S05E16 · SCENE 4/20 · 03:32
The Stand-In · Street
Street Talk & Stand-in Job

Kramer and Mickey reveal stand-in jobs and Mickey's growth crisis; Kramer insists on lifts.

03:32→03:49
in the episode · 0m 17s · S05E16
Street Talk & Stand-in Job

What happens

03:32–03:49

On the street, Kramer introduces Mickey Abbott, his little person friend, explaining they work as stand-ins on All My Children. Mickey panics because the child actor he stands for is growing too fast, threatening his job. Kramer insists Mickey get lifts for his shoes, but Mickey resists.

WhereStreet
DriverMickey Abbott
Positionact1 · setup
ThreadStand-in Height Deception

Key lines

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03:38

Lifts? Kramer, you don't understand. This kind of thing is just not done.

03:41

You wanna keep your job? Yeah, but- No buts. Kramer-

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Scene DNA

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Beats

02:34Kramer reveals stand-in jobs
02:41Mickey explains growth problem

Scene in the episode

03:32–03:49
A · Hospital Comedy Pressure
B · Spiteful Relationship
C · Stand-in Height Deception
D · Elaine Date Disaster

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