Vol. 7, No. 14 · 25¢ thefestivusproject.com

THE DAILY NOTHING

February 8, 1996 New York Final Edition
S07E14 · Season 7, Episode 14 of 180

The Cadillac (1)

Jerry surprises his parents with a Cadillac Fleetwood after a big payday, but Jack Klompus and the Del Boca Vista condo board accuse Morty of embezzling treasury funds to buy it, launching impeachment proceedings that hinge on the vote of Mabel Choate — the same old woman Jerry robbed of a marble rye. George discovers that actress Marisa Tomei would date him if he were single, becomes so obsessed with getting her number that he badgers Elaine's hospitalized friend, and constructs an elaborate cover story involving a fictitious "importer-exporter" boyfriend for Elaine. Kramer dodges the cable company by never being home, leading to an emotional reconciliation when the cable guy apologizes on behalf of cable guys everywhere and promises better service across the board.

What's The Deal?

George's GirlfriendSusan Ross
George's JobAssistant to the traveling secretary, Yankees
George's LieConcocts elaborate importer-exporter boyfriend story for Elaine
Elaine's JobJ. Peterman Catalog
Elaine's ThingHits on Jerry after learning about his money
Kramer's SchemeDodges cable company to retaliate for 10-year-old wait
References
Marisa TomeiKatharine Hepburn

The Full Story

Jerry comes back from a high-paying gig and surprises his parents by buying them a new Cadillac Fleetwood; learning about his financial situation, Elaine begins hitting on Jerry. Jack Klompus and the village board, all of whom hate Jerry's comedy act, accuse Morty of instead embezzling funds from the condo treasury to buy the Cadillac, leading to impeachment proceedings. The decision hinges on one undecided vote, board member Mabel Choate.

The Plaza Cable company wants to enter Kramer's apartment and disable HBO and Showtime, which he has been getting for free. Kramer makes sure he is not at home when they arrive, to retaliate for making him wait over nine hours for them when his cable was installed ten years prior.

Katy, Elaine's friend, tells George that if he were still single she would have set him up on a date with her friend, actress Marisa Tomei, since he is Marisa's type. Awed at the thought that he could have dated an Oscar winner, George decides it would not count as cheating to meet Marisa for a cup of coffee. He obsesses with getting Marisa's phone number, to the point of harassing Katy when she is in the hospital with an arrhythmia.

The Seinfelds meet with Mabel, who Jerry recognizes as the woman from whom he stole a marble rye in "The Rye". Jerry takes his leave as Morty explains his side of the story in order to get Mabel's vote.

George obtains Marisa's phone number and works with Elaine to create a cover story involving Elaine and her fictitious boyfriend, an "importer-exporter". George and Marisa have a date in the park. Marisa is enchanted by George, but when he tells her he is engaged, she is furious, punching him and storming off. Susan suspects George is having an affair with Elaine and separately questions George and Elaine regarding what her boyfriend imports. Elaine says potato chips; George says matches, and receives his second punching that day.

The board votes against impeachment. In frustration, Jack calls Mabel an "old bag," triggering her memory of Jerry robbing her. Mabel tells everyone Morty's son stole the rye bread from her, and the board unanimously votes for Morty's impeachment. As vice-president, Jack becomes the new condo president. The Seinfelds leave the condo.

The cable guy chases Kramer, but he gets away. The cable guy concedes defeat and apologizes on behalf of cable guys everywhere, promising better service across the board. Kramer appears and has an emotional reconciliation with the cable guy.