"The Maestro" is an episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld. It first aired on October 5, 1995.[1] It was the series' 113th episode and third episode for the seventh season.[1] The episode debuted recurring character Jackie Chiles, a lawyer who represents Kramer in the hot coffee case introduced in the previous episode. The title character is played by Mark Metcalf. Elaine dates him while Jerry tries to disprove his claim that there are no houses available to rent in all of Tuscany.
Concerned for a security guard at Susan's uncle's store who must stand all day, George delivers a rocking chair to the store, using his standing as the owner's soon-to-be nephew to override objections. The guard is so comfortable in the chair that he sleeps through a robbery. Elaine begins dating Bob Cobb, a.k.a. the "Maestro", and immerses herself in classical music.
The Maestro gives Kramer a balm for his coffee burn from the previous episode, but Kramer is caught off-guard by how quickly the balm heals his burn. At a meeting with the coffee chain Java World to negotiate an out-of-court settlement, he is so nervous at the possibility that they will ask to see the burn that he eagerly agrees to the settlement as soon as a Java World representative mentions unlimited free coffee, cutting him off before he can finish listing the terms of the offer. This infuriates Kramer's lawyer Jackie Chiles, who realizes that Java World were about to mention monetary compensation.
Jerry is frustrated that Elaine and George have no problem with Bob's insistence on being called "Maestro" instead of his real name; furthermore, the Maestro's unsolicited declaration that there are no houses to rent anywhere in Tuscany makes him suspect Maestro of lying to keep him out of Tuscany. Jerry asks Poppie about the matter. He is referred to Poppie's cousin, who appears to be a mafia boss, making Jerry too afraid to turn down his insistent offer that he rent a house.
Elaine and Maestro are enjoying his house in Tuscany when Jerry and Kramer noisily arrive at the house across the street in a taxi; both Elaine and Maestro react with exasperation.
ProductionEdit
"The Maestro" was the first appearance of Jackie Chiles, a parody of Johnnie Cochran, played by Phil Morris. Morris and Cochran had visited the same barbershop in Los Angeles for years, and so Morris was very familiar with Cochran's personality and mannerisms.[2]Jerry Seinfeld interrupted Morris' audition for the role by turning up the air conditioning and remarking "You're so funny you're making me sweat."[2] The table reading for "The Maestro" was held on August 27, 1995, and it was filmed before a studio audience on August 30.[3]Michael Richards' mispronunciation of the words "theater" and "caffè latte" was unscripted.[2]
ReceptionEdit
"The Maestro" first aired on October 5, 1995.[3] The episode earned a ratings share of 22.5/35.[3]
Superman referenceEdit
The Maestro's name is Bob Cobb. Bob Cobb is the original alias of Mon-El, a supporting character in Superman comics.
Some critics of New York's "Standing is Tiring (SIT) Act", a proposed right to sit law, have ridiculed the legislation by comparing it to the scene where George provides a seat for the security guard. New York State Assembly member Karines Reyes, a supporter of the bill, responded by saying that the jokes were "funny", but the law would be reasonably applied.[4][5][6]
ReferencesEdit
^ ab"Seinfeld Season 7 Episodes". TV Guide. Retrieved December 10, 2021.
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The Maestro is an episode of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld It first aired on October 5 1995 1 It was the series 113th episode and third episode for the seventh season 1 The episode debuted recurring character Jackie Chiles a lawyer who represents Kramer in the hot coffee case introduced in the previous episode The title character is played by Mark Metcalf Elaine dates him while Jerry tries to disprove his claim that there are no houses available to rent in all of Tuscany The Maestro Seinfeld episodeEpisode no Season 7Episode 3Directed byAndy AckermanWritten byLarry DavidProduction code703Original air dateOctober 5 1995 1995 10 05 Guest appearancesHeidi Swedberg as Susan Ross Mark Metcalf as Maestro Phil Morris as Jackie Chiles Gary Yates as Security Guard Paul Michael as Ciccio James Noah as Ned Tim Bagley as Manager Richard McGonagle as Mr Star Kenneth Ryan as Mr Burns Kymberly Newberry as Ms Jordan David Wendelman as WaiterEpisode chronology Previous The Postponement Next The Wink Seinfeld season 7 List of episodes Contents 1 Plot 2 Production 3 Reception 4 Superman reference 5 Popular culture 6 References 7 External linksPlot EditConcerned for a security guard at Susan s uncle s store who must stand all day George delivers a rocking chair to the store using his standing as the owner s soon to be nephew to override objections The guard is so comfortable in the chair that he sleeps through a robbery Elaine begins dating Bob Cobb a k a the Maestro and immerses herself in classical music The Maestro gives Kramer a balm for his coffee burn from the previous episode but Kramer is caught off guard by how quickly the balm heals his burn At a meeting with the coffee chain Java World to negotiate an out of court settlement he is so nervous at the possibility that they will ask to see the burn that he eagerly agrees to the settlement as soon as a Java World representative mentions unlimited free coffee cutting him off before he can finish listing the terms of the offer This infuriates Kramer s lawyer Jackie Chiles who realizes that Java World were about to mention monetary compensation Jerry is frustrated that Elaine and George have no problem with Bob s insistence on being called Maestro instead of his real name furthermore the Maestro s unsolicited declaration that there are no houses to rent anywhere in Tuscany makes him suspect Maestro of lying to keep him out of Tuscany Jerry asks Poppie about the matter He is referred to Poppie s cousin who appears to be a mafia boss making Jerry too afraid to turn down his insistent offer that he rent a house Elaine and Maestro are enjoying his house in Tuscany when Jerry and Kramer noisily arrive at the house across the street in a taxi both Elaine and Maestro react with exasperation Production Edit The Maestro was the first appearance of Jackie Chiles a parody of Johnnie Cochran played by Phil Morris Morris and Cochran had visited the same barbershop in Los Angeles for years and so Morris was very familiar with Cochran s personality and mannerisms 2 Jerry Seinfeld interrupted Morris audition for the role by turning up the air conditioning and remarking You re so funny you re making me sweat 2 The table reading for The Maestro was held on August 27 1995 and it was filmed before a studio audience on August 30 3 Michael Richards mispronunciation of the words theater and caffe latte was unscripted 2 Reception Edit The Maestro first aired on October 5 1995 3 The episode earned a ratings share of 22 5 35 3 Superman reference EditThe Maestro s name is Bob Cobb Bob Cobb is the original alias of Mon El a supporting character in Superman comics The name Bob Cobb would be used again by Larry David in the Curb Your Enthusiasm episode Trick or Treat Popular culture EditSome critics of New York s Standing is Tiring SIT Act a proposed right to sit law have ridiculed the legislation by comparing it to the scene where George provides a seat for the security guard New York State Assembly member Karines Reyes a supporter of the bill responded by saying that the jokes were funny but the law would be reasonably applied 4 5 6 References Edit a b Seinfeld Season 7 Episodes TV Guide Retrieved December 10 2021 a b c Seinfeld Season 7 Inside Look The Maestro DVD Sony Pictures Home Entertainment 2006 a b c Seinfeld Season 7 DVD bonus material Notes About Nothing subtitles New York lawmakers invoke Seinfeld comparisons with sitting on the job bill New York Post Retrieved September 28 2023 Standing Is Tiring SIT Act would let workers sit down on the job WNYW Retrieved September 28 2023 Churchill Taking a stand for sitting down Times Union Retrieved September 28 2023 External links Edit The Maestro at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title The Maestro Seinfeld amp oldid 1177568002, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
