From Valerie P – Mr. Pop – When was “Seinfeld” first released on DVD? Wasn’t there a big hoopla with a TV special?

Mr. Pop History – There was indeed. Back on Thanksgiving, 2004 – NBC aired “The Seinfeld Story” where the cast members plus creator Larry David talked about how the series began with meager ratings – then morphing into its super sitcom status.

But really, it was a brilliant move to kick off the sitcom’s DVD debut – the first three seasons. seinfeld

From Denise N – Mr. Pop – Which “Seinfeld” episode featured a product that was discontinued not long after the episode aired? Hint – this particular episode was almost built around it… Elaine… OK?

Mr. Pop History – This is a good one and my guess is “The Today Sponge.” In the episode – Elaine runs around seeking the sponge – her favorite method of birth control and she finds a case, then determines if boyfriends are “spongeworthy.” This episode first aired in 1995 – and that’s when the product disappeared… or did it?

Eight years later – it was resurrected. It was originally taken off the market because of problems at the manufacturer’s plant. Instead of expensive retooling, they just stopped. Another company began production of “The Today Sponge” in 2003. The original product had been on shelves from 1983-1995.
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