I really enjoyed this audiobook. With a forward from Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Richards takes the listener down memory lane, watching Seinfeld episodes for the first time, as he states he never liked watching his own performances. He describes how the Cosmo Kramer character developed into one of the most memorable supporting roles in television history and earning the actor a pair of Emmy awards.
Richards comments on unforgettable episodes such as “the Chinese restaurant,” “The Big Salad,” “The Junior Mint,” “The puffy shirt,” “The Merv Griffin Show ,” “Marine biologist,” and of course, no soup for you, “The Soup Nazi.” Richards recalls how Larry David decided on the name Cosmo for his beloved television persona. The show about nothing proved it was about everything.
Richards, who does a fantastic job of narrating, recalls how Seinfeld was losing energy for the hit sitcom, despite the show retaining a mass appeal. After Seinfeld, Richards was offered his own show, “The Michael Richards Show.” He recalls the sloppy process in developing the show, and why he feels the show only survived eight episodes.
The actor returned to stand-up comedy, but after being heckled, Richards used a racial slur which halted his career. Richards goes into detail what happened that night and what made him ultimately lose his cool. Additionally, Richards talks about being diagnosed with cancer, forming a comedy act with Ed Begley Jr., his search for his father, being drafted into the Army (sharing many hilarious stories), and his constant search for spirituality.
By: Michael Richards, Jerry Seinfeld – foreword
Narrated by: Michael Richards
Length: 15 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 06-04-24
