of straw . . .

No, I see Jerry as the Tin Man, since he has no heart. Kramer is the scarecrow because he doesn't have a brain. George is the Lion because he is gutless, and Elaine is Dorothy because all she wants to do is go home.

You're right, that is better.

Perfect!!!

Mrc5555MrCairo

In article , [email] writes:

The Wizard would be one of the least likely people you would expect it to be. Frank is too much of a yeller. He would be better to be the Keeper of the Gate at Oz -- you know, the one who wouldn't let them in at first until Dorothy started crying about her aunt in Kansas.

No, the Wizard would have to be someone who just lucked out and stumbled into the position. There is only one guy that I can think of that falls into that category -- Newman.

Mrc

johnBraveHeels

BraveHeels wrote:

No, no, no! Newman should be the Wicked Witch.

The News Guy(Mike)Rdmb

Rdmb wrote:

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Yeah, Its a great idea - but it was posted here first - and a year ago too: (see below) The fact that you saw the same themes is great. I would put Kramer as the Scarecrow and Jerry as the Tinman.

The Wizard is an unseen 'expert' - Kramer's friend?

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Subject:      Re: Seinfeld in Oz - OF COURSE!
From:         "The News Guy(Mike)" 
Date:         1998/05/03
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Ok - I know I have mentioned this before - so you longtime posters can leave but SEINFELD IS in OZ. (In fact most great epics have the same four characterizations, 'the quest', with 'intellectual', 'physical', and 'emotional' characters to interact with...Look at 'The Bridge' on Star Trek.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

OZ - New York
Dorothy - Elaine is the out-of-towner searching for a 'home', 'career',
'husband'
Scare Crow - Kramer - ...if I only had a brain....
Cowardly Lion - George- ... 'nough sed
Tin Man - Jerry - no heart ...'It's a shame!"
Wicked Witch - Newman...
etc...
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K. MoranRdmb

Funny you should mention this. I saw one one of those entertainment shows that the next issue of Rolling Stone will feature the Seinfeld cast in--you guessed it--

full Wizard of Oz regalia. They looked hilarious, and were all aptly cast: Jerry is the Tinman; Kramer the Scarecrow; George the Cowardly Lion and Dorothy, of course, is Elaine. Can't wait till it's out on the stands!

I think "The Next Generation" is a good parody too:

Jerry is Picard

Kramer is Data

Elaine is Troi

George is Riker