S02E11 · SCENE 19/28 · 11:19
The Chinese Restaurant · Hospital Room
Kramer Recommends Holistic Healer

Kramer suggests Tor Eckman, a holistic healer, for $38 vs $4000 surgery.

11:19→12:05
in the episode · 0m 46s · S02E11

What happens

11:19–12:05

Kramer proposes Tor Eckman, an herbalist/healer just released from prison, as a holistic alternative. Jerry warns he's a nut and did time. Kramer argues the medical establishment framed him. George calculates the cost: $4000 for surgery vs $38 for the healer. George chooses the healer.

WhereHospital Room
DriverGeorge
Positionact1 · escalation
ThreadGeorge's Tonsil Ordeal

Key lines

from this scene
11:50

How much do you think it would cost to have tonsils and adenoids removed in a hospital?

11:55

Well, an overnight stay in a hospital, minor surgery, I don't know four grand?

12:00

How much does the healer charge? First visit? 38 bucks.

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Scene DNA

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rapid back and forthargument

Beats

11:01Tor Eckman introduced
12:00Cost comparison: 38 vs 4000

Scene in the episode

11:19–12:05
B · Jerry's Lost Joke
C · Elaine's Tongue Date

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