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Jul 5, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day: July 5, 1989 – Seinfeld Premiered on NBC.

On this day July 5, 1989, Seinfeld premiered on NBC with a modest first episode that few realized would become one of the most iconic sitcoms in television history. Created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, the show centered around a fictionalized version of Seinfeld and his everyday interactions with friends in New York City. What began as a summer filler slowly grew into a cultural phenomenon.

The series ran for nine seasons with a total of 180 episodes, redefining sitcom storytelling by...

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