FOX 11 says no 'Seinfeld' for you, Eli Manning
Jan 25, 2020 19:29:28 GMT
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Post by nutsberryfarm 🏜 on Jan 25, 2020 19:29:28 GMT
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The scene was the NFC Championship Game played in January 2008 between Manning's Giants and the Green Bay Packers. Before the game, it came to FOX 11's attention that Manning had mentioned that "Seinfeld" was one of his favorite shows. In an effort to deny Manning some relaxation before the big game, FOX 11 decided to pull the regularly scheduled episode of "Seinfeld" on Saturday night, Jan. 19. Instead, FOX 11 aired the Vince Lombardi special documentary, "God, Family and the Green Bay Packers."
The news even reached Jerry Seinfeld himself. He and the show's syndicator, Sony Pictures, promised to send Manning the complete series on DVD. Remember, video streaming was in its infancy in those days, and "Seinfeld" won't hit Netflix until next year.
FOX 11 had some fun with that, too, as General Manager Jay Zollar encouraged the delivery to Manning's hotel room, promising "no sleep for you, Eli!"
The scene was the NFC Championship Game played in January 2008 between Manning's Giants and the Green Bay Packers. Before the game, it came to FOX 11's attention that Manning had mentioned that "Seinfeld" was one of his favorite shows. In an effort to deny Manning some relaxation before the big game, FOX 11 decided to pull the regularly scheduled episode of "Seinfeld" on Saturday night, Jan. 19. Instead, FOX 11 aired the Vince Lombardi special documentary, "God, Family and the Green Bay Packers."
The news even reached Jerry Seinfeld himself. He and the show's syndicator, Sony Pictures, promised to send Manning the complete series on DVD. Remember, video streaming was in its infancy in those days, and "Seinfeld" won't hit Netflix until next year.
FOX 11 had some fun with that, too, as General Manager Jay Zollar encouraged the delivery to Manning's hotel room, promising "no sleep for you, Eli!"
