Jerry Seinfeld explains how wrestling helped "Seinfeld."
"Seinfeld" premiered in July 1989 on NBC and became one of the biggest comedies of all time. Despite the success the show ended up achieving, those at NBC didn't initially believe in the concept of a show about nothing.
"They gave us a pilot, they didn't like the pilot. Then, Rick Ludwin said, 'You know what, I think this show isn't that bad.' Everyone disliked it, and Rick Ludwin said, 'I'm going to take some money from Saturday Night Wrestling.' In those days, professional wrestling replaced Saturday Night Live once a month. He took the money from one of those and it was enough money to make four episodes. We made four episodes, they still didn't like it. FOX said, 'We want the show,' then NBC said, 'We'll make a few more.' They still wouldn't order it. They just didn't like it," recalled Seinfeld on The Rich Eisen Show.
Seinfeld is referring to "Saturday Night's Main Event" which aired on NBC from 1985 to 1991.
As for Seinfeld, things turned out okay for that show.
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