S04E23 · SCENE 31/30 · 38:16
The Pilot (1) · Jerry's apartment
Celebration cut short by cancellation

Group celebrates pilot; Rita calls to cancel show; Russell gone.

38:16→39:43
in the episode · 1m 27s · S04E23

What happens

38:16–39:43

They toast pilot success. Rita Kirson calls: Russell disappeared, she's new president, passes on series. Jerry hangs up stunned. George blames Elaine's charm for Russell's obsession killing the show.

WhereJerry's apartment
DriverRita Kirson
Positiontag · resolution
ThreadPilot casting & taping

Key lines

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38:17

You ever notice a lot of butlers are named Jeeves?

38:22

You know, I think when you- When you name a baby Jeeves...

38:33

"I'm terribly sorry, sir, but I'm going to have to whack you."

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Beats

39:09Russell disappeared news
39:25Show cancelled on spot

Scene in the episode

38:16–39:43
A · Pilot casting & taping
B · George's cancer scare
C · Elaine vs Russell obsession
D · Kramer's levels & raisins

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