3 The Pitch/The Ticket
16/9/92
Asked if he might be interested in doing something on television, Jerry accepts the NBC network's invitation to meet about developing a new series. While discussing the meeting, George suggests doing a show about nothing, using-Jerry and his friends as the main characters. Taking George along to NBC, Jerry runs into Joe Davola, a writer who sees the same psychiatrist as Elaine. After he accidentally lets on that Kramer is having a party, to which Joe has not been invited, Jerry insists on warning his neighbor but is interrupted as he and George are called in for their meeting.Interrupting Jerry as he pitches their idea, George explains how, without any plot or story, the show will simply observe the everyday lives its main characters. Pressed for details, George insists he will not compromise his artistic integrity by changing it in any way, only to be later lectured by Jerry about how his stupid idea ruined any chance of getting a deal. Dismissing Jerry's criticisms, George wonders if he would have a chance at getting a date with Susan, one of the executives at the meeting.While Jerry is warning Kramer about Davola, George and Susan arrive to announce that she has convinced her NBC colleagues to pursue their idea for a series. However, when Kramer drinks some old milk in the refrigerator, Jerry and George watch in horror as he suddenly vomits on Susan. As George later laments the effect the vomiting incident will have on their deal, Kramer arrives after having been attacked by Davola on the street and warns Jerry that he is next. With Kramer suffering after effects from his encounter with Crazy Joe Davola, Jerry suggests Kramer see a doctor right away. Then, after getting everyone to agree to chip in for Susan's dry cleaning bill, Jerry and George are surprised when they are invited back for another meeting with the network to discuss their show. While on their way to the meeting, Jerry throws his faulty watch in the trash before being met on the street by his Uncle Lou. Cutting their conversation short, Jerry and George hail a cab to the meeting, unaware that Lou has recovered the discarded watch for himself.Complaining about how bad his-relatives can make him feel when he doesn't have time to talk, Jerry gets George to agree to be more flexible as they prepare for their meeting. Then, after George reverses his position for the show, they are offered a deal to write a pilot episode for $13,000. Meanwhile, having been ticketed for speeding, Newman claims he was trying to get home to help a suicidal friend, but Kramer's erratic behavior undercuts his alibi and he is forced to pay the fine.As Jerry gets a call at NBC from his mother to complain about how he insulted Uncle Lou, George is disappointed when Susan actually accepts the money to pay her cleaning bill. Then, as Elaine's psychiatrist worries about having left enough medication for his psychotic patient, Jerry spots Davola outside a diner waiting for him. Asking a police officer for help, he is dismayed when the cop decides to eat before escorting him out. Finally, after Newman and Kramer arrive with news that Davola isn't outside, Newman discovers his car is being ticketed. © 1992 Castle Rock Entertainment. All Rights Reserved.