(Photo illustration by State Press Staff)Jerry Seinfeld is one of America’s most recognized and beloved comedians. He’s achieved this with stand-up specials and a hit TV show. However, his affinity for vintage cars might surprise some people. This affinity came to a head in 2012 with the birth of his hit web-series.
“Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee” debuted in July 2012 on digital network Crackle. Each episode runs between 15 and 20 minutes, featuring Seinfeld picking up a fellow comic (usually a friend) in a different vintage vehicle and chatting over a cup of coffee. While some episodes may be better than others, watching Seinfeld and other comics take time to be themselves and just chat is actually quite entertaining.
Previous guests included Seinfeld’s close friend and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Larry David, Don Rickles, Patton Oswalt, Louis C.K. and Carl Reiner. Reiner, in my favorite episode of the show to date, ended up eating dinner at Seinfeld’s house with special guest Mel Brooks.
In season three's "The Over-Cheer," Seinfeld reprised his role from his hit television show and brought back his partner-in-crime George Costanza (played by Jason Alexander) for an episode that, in classic “Seinfeld” fashion, has the two debating a seemingly simple life problem — in this case, what the proper etiquette for attending a Super Bowl party would be.
The show’s fifth season is set to premier Thursday and the upcoming season’s lineup of guests is just as impressive as the show's already shining résumé, set to include appearances from Jimmy Fallon, Kevin Hart and Fred Armisen.
Seinfeld's affinity for cars is evident in the featured vehicles, which sometimes upstage the guest stars. Cars such as the 1969 Pontiac GTO, a 1958 Cadillac El Dorado, a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 and a 1969 Lamborghini Miura have all been featured. This season continues to bolster the show’s garage, with Mustang Boss 202, a Ferrari Daytona, a Saab Sport and even a Porsche 550 Spyder being teased in the trailer for the season.
While it may not be the best-known show out there, “Comedians Getting Cars in Coffee” is always an enjoyable watch, one that is more than worthy of the 15 or so minutes it takes to watch an episode. Previous seasons can be found on Crackle with the new episodes being uploaded Thursdays at noon. Pull up a seat, grab a cup of coffee and watch an episode. You’re bound to enjoy it.
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