The "Seinfeld" Connections

The Seinfeld Connections

In the three-part episode of "Seinfeld," where Kramer (Michael Richards) goes to Los Angeles, there are a few references to "Murphy Brown."
In this episode, Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) writes a script for a "Murphy Brown" episode (Jerry later tells her that she can't just write the script, she also has to watch the show.) Also in this episode, Kramer goes on an "episode" of "Murphy Brown" as her secretary, Stephen Snell.
Here's what is said in the Murphy part of that episode. This is my first attempt at a transcript, but I think it is all correct.

(Kramer is wearing a mustard colored suit. Murphy enters wearing a light green pantsuit and is still pregnant. Kramer is typing.)

Murphy Brown: Hi, I'm Murphy Brown, you must be my new secretary.
Cosmo Kramer: Oh, ahhh... good morning, Ms. Brown.
MB: And you are?
CK: Oh, I'm Stephen Snell.
MB: Snell.... Well, hello Mr. Snell. (shakes his hand)
CK: Stephen.
MB: Stephen?
CK: Yes.
MB: Are you familiar with this computer system?
CK: Oh, I'm familiar.
MB: Stephen Snell, I know people, and I have a very good feeling about you. (Walks into her office.)

(Kramer goes back to typing recklessly and quickly, and takes a bite out of a bagel.)
"Seinfeld" and "Murphy" both had their final episode this year. "Seinfeld's" got much more hype and really over-shadowed Murphy's. They were both wonderful shows, but I really do wish "Murphy" got a bit more publicity.

Also, Jane Leeves (who was Audrey Cohen on Murphy) had the part as "the virgin" on a few episodes (including the finale) of "Seinfeld."

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