Here at Gothamist, we love all things Seinfeld. And we especially love all things Frank Costanza, whether it's cute old-man odysseys to Queens or real-life stories of Festivus. So we were happy to learn that his son, Ben Stiller, has started a new online video series starring his father and mother, Anne Meara, where the two plan on "talking about stuff."
Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara Discuss Jersey Shore Trolls
Video: Frank Costanza Visits Astoria, Part 2
The Daily News extends their Seinfeld odyssey today, continuing a focus on the iconic show's relationship with Queens. Last week, they took actor Jerry Stiller, who played Frank Costanza, to visit the Astoria home used as the exterior of the Costanza residence on the show. Now you can see a video ("this documentary or something," according to Stiller) of that trip below, including Stiller reminiscing in the back of a car, and the surprising (and sweet) meeting with the home's owners.
Frank Costanza Visits Astoria
Who doesn't love a nostalgic visit to their old neighborhood? Who hasn't been curious about meeting who lives there now? A couple months ago, the New Yorker took Christopher Walken to his childhood home in Astoria for such a trip, and last week, the Daily News took actor Jerry Stiller there as well. But Stiller, who played Frank Costanza, originator of Festivus, on Seinfeld, was going to visit his TV home, the brick house on 37th St. that was used for the exterior shots of the Costanza residence. And Stiller decided to do a stop-and-chat.
Video: Festivus Is Upon Us!
Today is Festivus, so stop crying and fight your father. Because New York (particularly Bayside) does not recognize Festivus as an official holiday, alternate side parking is still in effect, and banks and city agencies are still open. But hey, that just gives us one more grievance to air tonight! For the origins of this sacred tradition, watch this video:
A Cheeky Seinfeld Tribute Cake
Though this confection is by way of the Windy City (the Bleeding Heart Bakery is heralding the opening of Chaos Theory Cakes), we had to point it out because it involves the old NY State license plate AND a reference to The Fusili Jerry episode of Seinfeld.

