Vol. 9, No. 21 · 25¢ thefestivusproject.com

THE DAILY NOTHING

May 14, 1998 New York Final Edition
S09E21 · Season 9, Episode 21 of 180

The Chronicle, Part 1

A retrospective clip show in which Jerry addresses the audience directly, walking through nine seasons of highlights — action sequences set to the Superman theme, costume and hairstyle changes, dancing clips scored to "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" — while Kramer and George interrupt from offscreen, anxious about missing their movie. The episode closes with bloopers, behind-the-scenes production photos, and a montage set to Green Day's "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)," ending with the four characters getting off a subway train and going their separate ways.

What's The Deal?

References
"Superman Theme" (John Williams)"Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" (Michael Jackson)"Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" (Green Day)

The Full Story

Jerry, Elaine, George, and Kramer plan to go to the movies, but Jerry takes out a little time to look at nine years of memories. Jerry breaks the fourth wall by talking directly to the audience, while Kramer and George interrupt by yelling back at Jerry, worried that they'll miss the previews.

The first montage of clips has the original audio removed and replaced by "Superman Theme" by John Williams. Superman is Jerry Seinfeld's favorite superhero and is often referenced in the show. The montage consists of action sequences and shots of characters expressing a sense of triumph.

Swing music plays over short clips of the cast wearing different costumes and hairstyles.

Kramer comes up to get Jerry. "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" by Michael Jackson plays during clips of the cast dancing. More clips are seen and the closing minutes feature a series of bloopers, behind-the-scenes production, and a montage set to the Green Day song "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)". The show ends with a clip of the four main characters getting off a subway train and going their separate ways, followed by one last set of bloopers.