It's sad that after all these years of rewatching this clip, I'm just NOW realizing that Bookman is checking random books in Jerry's apartment to see if they belong to the library. 😄

@shai.loves.tacos.

4 жыл бұрын

Afrikanxl it’s sad that your comment made me realize that too 💀😂😂

@surferdude44444

4 жыл бұрын

I thought he was checking Seinfeld's books to make sure they were appropriate.

@JacksonWithrow82

4 жыл бұрын

@@surferdude44444 Yeah seeing if he can get a window into the perp's mind. lolol (and probably seeing if they're library property)

@toddinthemiddle

4 жыл бұрын

@Brown Recluse Bear dude... that info is discussed in the episode by Kramer

@joevictor53

4 жыл бұрын

Oh my days. I've always been so focused on how funny he is but I never looked at what he was doing

This guy should have won an Emmy just for this scene. One of the best in the whole series.

@Monster_Mover_Stocks

8 жыл бұрын

+Matt Woolley I was thinking exactly the same thing.

@MAMP

8 жыл бұрын

Do you think it was all done in 1 take, unedited?

@Monster_Mover_Stocks

8 жыл бұрын

lilbromarky1 After watching some of the Seinfeld blooper videos on KZread, I'd be surprised if they did it in one take. Seems the cast broke character quite a bit due to the hilarious writing.

@leststoner

7 жыл бұрын

excellent scene. wow

@drServitis

7 жыл бұрын

He could have done a better job, though this was good. He came across too hesitant and uncertain of himself. When he took the check from Jerry, for example. He took it kindly and gratefully almost, and in the next moment he was speaking harshly, which is his style. He should have grabbed the check harshly from Jerry too, in keeping with the theme. I am a critic, and so I'm right.

Phillip Baker Hall took a four minute cameo and turned it into a masterclass in acting.

@roberthevern6169

2 ай бұрын

The 'Hard Eight' PTA movie, with John C Reilly! All three favorites of mine!

@LuckyCharms777

2 ай бұрын

Lt. Bookman reminds me of a combination of Sergeant Joe Friday from Dragnet, and Mr. Woodman, the principal in Welcome Back, Kotter.

@paradoxward2533

2 ай бұрын

@@LuckyCharms777 You're right...., that is probably where he got his inspiration for the role....

@marladavis9232

Ай бұрын

So true!

@Zak6959

Ай бұрын

One of the best straight man comedy skits ever.

RIP Phillip Baker Hall One of the GREATEST comedy performances ever on this show!!!

@mr.0lvera922

2 жыл бұрын

I just heard. Sucks. R.i.p.

@metsr18rhq

2 жыл бұрын

Seen this episode dozens of times and he makes laugh every single time. R.I.P.

@willy970

2 жыл бұрын

Why I came here.

@brucef310

2 жыл бұрын

He had a heart attack from seeing a dominatrix

@Ashbash-kf5xd

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve loved him as an actor since I saw this. I’m sad he’s gone. Tremendous Actor.

The best non-recurring character.

@11matt11

4 жыл бұрын

So many young actors got a Seinfeld bump after the 4th season, it became the most important show on TV for an actor to get on. I always felt Philip Baker Hall came on too early in the third season, and he missed his chance. Then you look at his IMDB page, you realize the exact opposite happened. Because the show went into syndication in 1995, He went from guest spots on TV shows and TV movies, to supporting roles in major motion pictures. Nice to see he also benefited from one of the best and funniest Seinfeld characters ever.

@troy16

4 жыл бұрын

@@11matt11 Bill Irwin as Mr.Fields was pure gold too. I always wondered why he never came back, perhaps it was health reasons.

@domcodirect8921

4 жыл бұрын

2nd is the Mohel

@charleswalter2902

4 жыл бұрын

He really should have been re-occurring.

@nickknowles8402

4 жыл бұрын

@@charleswalter2902 i agree, but i dont see how he could have been incorporated in the script lol

Just heard an interview he did a few years ago. He said after this brief role, he never had to audition for a part again. His agent would call and say “if you want this part, it’s yours” What an episode!

@patrickmosley5085

29 күн бұрын

Yer got that right!!!!!!

@geraldstephens6612

18 күн бұрын

Batman, Punisher & Wolverine can learn at lot from the Bookman.

@Espina907

7 күн бұрын

Brilliant

RIP Mr Bookman, the finest library cop the world ever knew

@goldenvulture6818

Жыл бұрын

Correction: Library Gestapo

@mariobros4448

Жыл бұрын

they just don't make them like they used to

@streamofconsciousness5826

2 ай бұрын

He's gone, I can tell my Aunt she does not have to hide in the cellar anymore, she took out a Nancy Drew book and left it on the bus...... I told her to just pay for it and she said she did not think it would matter, that he would be on her like a pit bull on a poodle. These little moments that make or break a life, 34 years for a one second lapse of attention.

"You and your goodtime buddies." might be my single favorite line of all time

@lisak603

4 ай бұрын

Joy Boy!!!

@musek5048

4 ай бұрын

the goodtime buddies, up to no good.

@luminousbulb

2 ай бұрын

That line was never my bag

@jasonbower7763

Ай бұрын

me too man lmao

@TeddyRumble

22 күн бұрын

Genuis writing, genius delivery.

I bought instant coffee because of the library cop

@perfectsense3240

7 жыл бұрын

Rebphoenix it's freeze-dried, freeze-dried crystals

@w.vanheck6392

7 жыл бұрын

Rebphoenix LOL,ME TOO.

@jameshalleluyah8133

7 жыл бұрын

Holy shit I thought I was the only one! I don't even drink coffee.

@catsadilla324

7 жыл бұрын

did you put it in the cupboard and forget about it?

@davisjugroop3782

7 жыл бұрын

and when you need it , is it still there?

His snaps are the best. “Well let me tell you something, funny boy.” “Well lemme give ya a hint, junior!” “Well I got a flash for ya, joyboy.”

@mr.0lvera922

2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Love it!

@Ashbash-kf5xd

2 жыл бұрын

And Jerry almost breaks every time.

@StudioMod

2 жыл бұрын

And now he passed! RIP!

@peterpetito3835

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know how Jerry didn’t completely lose it at “JoyBoy”.

@Ashbash-kf5xd

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterpetito3835 it honestly makes you wonder if he add libbed a lot of that, or if it was actually scripted

I love how he’s randomly checking books around Jerry’s apartment to see if they’re library property 😂

@TheBeatles..

7 ай бұрын

oh..is that why!!! 👍👍👍

@americanwoman7078

5 ай бұрын

Hysterical

@JonManko

3 ай бұрын

I just realized that too after all these years hahaha😂 so funny

@kaycey7361

2 ай бұрын

You always get some new information from the comments which gets overlooked.

Phillip Baker Hall richly deserved an Emmy for this episode.

I love how Jerry is trying so hard not to laugh lol

@magtovi

3 жыл бұрын

No, he is not trying at all.

@MightyYoungSir

3 жыл бұрын

i bet you do joyboy

@jalexandertdavies

3 жыл бұрын

But not too hard

@summitgrewal

3 жыл бұрын

@@MightyYoungSir q

@owenrees7544

3 жыл бұрын

Let me tell you something funny boy....

He never breaks character. You'd never want him to break character.

@Unz360

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you and your good time buddies break character all the time don't ya?

@andyinoregon

3 жыл бұрын

@Mind Absorber ... he didn't have a character.

@bskee001

3 жыл бұрын

He never breaks character huh? You never want him to break character do ya now? “Well let me tell you something about character sir, character is something you never break! Understand?”

@BillGraper

3 жыл бұрын

Character? What do you know about character? Ever draw a picture of Mickey Mouse? Or doodle a picture of Garfield?

@podunkcitizen2562

3 жыл бұрын

@@Unz360 Ya, I thought so, joy boy!

RIP Philip Baker Hall. This scene was one of the best in the entire series. How he kept his face straight is beyond me.

@richardpaulhall

2 жыл бұрын

"This scene was one of the best in the entire series. How he kept his face straight is beyond me." > This scene is not funny at all.

@sharonsmith2771

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardpaulhall what Seinfeld scenes do you consider funny? This always makes me laugh,and i have seen it many times.

@jimhirsch4482

2 жыл бұрын

PBH should have won an Emmy for this performance!! RIP sir.

@mothertwinkles4198

2 жыл бұрын

A real actor.

@Alma_Gertrude

Жыл бұрын

I agree. He reminds me of Joe Friday from Dragnet.

This is easily, hands down, without a doubt, the greatest guest appearance on the history of the show and arguably one of the greatest guest appearances of all time.

@fascinatinglist9654

Жыл бұрын

What about the moyel

@robharris5467

Жыл бұрын

Larry used him in Curb. He was the Dr who got upset because LD called at his house.

@spencer_jackson542

Жыл бұрын

I don't see that

@robharris5467

Жыл бұрын

@@spencer_jackson542 kzread.info/dash/bejne/mKB5stmHnKaol5s.html

@MoltenFungus

Жыл бұрын

@@robharris5467 he was also in a movie called sour grapes, which got killed by the critics but I thought it was a pretty funny movie.

Jerry can barely keep from laughing.

@WakandaBabe

8 жыл бұрын

You know, that is true, but if he could act the sitcom wouldn't be as funny!

@stepheng9746

8 жыл бұрын

+ohsnapiam59 There have been alot of scenes throughout the Show where you can tell they laugh and try and hold it in.

@Intellect1618

8 жыл бұрын

+Stephen Glatsky The one scene Jerry said he had the hardest time not laughing was when Kramer was bent back by the red glow from his apartment. It took them numerous takes and Jerry just couldn't contain himself.

@ardalla535

7 жыл бұрын

Jerry can always barely keep from laughing

@TheSagaContinuesWu

6 жыл бұрын

thats why i like jerry's mediocre acting, he finds the material so hilarious he cant help from smiling

Absolutely hilarious. I think Jerry was having a really hard time keeping a straight face during the apartment scene

@irishmarine3

8 жыл бұрын

You can tell there was just no way he wasn't going to laugh, I think that's why it made it into the final cut!

@thomasfrye8996

7 жыл бұрын

Definitely couldn't keep straight face

@MichaelPolios

7 жыл бұрын

nah he just can't act haha

@francainable

6 жыл бұрын

They always laugh in Seinfeld, they laugh at the comedy of the situation, rather than pretending it's not funny. That's why it has such a natural feel to it. If this was happening you would definitely be pissing yourself, I think it makes it funnier

@pittland44

5 жыл бұрын

You can absolutely tell that he's just struggling to keep it together and stay in character.

Mr. Bookman was spot-on with his assessment of Jerry Seinfeld. He saw the truth behind the facade.

@frankdayton731

2 жыл бұрын

He and Newman would've made good pals.

@jaengen

Жыл бұрын

Yep Jerry the joy boy!

@roguesheep3083

Жыл бұрын

Him and his good time buddies

@davedrifter416

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, flashy, makin’ the scene, flaunting convention!

@backfru

Жыл бұрын

Mr funny boy the joke maker. it's all a big joke

My favorite guest on the show ever. He never cracked a smile or looked like he was trying not to laugh. He was perfectly in control of his character the whole scene even while Jerry is smiling and trying not to laugh. Great acting skills 👏 👏 👏

@dennisgallagher

Жыл бұрын

I guess you missed the Terry Hatcher episode. It was spectacular.

@kuruptzZz

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a great actor vs a terrible one lol

@danielzimmy69

Жыл бұрын

I read somewhere that that "Sure go ahead and laugh if you want to" line from 1:21 to 124 was improvised because Jerry genuinely couldn't stop laughing.

@christofferjenzen78

Жыл бұрын

Philip Baker Hall was a real pro. Great collabs with P.T Anderson,his work in Magnolia is great,he doesnt tip his hat either way and despite the horrible accusations against him,he cant even remember what he did which atleast would make gim be able to feel guilt or ne forgiven but he is just lost,dying and he cant even feel regret,jist shame,you pity this man who presumably did something vile and unforgivable and since Anderson doesnt develop the character terribly, Hall has to do the heavy lifting and he does,its all in his eyes and posture. And Hard eight has a great cast and that he has the lead is so unconventional and for him it mustve felt like a reward for all those decades of character work. I always liked PBH and if you look at his resume,it is very impressive.

@lunarialoonatic

Жыл бұрын

@@kuruptzZz well of course. Jerry said multiple times he’s not an actor

Don’t forget the writers who wrote those lines. Pure genius.

@chrissantos5580

3 жыл бұрын

True but this scene was all about the performance

@eyeswideshut7354

3 жыл бұрын

Those are the REAL “goodtime buddies”

@thegadflygang5381

2 жыл бұрын

This is all about delivery and direction. The lines are good but the whole package is brilliant... I will say, the "Pee Pees and Wee Wees" and "joy boy" is as good as it gets. Everytime

@paulernst9955

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrissantos5580 you

@CheyennefromTaos

2 жыл бұрын

Bill... SHUT UP, FUNNYBOY !!!

Til' this day I still don't know why this character wasn't brought back as a semi-regular. His execution is brilliant.

@mikeread4329

9 жыл бұрын

BigBad Bryant But it makes the experience special

@CommonSenseless1993

9 жыл бұрын

Michael Reed I guess you're right but the greedy viewer inside of me wants to see more

@mikeread4329

9 жыл бұрын

BigBad Bryant Same

@KevinSimmons8888

9 жыл бұрын

BigBad Bryant Larry David did bring him back, but on Curb Your Enthusiasm as Larry's grumpy doctor/neighbor. He has the same demeanor in both series.

@Grant25

9 жыл бұрын

Kevin Simmons yes there was one prick involved

The way his face changes when he says “Maybe that turns you on, Seinfeld.” Lol

He single handedly made this one of the best seinfeld episodes ever. I never get sick of watching that scene.

Brilliant! This guy is a carbon-copy of a tough-guy 1940s or '50s cop! He definitely deserved an Emmy for this!

@harizotoh7

3 жыл бұрын

I think he's doing a Dragnet parody.

@RichardTetta

3 жыл бұрын

@@harizotoh7 yeah, Id say hes obviously riffing on Joe Friday

@no1guy825

3 жыл бұрын

they don't hand out Emmy's for every good performance out there. It's a prestigious award. I want you to really think....just how many times you've seen someone make this exact fucking comment on some random KZread clip from a movie or a show. You've seen it a lot, haven't you? A whole heck of a lot? These are rhetorical queries. The answer is....there's an army of you putzes, swooning over every halfway decent acting job out there. Countless shows. Countless movies. You think they ALL deserve Emmys?! Every actor who does their fucking job? Who sells a scene? Emmys are for fucking Brandos and Daniel-Day Lewises!!! They're for champions!

@jwc3o2

3 жыл бұрын

@@RichardTetta nah, Friday was a lot more monochrome: this guy comes off more like Scanlon on Barney Miller with his sudden jerky movements

@billc5378

3 жыл бұрын

And he looks just like the sheriff from The Rifleman too! I was half expecting Lucas to come in and blow Seinfeld away like the cable cops.

"..you and your good time buddies.." LMAO

@chrisperez1004

3 жыл бұрын

Epilogue ...best line ever on the series

@polipolimaui

3 жыл бұрын

Joy boy

@BillGraper

3 жыл бұрын

I've seen your type before. Flashy. Makin' the scene.

@pickle8649

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisperez1004 lmao yeah.. this show was so ahead of its time. best sitcom ever (with frasier)

@MightyYoungSir

3 жыл бұрын

Sure, go ahead, laugh if you want to..

Every bit of PBH’s performance here is pitch-perfect: his hard-boiled detective idioms, his comedic timing, his shutting Jerry’s smarminess down at every turn, his accusatory tone and gestures. He’s matching wits with Jerry perfectly, where Jerry is often painted as the smartest or most level-headed person in the room. It’s what makes PBH arguably the best guest star to ever feature on the show, and a truly memorable performance out of his whole career. He will be sorely missed.

@JK-br1mu

Жыл бұрын

Jerry still looks like the smartest and most level-headed person in the room in this scene.

@paulromsky9527

10 ай бұрын

He was channeling Jack Webb from "Dragnet". kzread.info/dash/bejne/nq6TsbyPm8Kro5M.html

Seinfeld was on the verge of cracking, this entire scene. What a masterful performance by Hall. 😆 Gotta be one of the best "minor characters" in the history of the show.

@stevekov6740

10 ай бұрын

I agree. I love this show and I do like Jerry Seinfeld as a person but the character Jerry is very idle-hands like as are Kramer and George. Elaine isn't but she is indifferent like they are. Needless to say I thoroughly enjoyed the finale except Newman should have gone to jail with them too for all of his fraudulent actions (most notably hoarding mail bags).

I love how this guy only appears for one episode and yet he somehow managed to be one of the most iconic characters.

@bobcranston3414

3 жыл бұрын

I believe he was in two episodes.

@redacted2275

3 жыл бұрын

He reappears in the series finale at the trial.

@blabla-rg7ky

3 жыл бұрын

it's happened with many side characters throughout the years. It's happened with the Soup Nazi, with Babbu But (or whatever his name is spelled like), with the woman in the fix-up episode (can't remember her name at the moment), and many others, honestly. There have been many one-time appearances in this sitcom of great side characters, like the virgin woman for example from the episode called "the virgin" (or was it "the contest"?? I don't remember), or ben shneider, or the guy in the apology episode, and many others....

@chasbodaniels1744

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, James Spader plays the recovering alcoholic who goes nuts behind the ice cream counter in The Apology episode. I’d never seen him before, but he took over his scenes so completely that I figured he wasn’t your standard one-off character.

@blabla-rg7ky

3 жыл бұрын

@@chasbodaniels1744 yeah, that's the guy I was referring to, but in the good old fashioned way of me remembering shit when it matters (sarcasm) I forgot his name, even though he's pretty famous. That's him alright...

I got a flash for you, joy boy, party time is OVER!

@ImmortalDisciple

8 жыл бұрын

The whole scene was great but that comment made me laugh for minutes after it was over. Joy boy...so funny.

@richardconnelly4508

6 жыл бұрын

I know your type, Seinfeld... Flashy...making the "scene".

@DEADG6D

5 жыл бұрын

LOL

@outlaw9657

5 жыл бұрын

"Yeah I know your kind...going around watching funny KZread videos...laughing and commenting. You think this is all a joke right? Well I got news for you cute fingers..."

@janedoe-ex5wo

4 жыл бұрын

LOL!!!!

“Well, I got a flash for ya, Joy-boy: Party time is over.” Bookman from Seinfeld, my favourite guest character of all time. I've never laughed so hard. RIP Phillip Baker Hall.

RIP Phillip Baker Hall. One of my favorite character actors literally was just thinking about him and seen a few days ago knowing that he was getting to such a high age. Such a great actor.

@mr.0lvera922

2 жыл бұрын

R.i.p.

@nicolahmbrook9002

2 жыл бұрын

My family and I have been watching movies together remotely since COVID and last night we watched Midnight Run. He had a serious role but we all commented about how we can still hear Bookman in it. What a great actor. A loss for everyone.

@ElliottNest39

2 жыл бұрын

Check out Hard Eight - Philip Baker Hall is outstanding.

@jamesbarlow6423

2 жыл бұрын

He was incredible in "Magnolia"

@worsethanhitlerpt.2539

Жыл бұрын

See that guy in lots of movies instantly "Hey its BOOKMAN!!!!"

"I remember when the librarian was a much older woman: Kindly, discreet, unattractive. We didn't know anything about her private life. We didn't want to know anything about her private life. She didn't have a private life."

@pittland44

5 жыл бұрын

I've had the good fortune to know three librarians that were all stone cold foxes. They made reading fun.

@uruiamnot

5 жыл бұрын

Librarian meme: imgur.com/9PWJdeZ

@Skelly5962

5 жыл бұрын

@Wolf Alpha 900 Blame Facebook.

@steveg8322

5 жыл бұрын

Got that, kewpie doll......

@wandaperi

5 жыл бұрын

…but can she eat just one pig ?! :P \ #MarriedWithChildren

That was a master class in comedy acting. A perfect example of how the use of timing and pace in the delivery can turn what were probably only moderately funny lines on paper, into comedy gold.

@jorg1206

9 жыл бұрын

Truest of comments, SmithDorian!

@robertdefrank2550

9 жыл бұрын

TheSmithDorian Agree that "Bookman" was a priceless character.....as was the Soup Nazi...

@guguigugu

8 жыл бұрын

+TheSmithDorian comedy without timing is just a bunch of talk.

@darinpearson2554

6 жыл бұрын

Perfect comment.

@jfitz3133

5 жыл бұрын

It was done in several takes.

Of many fantastic Seinfeld episodes, this was among the best.

RIP Philip Baker. His performance here is absolutely legendary.

@LoneLee2022

2 жыл бұрын

It is..................

The applause he received when exiting after the first performance was well deserved. Brilliant acting!

I just love the fact the character is named Mr. Bookman 😂😂

@stevejay5503

4 жыл бұрын

"That's like having an ice cream man named Cone!" Lol

@mayhemjr.803

3 жыл бұрын

And he's a library cop

@kpkndusa

3 жыл бұрын

I had a shop teacher named Klinkhamer, no joke.

@mayhemjr.803

3 жыл бұрын

@@kpkndusa shop teachers should have names like... Lefty...Three Fingers McGee....or One Eye Horowitz🙂

@thebrinx9632

2 жыл бұрын

@@mayhemjr.803 Haaahaaaa Haaa Haaa

Has there ever been another actor who did this much in such little screentime? I can't think of anyone who even comes close. This was lightning in a bottle.

@bossfan49

5 ай бұрын

Stephen Tobolowski as holistic healer Tor Eckman. Very different vibe though.

Rest in Paradise, Mr. Hall. One of the most memorable special guest appearances on this show.

To this day, I still use "You and your good time buddies" when giving someone a hard time.

@morenteria2988

2 жыл бұрын

That's pure gold

@LKsVids

2 жыл бұрын

Same

@LAGreg123

2 жыл бұрын

In honor of the passing of Philip Baker Hall, I will start using this Great line today and for as long as I can remember it.

@morenteria2988

2 жыл бұрын

@@LAGreg123 Go ahead! You and your good time buddies!!

@TheMary0831

Жыл бұрын

It's too good not to reuse. Thank you.

I consider this the biggest missed opportunity in television history. If they had added the library cop to the toilet book episode with George it would have been perfect. George decides to throw the toilet book in the river but can't do it, so he hands it to Jerry. The library cop is out for a walk and spots Jerry throwing the book into the river. It would have been so damn good.

@NJGuy1973

7 жыл бұрын

Maybe someday the world will be ready for that.

@sabrinaphillips916

6 жыл бұрын

Ouroboros612 nice!! You're right about that, woulda been classic!! Nice way to close the loop on the characters

@Isidorios

6 жыл бұрын

As I recall, Bookman testifies against Seinfeld in the trial in the final episode, so the loop got closed!

@jaslynkingston7533

5 жыл бұрын

Ouroboros612 lol!!!!!

@johnstucko2740

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea!!

RIP Philip Baker Hall. A good man and outstanding character actor. He was well known and respected for a variety of serious roles but here turned in one of the funniest comedy roles that most of us have ever seen. Larry David said that no one on the show ever made him laugh as hard as PMH. “Party time is over.”

@markeggins890

Жыл бұрын

Guess that is why he asked him back for Curb...

"Maybe that's how you get your kicks?":):):) I caught Seinfeld right after it went into syndication, it was just OK (the early seasons). But it was this episode that got me hooked on Seinfeld. Thankyou Phillip Hal, RIP.

Philip Baker Hall is an amazing actor.

@hansgrueber8169

3 жыл бұрын

yes, if you haven't seen it, check out the movie "Hard Eight". PBH is the main character and its directed by Paul Thomas Anderson of Boogie Nights fame.

@joemckim1183

3 жыл бұрын

@@hansgrueber8169 That is a great movie. PSH is also great in his Seinfeld guest appearance as the library cop.

@claudiocorleone7856

3 жыл бұрын

His speech on Boogie Nights to Burt Reynolds was iconic.

@nomanor74

3 жыл бұрын

@@claudiocorleone7856 He will always be Floyd Gondolli to me.

@freelancerAM

3 жыл бұрын

Talented Mr. Ripley

I don't judge a man by the length of his hair or the kind of music he listens to. Rock was never my bag. But you put on a pair of shoes when you walk into the New York Public Library, fella!

@toddinthemiddle

4 жыл бұрын

Cavan King: i love that little exclamation the most, and recite it from time to time. It's right up there with: I remember when the librarian was a much older woman; kindly, discreet. unattractive. We didn't know anything about her private life...we didn't want to know anything about her private life...she didn't have a private life. bookman was the best!

@thecavman

4 жыл бұрын

@@toddinthemiddle That's gotta be up there with the best episode.

@casualobserver2380

4 жыл бұрын

@@thecavman thanks for the recap. Just a hunch but I think most got it the first time.

@thecavman

4 жыл бұрын

First day on KZread @@casualobserver2380? Welcome. Clearly you're not gonna like it.

@casualobserver2380

4 жыл бұрын

@@thecavman nope I have been around long enough to notice that way too many people are zombies like yourself that think quoting a video from KZread in the comment section is a worth while endeavor.

"We didn't know anything about her private life-we didn't want to know anything about her private life!" RIP Bookman. One of the best side characters in the show!

@piano-ccc1026

24 күн бұрын

That line makes me laugh so hard

RIP Philip Baker Hall, I'll propose a toast to the library cop the next time I'm making the scene with my good time buddies!

There are only a few characters on the show that ever eclipsed the main 4 cast members, Bookman was 100% one of those few.

@ianmcpherson2171

2 жыл бұрын

Soup Nazi is another

@jamesanthony5681

2 жыл бұрын

The mohel was another.

@richardkrilljr.8711

2 жыл бұрын

J. Peterman Bookman Jackie Chiles Mr. Kruger The Soup Nazi Frank & Estelle Costanza And of course Newman ! Those were the best guest actors on the show!

@TonyEggg

2 жыл бұрын

Jackie Chiles

@SimpleManGuitars1973

2 жыл бұрын

@@richardkrilljr.8711 Frank and Estelle are absolutely hilarious beyond belief. I've actually met the guy that played the Soup Nazi and he's one of the nicest people I've ever met. He said it was really fun being on the show.

"hippies burning library cards"

@jaslynkingston7533

5 жыл бұрын

GAMERBROCK lol😂

@clayz1

3 жыл бұрын

I’m only now getting how good that little reference is. Hippies burned their draft cards. But to Bookman that memory would become library cards. The rest of this whole scene is so good though that its just another well written joke among many.

@MightyYoungSir

3 жыл бұрын

bet'ya get a real kick outta that

@silverdrillpickle7596

3 жыл бұрын

Ya Got me too

R.I.P to a fantastic actor

Immediately came here when I heard he passed. Absolutely brilliant. RIP

That bit in Jerry's apartment has got to be the best 2 and a half minutes in television history.

@davecee4459

5 жыл бұрын

Agree.

@berwick777

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, I’d say so. Makes me afraid to go to the library 📚😀

@11matt11

4 жыл бұрын

I just read a Rolling Stone article that said Philip Baker Hall never had to read for a part again after being on Seinfeld, it made him so much in demand. He went from guest sports on TV shows and TV movies to supporting roles in major motion pictures. I'm so happy for him and he deserved it, as this is one of my favorite laughs ever.

@sinoroman

4 жыл бұрын

two and a half menutes? lel

@t.b.player7102

4 жыл бұрын

That and SNLs cowbell skit.

I've never seen a more dead pan delivery. It's a miraculous comedy performance and I never tire from watching this amazing scene. To me it defines the essence of why I love this show.

@jfitz3133

5 жыл бұрын

It was done in several takes.

@craigbusick9676

5 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant.

@icemachine79

4 жыл бұрын

I think it was based on Jack Webb's character "Detective Joe Friday" from Dragnet. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aq2Yupmue6q-f5M.html

@Sena-co1ug

4 жыл бұрын

J Fitz can you blame them? Who could keep their shit together in that situation, much less Jerry, who apparently sucks at keeping a straight face.

@garysolorzano3216

4 жыл бұрын

@@icemachine79 It absolutely was. The writers went all out to capture Friday's staccato, no nonsense style, and they nailed it. Webb himself couldn't have written this any better.

RIP Mr Bookman. This was a masterpiece

@88Doug

Жыл бұрын

This will always be one of the best TV scenes!!

@antrimlariot2386

Жыл бұрын

That gesture with his coat at the end was the perfect full stop to yeah what should have been an Emmy Award. Timeless!

Phillip's acting was literally not making Jerry's acting easier and you can notice by the laughter they're both holding back, he was so full of perfect comedy timing in this scene. AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!

This delivery is out of this world, especially since Jerry is semi-laughing most of the time

@emintey

2 жыл бұрын

He couldn't contain himself...could anyone?

@Edyth_Hedd

2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how many takes it took to get through it. Philip Baker Hall is a genius.

@rondegray5312

2 жыл бұрын

I'd love to see the outtakes of Jerry just losing it trying to get through this scene. 😆

“Pee pees & wee wees” 🤣. One of the funniest scenes in the entire series. I don’t know how Jerry kept his composure through all that.

@GoSolar

2 жыл бұрын

Not very well. (They had to do several takes; he broke too much.)

@mikeferguson5935

2 жыл бұрын

I don't know Bookman got through the scene without laughing. Best scene in the entire run of the show.

@radhiadeedou8286

Жыл бұрын

Did he?

1:47 and finding drawings of peepees and weewees - I'm officially dead!

The script, the delivery and the timing! Perfection💯💯

261 kids had their minds warped by drawings of pee-pees and wee-wees

“We didn’t know anything about her private life, we didn’t WANT to know anything about her private life!” lol 😂 perfect

@StonedMeadowOfDoom

4 жыл бұрын

She didn't have a private life!

@gullybop1695

4 жыл бұрын

All true hhahahahah

@azzurriblue65

4 жыл бұрын

Every time I hear this scene, it reminds me EXACTLY of the two older, robust craggly women who used to be the librarians at my elementary school. Absolutely spot on.

@billmers3219

4 жыл бұрын

@@azzurriblue65 I know right !!funny shit

@lucasemerimmarques9355

3 жыл бұрын

That was gold

As a professional librarian, I only wish we had more like him in the service. People think stealing from libraries is a victimless crime. They are funded by the taxpayer and the books are for *everyone*.

@markvoelker6620

Жыл бұрын

Well now you have a role model! Just memorize some of his lines: “Well I’ve got a flash for you, joyboy!”

@radhiadeedou8286

Жыл бұрын

They never think about the kid

@vistulacooper6802

Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Sorry

@trickq5883

Жыл бұрын

@@radhiadeedou8286 Or maybe that turns'em on. Maybe that's how they get their kicks.

@thenaturalmidsouth9536

Жыл бұрын

Smarten up, kewpie doll!

What sells it is the finger point, the quick pause THEN the delivery. Well executed.

The world needs a library cop like that right now

This was the best clip of the entire Seinfeld franchise. This guy never broke character. I don't know how he did it.

@brucef310

4 жыл бұрын

It's called doing your job. Plus it wasn't done in one take.

@rossomac21

4 жыл бұрын

Jerry broke character multiple times though 🤣

@gullybop1695

4 жыл бұрын

"You know that little stamp the says New York Public library...well it means alot to me...one whole helluva lot." The "one whole helluva lot" was funny as hell.

@gullybop1695

4 жыл бұрын

@@rossomac21 no he didn't....most people would react with the same facial expressions.

@rossomac21

4 жыл бұрын

@@gullybop1695 he was practically pissing himself with laughter and disbelief. I don't blame him.

R.I.P Philip Baker Hall. Thank you for the laughter📚📖😊👍6/13/22

RIP Bookman. Funniest character in the whole run of Seinfeld.

I have a cute memory of hearing my mom howling laughing in her room and so I went to go see what she was laughing at and it was this episode of Seinfeld. ^_^

@SunBunz

4 жыл бұрын

Awww. That IS cute. I crack up so hard to this too. How could anyone not!? 😂

@billmers3219

4 жыл бұрын

Kimberlee that's awesome!!!

@Norrbottning

3 жыл бұрын

You're cute

@zainop2359

3 жыл бұрын

That's so cute

@Absurdword

3 жыл бұрын

That’s sweet.

Because of the library cop, I got my act together then started reading novels with instant folgers coffee. Thank you sir😁

@IrishCarney

3 жыл бұрын

I hope you went back with an eraser to clean up the nasty drawings you and your party pals made too!

@JonCombo

2 жыл бұрын

We don't want to know about your private life.

This clip deserves so many more likes than it has. The delivery in this is one of the greatest comedic bits ever filmed.

RIP "Mr. Bookman" You had one of the most memorable side splitting guest appearances in Seinfeld. I still laugh incessantly watching this episode. He should have been a regular guest on the show.

“Hard feelings, what do you know about hard feelings “..... Definitely Seinfeld’s greatest one episode character...

@SimpleManGuitars1973

2 жыл бұрын

"While you're thinkin' about that think about this" kills me literally every time. LOL!

@davidpolston2643

2 жыл бұрын

That would be interesting...A list of the best five one episode characters...Another one I liked was Wilfred Brimley ..

"I remember when the librarian was a much older woman, nice, discrete, unattractive. We didn't know anything about her private life. We didn't want to know anything about her private life."

@kalzaAlza

4 жыл бұрын

She didn't have a private life

@gullybop1695

4 жыл бұрын

All true hahahahahahah

@RJ1999x

4 жыл бұрын

Al Bundy had the classic librarian

@IrishCarney

3 жыл бұрын

See now if you'd visited your library more often you'd know to use "discreet" (inconspicuous) instead of "discrete" (specific, individual). I know you and your fancy friends think the library is just a place to leaf through the muscle car and girlie magazines, but did you ever think to crack a dictionary? Who's laughing now, pal?

@sammomin8115

3 жыл бұрын

@@IrishCarney Are you a spelling cop?

R.I.P. Mister Hall...whenever i saw your name in the credits of a movie,i had to watch it for your performance alone...going to watch Hard Eight again,in your memory.

One of the people that followed me through my life. He has been a sight for sore eyes, just a good vibe kind of guy. He will be missed in cinema for me, i hope he did everyrhing he wantes to do in life. RIP

Seinfeld definitely wrote the best minor characters, possibly of any show ever. There are so many characters with five minutes on screen or less and you still remember them

@skiptowne5724

2 жыл бұрын

I always remember the girl taking tickets at the theatre when they all trying to meet up for a movie. Exactly what you said.

@joannpierce5865

2 жыл бұрын

Uncle Leo...... HELLO!

@laurahoward5426

Жыл бұрын

And Larry David, co-creator

@liambeamer1883

Жыл бұрын

@@laurahoward5426 Of course. I meant Seinfeld the show, rather than person. I would guess most of these great characters are Larry David's doing

@sfitz2000

Жыл бұрын

Hello, Neumann.

Without question, one of the finest walk-on performances in TV history. And if you notice, he gets applause from the audience after exiting his first scene. Did anyone else on "Seinfeld" ever receive that? Maybe, but I don't think so.

@lrhoneyghan9203

4 жыл бұрын

Acting genius!

@prow6

4 жыл бұрын

Wasn't this a laugh track?

@212frankiefame

4 жыл бұрын

@@prow6 Back in the day they would film in front of a live studio audience. In the early days they'd even have a little disclaimer at the start of the show.

@eriks8382

4 жыл бұрын

The busboy scene

The single greatest scene in an iconic comedy series

One of my favorite scenes of the series. Rest In Peace, Mr. Baker-Hall

One of the best skits they did. And it was all clean.

@Sonoftutuchoppy

7 жыл бұрын

Clean? He said pee-pee, AND wee-wee.

@Stoney-Jacksman

6 жыл бұрын

that gets you off huh? you and your good time buddies... well I got a flash for you joyboy..Party time is over!

@fromthehaven94

4 жыл бұрын

Too bad they had to make an episode about the f-word.

@fromthehaven94

4 жыл бұрын

@jigyoda I am not a prude, sweetheart. I swing with the best of them.

@fromthehaven94

4 жыл бұрын

@jigyoda If you thought I was complaining, I laughed my ass off with that episode. Two of my high school classmates at the time, they stopped watching Seinfeld afterwards. Their loss.

Listen, I think every single one of us can admit Seinfeld has a lot of fantastic scenes over 9 years of episodes... But this, THIS scene right here, has got to be the absolute best BAR NONE!! I just love the scene soooooooooo much, I put it on repeat and can watch it at any time... Bookman's performance is fucking fantastic

@WilliamViets

3 жыл бұрын

The Chinese restaurant is a close second

@Bob66

3 жыл бұрын

Yes good-but I like the mandelbaums!

@keshoasubuhi

3 жыл бұрын

Let's talk about the Soup Nazi

@mr.c8033

2 жыл бұрын

Snoop Cat is spot-on. No doubt.

@Grasfh

2 жыл бұрын

cable boy

Just heard the news about him passing away and went straight to this video. One of the best cameos from any series of all time. Rest in peace.

Rest in peace, Philip Baker Hall. Best library cop ever!

The guy who plays Bookman is someone I've seen before on those old 1950s police dramas like Dragnet. This whole scene is a tribute to those old shows. Perfectly done!

@skiptowne5724

2 жыл бұрын

You nailed ii.

@infjintegrityvsnarcissism7295

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, all that was missing would be a colt detective special revolver in a shoulder holster.

@joshn938

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely Inspired by Sgt. Friday of Dragnet and those old cop shows like Code 3 and Adam-12.

@trevorlane

2 жыл бұрын

RIP Bookman

@johnscanlon2598

2 жыл бұрын

@@joshn938 he was on dragnet

"I've got a flash for you joy boy... party time's over" 😎 like a boss

Rest In Peace Mr Bookman 😢

R.I.P.🙏 Philip Baker Hall (Mr Bookman:) i lose is it everytime i see this great episode, the seriousness of this librarian & Jerry just smirking & laughing through his lecture haha 🤣💕 🙏 Gold!!!

"You ever kill somebody? You ever have a man die in your arms?" "...what is your problem?"

@SaneVSBloodlust1944

4 жыл бұрын

“What’s my problem? Punks like you, thats my problem” “And you better not screw up again Seinfield, or ‘ill be all over you, like a Pitbull on a Poodle”

@tthompson4768

4 жыл бұрын

Lol, best part, he's so hostile towards Jerry, freakin hilarious!

@markusnavergard2387

3 жыл бұрын

i think this guy killed a man over a over-due book

@WatWarrior22

3 жыл бұрын

Punks like you that's my problem!

@gregowens4259

3 жыл бұрын

@@markusnavergard2387 Now that's funny! 😆😋😁😀

"I seen your type before. Flashy making a scene"..

@jaslynkingston7533

5 жыл бұрын

Luis A LOl!!😂

@hermit6208

4 жыл бұрын

"Flashy. Making 'the' scene." It's an old phrase, making the scene. It's like showing up at some pre-arranged event, like a club or some hip get together.

@mikeg1378

4 жыл бұрын

Hermit620 as Jerry then looks down at his shirt like.. huh?

@hermit6208

4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeg1378 exactly. Like, I'm flashy? Are you kidding?

@gullybop1695

4 жыл бұрын

I've been known to be flashy...I'm 17

Rest in peace, Mr Bookman.

R.I.P Phillip Baker Hall, you made an impact on even the smallest roles.

“Joy boy”....that was great

Philip Baker Hall is 85 now and still kicking!

@SuperFastEddies

6 жыл бұрын

Have you seen Magnolia? Amazing film!

@patrickoliver9133

5 жыл бұрын

@@SuperFastEddies Hard eight is another one

@pauljackson2409

5 жыл бұрын

The Talented Mr Ripley

@gattiyon

4 жыл бұрын

Larry's neighbour in *Curb*

@dirkopdebeeck684

4 жыл бұрын

By now 88 already. And still counting...

One of the best actors guest in this genius show. This is timeless and phenomenal.

RIP Phillip Baker Hall. You were a legend. One of the best scenes in Seinfeld history.

Still the best scene in the history of the show, bar none. Jerry cracking up even works by the way Hall incorporates it into his speech.

@Eidlones

5 жыл бұрын

I don't think it was. The line after it is "I know your type. Flashy, makin' the scene". It flows, but it's not really a continuation.

One of the most underrated actors in history. Deserves an Oscar.

@pforgottonsoul

4 жыл бұрын

@meaturama i thought he was referring to bookmen.

@PatternLand

4 жыл бұрын

He was.....

RIP Philip Baker Hall. Such an iconic character as Bookman.

Probably the best Guest star Performance ever on Seinfeld. Phillip Baker Hall should have won an emmy for that.

@dspsblyuth

Жыл бұрын

They should have an Emmy for best cameo so he could have won