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The best of Steinbrenner, "Seinfeld" style
Check it out, he's wearing Lou Gehrig's pants
July 16, 2010 at 9:02PM
TBS will honor George Steinbrenner by rerunning the classic "Seinfeld" episodes featuring the late Yankees owner (or rather, the back of some actor's head and the voice of Larry David). The schedule:
Monday, July 19
"The Opposite" – George convinces Steinbrenner to give him a job.
"The Secretary" – George finds out Steinbrenner's secretary makes more than he does.
Tuesday, July 20
"The Race" – George heads to Cuba to recruit baseball players for Steinbrenner.
"The Wink" – Steinbrenner lists all the people he's fired over the years.
Wednesday, July 21
"The Hot Tub" – Steinbrenner convinces George that a hot tub is the perfect way to relieve stress.
"The Caddy" – George's father (Jerry Stiller) confronts Steinbrenner about a traded player. (For our money, the very best, featuring these classic lines from Stiller: "What the hell did you trade Jay Buhner for?" and "Jerry, it's Frank Costanza, Mr. Steinbrenner's here, George is dead, call me back.")
Thursday, July 22
"The Calzone" – Steinbrenner gets the idea to put Yankees clothes in a pizza oven.
"The Nap" – George's napping habits at work lead Steinbrenner to think he has ESP.
Friday, July 23
"The Millennium" – George does everything he can to get fired, but Steinbrenner loves what he does.
"The Muffin Tops" – George's relationship with the Yankees finally ends when Steinbrenner trades him.
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