Ricky Gervais is 'The Marriage Ref'

February 04, 2011 Television

Funnyman Ricky Gervais skewered Hollywood at the Golden Globes -- now he's counseling couples with marriage problems. Somehow, that makes sense.

"Extra's" AJ Calloway sat down with "The Marriage Ref" producer Jerry Seinfeld and guest "Ref" Gervais for a hilarious conversation. Check out the witty repartee!

Vote! Who Should Comedy Central Roast Next?

August 02, 2010 Poll Vault

Now that his peers have mercilessly ribbed David Hasselhoff, "Extra" and PopEater.com want to know who should be the next one to get Comedy Central's royal "roasted" treatment.

Paltrow Headed to 'The Marriage Ref'

April 16, 2010 Television

Like her friend Madonna, Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow will be a celebrity judge on NBC's "The Marriage Ref," a source tells "Extra."

She'll be on a panel that will include Jerry Seinfeld, and comedian/judge for "Last Comic Standing," Greg Giraldo.

Jerry Seinfeld's New Gig As... 'The Marriage Ref'

March 03, 2010 Television

Would you want Jerry Seinfeld to give you marital advice? He's banking on it, as he readies the premiere of his new primetime show, "The Marriage Ref" for NBC (airing this Thursday at 10 PM).

Seinfeld sat down with "Extra" to chat about the show and how he came up with the idea. "I was having an argument with my wife and I just thought this is just... if there was one third person here this could end right now. Any reasonable person would come in and see that I'm right and she's wrong," said Jerry.

Madonna, Sarah Silverman Join Seinfeld's 'Marriage Ref'

February 12, 2010 Television

Madonna, Sarah Silverman Join Jerry Seinfeld's 'Marriage Ref'

"Extra" has learned what star power will be joining funnyman Jerry Seinfeld on his new show, "The Marriage Ref!"

In the promo for the show (sneak peak airing Sunday, Feb. 28 on NBC), Alec Baldwin and Kelly Ripa candidly comment -- and judge who's right and wrong in real-life disputes between real-life spouses.

Other stars who will call the shots include Madonna, Sarah Silverman, Larry David, Ricky Gervais, Matt Lauer, Cedric the Entertainer, Matthew Broderick and Martin Short.

"The Marriage Ref" officially premieres Thursday, March 4.

"Extra" wants to know: Who do you want to see as a judge on "The Marriage Ref?" Leave a comment below!

Behind the Scenes with 'Seinfeld'

October 02, 2009 Television

Jerry, Elaine, Kramer and George are back -- and "Extra" has behind-the-scenes footage of the gang's reunion on "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

Behind the scenes of the Seinfeld reunion

'Curb' Confronts Michael Richards Blowup

September 16, 2009 Celebrity Highlights

Larry David reunited the cast of "Seinfeld" for an episode of "Curb Your Enthusiasm" -- and he tells "Extra" that the show will touch on Michael Richards' comedy club blowup.

"He wanted to," David explained when asked if Richards felt comfortable addressing the drama onscreen. "He made a terrible mistake." David added that Richards deserves a second chance after being shunned in Tinseltown the past three years.

The show's star, Jerry Seinfeld, tells "Extra" that he believes that the reunion episodes will please fans. "It's a very good show. I think the audience will like it."

"Curb Your Enthusiam" premieres Sunday night on HBO.

12 Facts about 'Seinfeld'

No Hugs, No Lessons

“Seinfeld” is known as a show about nothing — and “No Hugs No Lessons” was the Seinfeld producers’ mantra.

Bi-Coastal

“Seinfeld” was set in New York City’s Upper West Side, but was shot mainly in Los Angeles.

Top Show

“Seinfeld” led the Nielsens in its sixth and ninth seasons and finished among the top two (along with NBC’s “ER”) — every year from 1994 to 1998.

Pricey Product Push

“Seinfeld” became the first television series to get more than $1 million a minute for advertising — a fee previously commanded only by the Super Bowl.

Award-Worthy

"Seinfeld" has won 10 Primetime Emmy Awards, and was nominated for 68 Emmys. The wins include Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Michael Richards (1993, 1994, 1997), Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series - Julia Louis-Dreyfus (1996) and Outstanding Comedy Series (1993).

The Nominees Are...

Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander never won an Emmy for their roles on the show, but were nominated multiple times: Seinfeld was nominated 5 times for Outstanding Lead Actor for a Comedy Series (1992-96) and Alexander 7 times for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (1992-98).

Ol' Blue Eyes Connection

The final episode of Seinfeld aired on the same day that Frank Sinatra died — May 14, 1998.

Finale Fan Base

The final episode enjoyed a huge audience, estimated at 76 million viewers (58 percent of all viewers that night), making it the third most-watched finale in television history, behind “M*A*S*H” and “Cheers.”

Money-Maker

By the end of its final season it was reported that the show generated about $200 million a year in pure profit for NBC — who supposedly offered Jerry Seinfeld $5 million an episode to continue for just one more season.

From TV to DVD

On November 6, 2007, “Seinfeld: The Complete Series” was released on DVD. The final season and the complete series set included a 2007 reunion of the four main cast members and Larry David.