Jerry Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld is returning to NBC as producer of a comic reality series in which celebrities and a referee try to help squabbling couples make peace. That's the good news for Seinfeld's fans. The bad news? Seinfeld said he has no plans to step in front of the cameras for "The Marriage Ref" or, for that matter, to star in a television series again. "It's a young man's game," said Seinfeld, 54. "Nothing could surpass the experience I had." Seinfeld helped develop the idea with a friend, Ellen Rakieten, who had just left Oprah Winfrey's production company after working there for 23 years.

For folks who can't get enough of George Wallace onstage in Las Vegas, the veteran comic will soon be providing even more laughs in his new book, “Laff It Off,” due out Monday. George Wallace , a familiar face on late-night TV, is in his ninth year headlining in the Flamingo Las Vegas showroom. He will be peddling the book after his performances; it also will be available through publisher Chaite Press . Several well-known celebrities sing the book's praises, including Jerry Seinfeld, who wrote the foreword.

Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian whose eponymous hit TV show spawned a million "man hands" jokes, is on tour. Let laughter alleviate your stress as Seinfeld waxes witty on the little things in life that add up to big headaches. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. 7 p.m. Fri. Ticket prices vary. (805) 963-4408; http://www.thearlingtontheatre.com .

Jerry Seinfeld is back behind the wheel this week with new episodes of his most interesting post-"Seinfeld" project: "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. " Capitalizing on the recent trend of comedians hosting shows where they interview other comedians (such as Marc Maron's "WTF" podcast and "Comedy Bang Bang"), Seinfeld is taking his famous funny friends out for a spin and a cup of hot joe. Along the way they talk comedy, life and other matters. The series originally debuted online last year with a 10-episode first season through the content site Crackle.

Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian who made a career out of poking fun at life's most petty concerns, is returning to the stage for a new series of stand-up shows. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. (323) 468-1770, http://www.broadwayla.org.

  There is probably no funnier bit in comedy history than Abbott and Costello's classic "Who's on First?" There is seemingly no way to improve upon the bit, but Jimmy Fallon succeeded. On his late night show Thursday, Fallon was joined by comedy legends Jerry Seinfeld and Billy Crystal and gave a standout example of comedic timing. Who's on first? What's on second? I don't know is on third. If you are at work and watching this, make sure you look around so you don't get in trouble when you laugh.

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies       This Morning Helen Hunt; Dr. Michio Kaku. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Patti Stanger; Sandra Lee. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC Live With Kelly and Michael Bruce Willis; Molly Shannon; Andrew Zimmern ("Bizarre Foods America"). (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View NeNe Leakes; Helen Hunt. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Talk Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross.

Jackie Gleason's nickname was "The Great One. " But his landmark sitcom, "The Honeymooners" is being ranked below a so-called "show about nothing" as the greatest sitcom ever. A new poll in the latest comedy-inspired issue of Vanity Fair has listed "Seinfeld" as the greatest sitcom of all time. The show starring Jerry Seinfeld beat out "The Honeymooners" with 20% of the vote, followed by "Friends" and "Cheers. " "Arrested Development" received 7% of the vote, "Mary Tyler Moore" 6% and "30 Rock" 5%. ALSO: Howard Stern to return to "America's Got Talent" "The Killing" may return to AMC after being canceled CNN to launch syndicated Latino programming PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MORE: PHOTOS: Holiday TV specials PHOTOS: 15 shocking moments from 'South Park' VIDEO: Watch the latest fall TV trailers here  

Jerry Seinfeld is back behind the wheel this week with new episodes of his most interesting post-"Seinfeld" project: "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. " Capitalizing on the recent trend of comedians hosting shows where they interview other comedians (such as Marc Maron's "WTF" podcast and "Comedy Bang Bang"), Seinfeld is taking his famous funny friends out for a spin and a cup of hot joe. Along the way they talk comedy, life and other matters. The series originally debuted online last year with a 10-episode first season through the content site Crackle.

They say that you can learn a lot about a person from his enemies, but what does this trifecta of stars -- Robert De Niro, Jerry Seinfeld and Charlie Sheen -- say about politics and Donald Trump? The three entertainers have all taken shots recently at Trump, the self-promoting businessman who is considering a run for president. While no one really knows if he is serious about running, the publicity that he has generated, particularly for once-dormant questions about President Obama's citizenship, has become serious enough in a weak Republican field to push Trump into the top tier of GOP hopefuls.

Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian whose eponymous hit TV show spawned a million "man hands" jokes, is on tour. Let laughter alleviate your stress as Seinfeld waxes witty on the little things in life that add up to big headaches. The Arlington Theatre, 1317 State St., Santa Barbara. 7 p.m. Fri. Ticket prices vary. (805) 963-4408; http://www.thearlingtontheatre.com .

Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of March 11 - 16, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies     SERIES "Survivor: Caramoan - Fans vs. Favorites" One contestant admits to his tribe mates that he has a secret desire to sabotage their camp in this new episode. 8 p.m. CBS "Whitney" When Alex and Whitney (Chris D'Elia, Whitney Cummings) decide to spend their honeymoon at his family's lake house, they encounter a surprise in this new episode.

Click here to download TV listings for the week of Feb. 10 - 16, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies       This Morning Helen Hunt; Dr. Michio Kaku. (N) 7 a.m. KCBS Today Patti Stanger; Sandra Lee. (N) 7 a.m. KNBC Good Morning America (N) 7 a.m. KABC Live With Kelly and Michael Bruce Willis; Molly Shannon; Andrew Zimmern ("Bizarre Foods America"). (N) 9 a.m. KABC The View NeNe Leakes; Helen Hunt. (N) 10 a.m. KABC The Talk Meredith Baxter and Michael Gross.

With its emphasis on music and games over tedious, pre-scripted interviews, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" is in many ways the freshest show of the late-night genre. But on Thursday night Fallon and a gang of fellow funnymen, including Billy Crystal and surprise guest Jerry Seinfeld, served up a new version of the classic Abbott & Costello routine "Who's on First?" about a team of peculiarly named baseball players. When it comes to comedy, it doesn't get much more old-fashioned than "Who's on First?"

Jackie Gleason's nickname was "The Great One. " But his landmark sitcom, "The Honeymooners" is being ranked below a so-called "show about nothing" as the greatest sitcom ever. A new poll in the latest comedy-inspired issue of Vanity Fair has listed "Seinfeld" as the greatest sitcom of all time. The show starring Jerry Seinfeld beat out "The Honeymooners" with 20% of the vote, followed by "Friends" and "Cheers. " "Arrested Development" received 7% of the vote, "Mary Tyler Moore" 6% and "30 Rock" 5%. ALSO: Howard Stern to return to "America's Got Talent" "The Killing" may return to AMC after being canceled CNN to launch syndicated Latino programming PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MORE: PHOTOS: Holiday TV specials PHOTOS: 15 shocking moments from 'South Park' VIDEO: Watch the latest fall TV trailers here  

Jerry Seinfeld, the comedian who made a career out of poking fun at life's most petty concerns, is returning to the stage for a new series of stand-up shows. Pantages Theatre, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., L.A. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Fri. and Sat. (323) 468-1770, http://www.broadwayla.org.

NBC's new comedy "Seinfeld" blows up a gale of wit and freshness. The first of its four episodes airs at 9:30 tonight on Channels 4, 36 and 39, and here's hoping this very funny series does well enough in the ratings to earn a pickup somewhere down the line. Creatively, it's already made it.

Young comedy writers often ask Larry David for advice on how to make it in Hollywood. Here's what he tells them — don't have a family, don't get married, don't have any responsibilities. When people rely on you — at least financially — your negotiating strength is diminished or completely eliminated, David said recently during a conversation about all things comedy with David Steinberg. The pair, friends since their early days as stand-ups in New York City, were together in David's comfortable Santa Monica office to promote Steinberg's 10-part Showtime series, "Inside Comedy," which begins Thursday.