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  • My Seinfeld Year

  • By: Fred Stoller
  • Narrated by: Fred Stoller
  • Length: 1 hr and 45 mins
  • 4.1 out of 5 stars (800 ratings)

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My Seinfeld Year

By: Fred Stoller
Narrated by: Fred Stoller
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You'd know Fred Stoller if you saw him. He has appeared on practically every great sitcom you've ever seen - Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, and Murphy Brown just to name a few. But he has never been a regular on a series, always the guest star. He longs to find a showbiz home. Instead, he is a television foster child, shuttling from show to show in the vain hope that one will finally agree to keep him. My Seinfeld Year tells the hysterical and bittersweet story of what happened when Stoller finally got a shot at the showbiz stability he'd always dreamed of - as a staff writer on one of the biggest television shows in history.

©2012 Fred Stoller (P)2015 Audible, Inc.
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I loved this!

I had no idea who Fred Stoller was (sorry Fred) until I heard his narration. Immediately I knew the person speaking!
This was a great little enjoyable listen.
I think you could pull off your own show ;-) but in the meantime I will be happy catching your characters whereever they turn up on my viewing dial.

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Very enjoyable!!!

This book was very entertaining and fun to listen to! I loved how Fred makes you feel as if you were witnessing the stories he narrates.

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Interesting

Great book to learn about that guy in shows that we never remember his name but we know him.

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Enjoyed Fred's perspective

If you could sum up My Seinfeld Year in three words, what would they be?

Insightful, genuine, vulnerable

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Seinfeld Year?

The way Fred developed stories from his own life.

Which character – as performed by Fred Stoller – was your favorite?

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Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

It was touching how understanding and compassionate Fred was toward others who were unkind to him along the way. It's as if he gave everyone tremendous latitude and understanding. He seemed immensely appreciative of every small "win" in his life.

Any additional comments?

I'm so glad he narrated the book! It just wouldn't have been the same otherwise.

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Amusing!

There was a little "woe is me" but I think Fred does that on purpose for effect. This guy is funny!

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Super interesting

I only wish it was longer! I love the peak behind the curtain into the stressful but supremely interesting world of show biz.

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Perfect for a day-drive

I have to drive quite a bit for work and this story is of the perfect length for a day trip. The story is entertaining and the narration is on-point. It really makes me appreciate what it must be like for a sitcom writer. I've already listened to it twice and it's a given that I'll listen to it again during one of those few-hour trips.

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Short and Enjoyable

Would you try another book from Fred Stoller and/or Fred Stoller?

Perhaps

Which scene was your favorite?

Hearing about Jerry and Larry's writing process

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This was an enjoyable book - short, just long enough. It was interesting to hear about the whole writing process for a sitcom like Seinfeld.

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Seinfeld fans - quick, fun story

Fred Stoller does a nice job writing a bit piece about a bit player, himself.

This book is not an earth shattering gossip piece or anything like that, but it’s a fun look into the behind-the-scenes world of producing Seinfeld. Stroller was a writer for one season, and appeared on an episode the following season (as Elaine’s boyfriend). So he is part of a piece of TV history built into his career along with having a long career in acting, writing and comedy.

I didn’t realize who Fred Stoller really was until I heard his voice on my audiobook. But I knew I’d be in for a treat because I appreciate his sense of humor and the fact that he does not take himself seriously at all. He’s completely willing to share every embarrassing moment of his life in the name of Comedy.

Funny and interesting but not sure-splitting or focused 100% on Seinfeld. Don’t expect too much and you’ll be glad you took a detour to check this out.

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That was fun!

I love the inside scoop on Seinfeld and Sitcoms in general. Love the detail including pay rate which I've always wondered. That was shocking! My only complaint is that it is short, right under two hours. I would love to hear more.

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