Still Here Hollywood· Folge 150

John O'Hurley "Seinfeld" Encore

Montag, 20. Juli 2026 · 47 min

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John O'Hurley became television history as the unforgettable J. Peterman on Seinfeld, but his remarkable career goes far beyond one iconic role.

He joins Steve Kmetko to reveal how he nearly turned down Seinfeld, explains the secret that made the show's comedy so brilliant, shares stories about Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, recalls the terrifying night he sang Sinatra to Frank Sinatra, and talks about Broadway, Family Feud, the National Dog Show, voice acting, and even becoming part owner of the real J. Peterman Company.

CHAPTERS

Intro

How John Almost Turned Down Seinfeld

The Voice That Built His Career

Animated Characters & Voice Acting

Working With Jerry Seinfeld

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Behind the Scenes

The National Dog Show

His Rescue Dogs

Becoming the Real J. Peterman

Broadway & One Man Show

Singing Sinatra...To Sinatra

Did Seinfeld Typecast Him?

Creating Jay Peterman

Family Feud Stories

Gray Hair & Chazz Palminteri

Closing

Show Credits
Host/Producer: Steve Kmetko
All things technical: Justin Zangerle
Executive Producer: Jim Lichtenstein
Music by: Brian Sanyshyn

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