Meanwhile, George has been to see Les Miserables and can't get one of the show tunes out of his head.George is softly singing "Master of the House" from "Les Miserables" under his breath As they enter Alton Benes's hotel, Elaine has not arrived yet, forcing them to wait with her father for thirty minutes. Lawrence Tierney (March 15, 1919 - February 26, 2002) was an American actor who portrayed Alton Benes in "The Jacket". You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Elaine's father, Alton Benes, is is in town and she wants Jerry and George to join for dinner. When Elaine is delayed, the threesome don't have a lot to say. Oscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Golden Globes Emmys San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events Freshen up your watchlist with Prime Video’s latest roster of movies and TV shows, featuring Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? (1988) Angel Manager Hunter (TV Series 1988) John Doyle (1 … Kramer takes it.

When Elaine finally arrives, she explains that Kramer promised her a lift if she would wait in his car for two minutes. Gina (1 episode, 1992) Peter Krause. On their way out, they notice it is snowing. Jerry wears an expensive jacket when he meets Elaine's father, but an argument ensues when Jerry is reluctant to wear it outside during a snowfall. Was this review helpful to you? George. While out shopping with Elaine, Jerry comes across the perfect suede jacket. She had to walk to the restaurant. Seinfeld (TV Series 1989–1998) Lawrence Tierney as Alton Benes Use the HTML below. Directed by Tom Cherones.

With Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michael Richards, Jason Alexander. Tor (1 episode, 1991) Gina Gallego.

Movies. Elaine's father, Alton Benes, is is in town and she wants Jerry and George to join for dinner. Alton Benes, played by Lawrence Tierney, was originally going to be a recurring character like Jerry's and George's parents.But Tierney's notorious volatility terrified the cast and crew and they did not want him back. 9 The Employment Issue They're a bit intimidated with the elder Benes being a well known author. It gained a The episode gained positive responses from critics. Throughout the episode, George sings the song "Master of the House" from the musical On February 6, 1991, "The Jacket" was first broadcast in the United States on NBC.

"The Jacket" is the third episode of the second season of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and the show's eighth episode overall. Why is there no goof section for this episode?Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Release Calendar DVD & Blu-ray Releases Top Rated Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets Showtimes & Tickets In Theaters Coming Soon Coming Soon Movie News India Movie Spotlight. Lawrence was best known for his many screen portrayals of mobsters and tough guys, roles that mirrored his own frequent brushes with the law. As they enter Alton Benes's hotel, Elaine has not arrived yet, forcing them to wait with her father for thirty minutes. It's pricey, but it fits him like a glove and he decides to splurge on himself.

"Seinfeld" The Jacket (TV Episode 1991) Lawrence Tierney as Alton Benes. Colin Jacobson of DVD Movie Guide stated "An otherwise mediocre episode, Lawrence Tierney’s gruff turn as Elaine’s father helps redeem 'The Jacket'". If only Elaine had this site to find gift ideas for Father’s Day, she would have found some practical products that Alton could get behind. Tim (1 episode, 1992) Melinda McGraw. This guy is intimidating. On their way out, they notice it is snowing. … She explains how he usually hates everyone but liked Jerry. Barton Benes, Self: Gay Sex in the 70s. Meanwhile, George has been to see Les Miserables and can't get one of the show tunes out of his head.George is softly singing "Master of the House" from "Les Miserables" under his breath Jerry wears an expensive jacket when he meets Elaine's father, but an argument ensues when Jerry is reluctant to wear it outside during a snowfall. As George returns to the refrigerator to return his soda, or water, we notice that Jerry's collar is now laid down and smoothed out in the back with the showing of no colored tie, at no time (apparently) does the camera ever stop, nor does Jerry or George, make any attempt to fix jerry's collar. While out shopping with Elaine, Jerry comes across the perfect suede jacket. "The Jacket" is the third episode of the second season of the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and the show's eighth episode overall.

They're a bit intimidated with the elder Benes being a well known author.