In an unexpected twist of television history, the iconic sitcom Seinfeld owes part of its existence to an unlikely source: WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event. This revelation, shared by Jerry Seinfeld himself, sheds new light on the origins of one of the most beloved comedy series of all time.
How WWE Saturday Night's Main Event Helped Create Seinfeld
Key Points
- •WWE Funding: NBC executive reallocates wrestling show funds to finance "Seinfeld."
- •Seinfeld Success: Unconventional funding leads to iconic sitcom's rise to television stardom.