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  • daflyboys
    Banned
    • May 2003
    • 18238

    #1

    Best Character of the Show

    Had a thought for a new thread where we vote over a limited period of time for best character of a given show. For me this usually involves a comedy but any genre should do. Basically we'll put up a show for a couple of weeks and vote on the best created character in that show. The character should be a fairly regular one instead of a one shot wonder, of sorts. You can also include ensemble show (SNL, In Living Color, MadTV, etc., but it would be a recurring created character, not cast member).

    Having said that, I give you what is usually revered as the best comedy of all time: Seinfeld



    Who was the best character (in order of most appearances to least)?
    30
    Jerry Seinfeld
    0%
    4
    Cosmo Kramer
    0%
    6
    George Costanza
    0%
    17
    Elaine Benes
    0%
    0
    Newman
    0%
    0
    Estelle Costanza
    0%
    0
    Frank Costanza
    0%
    2
    J. Peterman
    0%
    0
    Morty Seinfeld
    0%
    0
    Uncle Leo
    0%
    0
    David Puddy
    0%
    1
    Mr. Pitt
    0%
    0
    Kenny Bania
    0%
    0
    Dr. Tim Whatley
    0%
    0

    The poll is expired.

  • JayBee74
    Hall Of Fame
    • Jul 2002
    • 22989

    #2
    Re: Best Character of the Show

    Jerry, George, Elaine, and Kramer were the show so I couldn't vote on the best of them. There were a lot of great supporting characters, but it all came back to those four.

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    • SPTO
      binging
      • Feb 2003
      • 68046

      #3
      Re: Best Character of the Show

      I agree with Jaybee you can't take one of the core four out and have the same kind of consistency of that show. The characters complimented each other very well but if you put a gun to my head I'd go with Kramer.
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      • Majingir
        Moderator
        • Apr 2005
        • 47518

        #4
        Re: Best Character of the Show

        A couple of weeks might be a bit long per show?

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        • daflyboys
          Banned
          • May 2003
          • 18238

          #5
          Re: Best Character of the Show

          Well let's face it, polls are typically popularity contests, so just vote for your favorite.

          Agreed about the 2 weeks. Not sure how to adjust this first one or even if I can. So we can knock it down to 1 week then.

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          • Majingir
            Moderator
            • Apr 2005
            • 47518

            #6
            Re: Best Character of the Show

            Originally posted by daflyboys
            Well let's face it, polls are typically popularity contests, so just vote for your favorite.

            Agreed about the 2 weeks. Not sure how to adjust this first one or even if I can. So we can knock it down to 1 week then.
            I changed it to 7, but we can just see how first one goes and see if others should be shorter length. I think even 2-3 days might be a good enough range, but we'll see.

            But also, having a new thread every now and then on basically same topic. Might this section of forum get too crowded with these threads? One solution maybe is to reset the poll each time in the same thread once the results are finalized.

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            • JayBee74
              Hall Of Fame
              • Jul 2002
              • 22989

              #7
              Re: Best Character of the Show

              Originally posted by daflyboys
              Well let's face it, polls are typically popularity contests, so just vote for your favorite.

              Agreed about the 2 weeks. Not sure how to adjust this first one or even if I can. So we can knock it down to 1 week then.
              Of the four I don't really have a favorite. My mentality was getting a little annoyed at the live audience going bananas when Kramer walked into Jerry's apartment.

              If you asked me to vote on best Frasier character I could give you an answer-Same with Cheers. On this one I have to recuse myself (LOL).

              EDIT: Surprised Jackie Chiles isn't on your list.

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              • TheMatrix31
                RF
                • Jul 2002
                • 52908

                #8
                Re: Best Character of the Show

                I'd say Jerry. His "balancing" of George and Kramer was just perfect.

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                • JayBee74
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Jul 2002
                  • 22989

                  #9
                  Re: Best Character of the Show

                  Originally posted by TheMatrix31
                  I'd say Jerry. His "balancing" of George and Kramer was just perfect.
                  For some reason that reminds me of the episode where Jerry is referred to as "Even Steven".

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                  • youvalss
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                    • Feb 2007
                    • 16601

                    #10
                    Re: Best Character of the Show

                    I had to go with George. This man is an idol for me (sorry, Stan).
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                    • RockinDaMike
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                      • Feb 2003
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                      #11
                      Re: Best Character of the Show

                      George made me laugh the most.
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                      • Caulfield
                        Hall Of Fame
                        • Apr 2011
                        • 10986

                        #12
                        Re: Best Character of the Show

                        George. hands down no doubt. One needs only to watch The Andrea Doria to confirm.
                        The best thing about Jerry was his girlfriend du jour.
                        Kramer and Elaine were Hall of Fame funny, but they had nowhere near the depth the Costanza character was given.
                        In a show about nothing, George is the King of Nothing.

                        EDIT: there ought to be a spin-off featuring Kramers unseen friends Bob Sacamano, Lomez and Jay Riemenscneider.
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                        • JayBee74
                          Hall Of Fame
                          • Jul 2002
                          • 22989

                          #13
                          Re: Best Character of the Show

                          Originally posted by Caulfield
                          George. hands down no doubt. One needs only to watch The Andrea Doria to confirm.
                          Great episode but no confirmation for me. It's a matter of opinion.

                          And more than any character George was very dependent on the sarcasm or guidance of Jerry for his humor to go full circle. Team effort.

                          Like explaining why Costanza didn't have the value of Ted Danson when it came to contract negotiations or subtly submitting job options when George abruptly quits his job (later he goes back like nothing happened, LOL).

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                          • daflyboys
                            Banned
                            • May 2003
                            • 18238

                            #14
                            Re: Best Character of the Show

                            Originally posted by JayBee74

                            EDIT: Surprised Jackie Chiles isn't on your list.
                            Pretty good choice as he made as many appearances as Whatley. I was actually surprised that Puddy was only in 10 episodes!

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                            • daflyboys
                              Banned
                              • May 2003
                              • 18238

                              #15
                              Re: Best Character of the Show

                              Originally posted by Majingir
                              But also, having a new thread every now and then on basically same topic. Might this section of forum get too crowded with these threads? One solution maybe is to reset the poll each time in the same thread once the results are finalized.
                              Ya, was looking more to do that and then can keep a running list of the past winners. Something like that.

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