Jason Alexander's salary demands during Seinfeld's final season reached such heights that even he feared they were hurting the television industry.
Jason Alexander deserves an Emmy | Seinfeld
In the world of television, only a handful of television shows have managed to create the impact that Seinfeld has. Created by Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David, the series ran for nine successful seasons, from 1989 to 1998, and has continued to enjoy enduring popularity. Leaving an indelible mark on television history, the show was not without its challenges.
Back in 1998, Jason Alexander revealed how he found himself at the center of a heated debate about actors' salaries. The actor felt that his per-episode salary demands were outrageous and felt that his demands had potentially damaged the finances of television history as a whole.
While Jerry Seinfeld has continued to enjoy massive success thanks to his hit NBC show in the 1990s, his three on-screen best friends also deserve equal acclaim. Featuring Jason Alexander as George Costanza, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes and Michael Richards as Cosmo Kramer, the trio has been as important to the show's success as Seinfeld has been.
