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." more ›

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. more ›

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. more ›

After sufficiently airing his grievances, funnyman Jerry Stiller has "discontinued" his legal action against a cab driver who allegedly injured the 81-year-old actor back in 2006. The incident occurred after Stiller climbed out of a taxi on Madison Avenue, then reached back inside to retrieve something. Driver Sekou Bathily started to pull away while the Seinfeld star was still partially in the back, knocking him to the ground and giving him a concussion, a head gash, and knee and back injuries. One can only fantasize about the frothing invective that ensued. In his subsequent lawsuit against the driver and the Acme Cab Company, Stiller sought $12,000 for medical bills, but in dropping the litigation last week, it's unclear whether any settlement was reached out of court. According to the Post, his lawyer told a judge the case had been resolved "against my advice and at my client's insistence," so we're guessing they settled the matter with the traditional Feats of Strength. more ›

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The new hit off-Broadway production by the New Group of Hurlyburly is reportedly transfering to Broadway, we are especially glad that we had the chance a few nights ago to see it at the intimate Acorn Theatre at 42nd Street's Theatre Row complex. more ›

And in yet another attempt to keep a dead mother's apartment, a man told housing authorities his mom was down South, to keep a $170/month apartment in the Bronx. The Daily News interpreted it as "the woman was south - 6 feet under, in a grave."
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Sure, you've clocked in your at various restaurants and bars on the Lower East Side, but do you know anything about it? Talking Street offers free walking tour audios via your own cell phone, and the first one is of the Lower East Side: Birthplace of Dreams. Everyone's favorite booming TV father, Jerry Stiller, narrates. Check out the route and listen to a sample. [Via JP Reardon and Textually] more ›

Come on, if there's a TV movie about the WTC redeseign, Jerry Stiller will play Larry Silverstein, no? more ›