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Paul Shaffer and 'Seinfeld's' George Costanza, played by Jason Alexander<br />Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Fans of NBC's "Seinfeld" might find it impossible to imagine anyone other than Jason Alexander playing Jerry's neurotic wingman George - but the role almost went to a late night talk show bandleader.
According to The New York Daily News, "The Late Show's" Paul Shaffer claims he was first offered the role and was reportedly handpicked by Jerry Seinfeld himself.
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"There's no audition ... You've got the part. Just call us back!" Paul wrote in his new book, "We'll Be Here for the Rest of Our Lives," recalling a call he received from the comic.
But Seinfeld's call went unanswered. Paul said he never returned the call about accepting the role because he was too busy -- and yada yada yada, the role eventually went to Alexander.
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Paul's book will be hitting the shelves on October 13.
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Ujo'Fact is that Paul Shaffer has feed himself with the work he has done for David Letterman. And for all I know he might have even bought baby food with it and feed it to his loved ones.. I don’t know him personally and I don’t know.. But he might as well shout the lid and get used to the idea of retirement and spending all that distasteful money with his friends and loved ones.report abuseposted June 12, 2009 2:16 PM PDT
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StreetPeachesI'm with amour. Seifeld without Jason Alexander??? Like mashed potatoes w/o gravy.report abuseposted June 12, 2009 12:24 PM PDT
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amourPaul, I'm glad you didn't call Jerry back, because I can't imagine anyone else but Jason Alexander playing the role of George Costanza. Things really worked out for the better.report abuseposted June 12, 2009 12:10 PM PDT
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