Summary
- Jason Alexander's wife, Daena E. Title, appeared in the final episode of Seinfeld at his request.
- The series finale of Seinfeld remains one of the most-watched finales ever.
- Other members of the cast of Seinfeld had their family featured in the sitcom.
Jason Alexander is a distinguished actor best known for his iconic character George Costanza in the hit TV series Seinfeld. The beloved sitcom was created by comedians Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld and aired on NBC from 1989 to 1998.
Seinfeld remains a favorite with fans thanks to its originality, creativity, and lovable characters. It also doesn't hurt that it has rarely been off the air thanks to rerun episodes aired on platforms like Netflix and channels like TBS.
Given Alexander's legendary TV status, fans might be surprised that he made few requests during his time on the show. Except that is when it came to the series finale episode of Seinfeld. Here's why Alexander wanted his wife in the show alongside other cast member's family members...
Jason Alexander's Wife And Other Seinfeld Cast Members Loved Ones Were In The Series Finale
The Seinfeld series finale originally aired on May 14, 1998. Simply titled "The Finale," the episode featured Jerry, George, Kramer, and Elaine on trial after they didn't come to the aid of a carjacking victim. The episode was iconic not only because it was the last in the series but because it also featured many of the series' past characters, such as Kramer's attorney, Jackie Chiles.
Although audiences were sad to see the season end, they still tuned in to the millions to watch. In fact, according to Comic Book Review, the series final episode remains one of the most watched finales ever, ranking in a whopping 76.3 million viewers.
Decades after the finale, fans old and new of Seinfeld still can't get enough of the series, and many constantly question the show's stars for more tidbits about the show. Often old interviews resurface for fans to enjoy, including the time Jason Alexander spoke to former shock jock Howard Stern shortly before the highly anticipated Seinfeld finale aired.
The interview didn't disappoint, with Alexander giving lots of inside scoops about the show. Perhaps the most surprising portion of the segment was when Jason revealed that he had requested his wife, Daena E. Title, be featured in the final episode.
Jason Alexander then explained that everyone's family had been featured at some point during Seinfeld's nine seasons on the air, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus' sister. However, Jason Alexander said his wife, being an actor, was never on the show, so he said let's put her in the last episode.
Ali Wentworth Confirmed Jason Alexander Did Not Get Along With A Certain Co-Star During Seinfeld
While filming Seinfeld, it seems Jason Alexander had trouble working with one of his co-stars, and the two might not have gotten along very well.
When asked how he enjoyed working with his wife, Alexander said that she was on set for a couple of days, but he didn't get to see her that much due to the hectic filming schedule; however, he described her as a terrific actress. Jason then made the pleasant admission that everyone's spouse was featured in the last episode.
What Has The Cast Of Seinfeld Said About The Series Finale Episode?
Despite Seinfeld's popularity with viewers, it's no secret that the reviews for the final episode were mixed, with some critics calling it "off-key and bloated."
But what did the series co-creator and star think about the finale of his hit TV show? According to Jerry Seinfeld, he's not too pleased with how things turned out either.
According to an article by Esquire, Jerry Seinfeld once lamented how the final episode ended during a New Yorker Festival interview with David Reminck. The legendary comedian said, "I sometimes think we shouldn't have even done it. There was a lot of pressure on us at that time to do one big last show, but big is always bad in comedy."
But what did the show's other stars think of one of TV's most-watched series finales ever? In an interview with Emmy TV, Jason Alexander admitted that it was a "good but not great episode." Alexander also admitted that his publicist pressured him to leak details of the last episode to the press, but he refused to do it.
Julia Louis Dreyfus, who played Elaine Benes, once joked on the finale of David Letterman's late-night program, "Thanks for letting me take part in another hugely disappointing series finale."
As for Michael Richards, who played Cosmo Kramer, the comedian is notoriously private, so his views on the subject have not been shared.
However, according to Rolling Stone Magazine, the series co-creator and archetype for the George Costanza character Larry David said that he wrote the ending of Seinfeld that way because he didn't want it to be emotional or mushy like how the sitcom Cheers ended.
The veteran comedian added, "Let me toot my own horn for a second: I thought it was clever to bring back all those characters in a courtroom and testify against [the four] for what they did and then show those clips."
Will There Be A Seinfeld Reunion?
Seinfeld is so beloved that fans of the series have often expressed a desire to see the cast return, even if it's for one more final episode. Well, they might get their wish.
As Jerry Seinfeld was wrapping up his stand-up routine in Boston in October 2023, the comedian delighted everyone by referencing the Seinfeld series.
"Well, I have a little secret for you about the ending [of the show]. But I can't really tell it, because it is a secret. Here's what I'll tell you. OK? But you can't tell anybody. Something is going to happen that has to do with that ending."
Seinfeld's shocking announcement was captured on video and quickly went viral across several social media platforms. Soon, several media outlets hinted that Seinfeld, or at least an additional episode that wrapped up the series in a gentler way, was on the horizon.
Jason Alexander Wasn't Too Sad About Not Seeing His Co-Stars Following The Seinfeld Finale, But There Was One Cast Member He Was Closest To
Jason Alexander revealed saying goodbye to Seinfeld wasn't as emotional compared to what most fans thought.
However, according to a report in the New York Post, several of its cast mates were unaware of a series revival. Julia Louis Dreyfus even cheekily stated that she didn't know what Jerry was talking about.
