Has Seinfeld entered his 'grumpy old man' era?
Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks with comedian Ali Hassan about why Seinfeld is having a curmudgeonly moment — and why he might be wrong about the death of comedy.
Comedian Ali Hassan digs into comments Jerry Seinfeld has made on his latest press tour
As Jerry Seinfeld turns 70 this week, some observers have pointed out that he seems to be really leaning into his status as a "grumpy old man."
He's recently been heard blaming the so-called "radical left" for the death of comedy, and bemoaning the end of the movie business, right as his new film, Unfrosted, hits theatres this week.
Host Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks with comedian Ali Hassan about why Seinfeld is having a curmudgeonly moment — and why he might be wrong.
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Interview with Ali Hassan produced by Jess Low.