Which character did NOT appear in the “Seinfeld” pilot?
Jerry
Elaine
George
Kramer
Fact: “The Seinfeld Chronicles” is the pilot episode of the sitcom Seinfeld, which first aired on NBC on July 5, 1989. Unlike her three close friends, Elaine is absent from the pilot. The female role was originally intended to be Claire, the waitress at Pete’s Luncheonette, but Monk’s Cafe replaced the luncheonette and Claire was dropped. Elaine made her first appearance in the second episode, “The Stake Out.” Her character was added because NBC executives felt the show was too male-centric and told creators Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David to add a woman to the cast or the show wouldn’t be renewed.
Correct Answer: Elaine