Jerry Seinfeld says 'TV is over', believes 'there's nothing special about it'

Jerry Seinfeld transformed TV comedy as we know it through his sitcom Seinfeld. He has some choice words for the state of television today, however.

In a report from The Wrap, the Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee host declared "TV is over." These claims were made at Crackle's first-ever upfront event, which is the site which hosts Seinfeld's new show. Beyond that, the comedian continued with more words on the matter, particularly about his online program.

"I did a TV show. I loved the experience. I really had the full experience that you could have on TV. And I thought if I wanted to do something else, I wanted it to be part of inventing a new experience for viewers. There’s nothing different about what we’re doing than what anyone else is doing on any media anywhere. TV networks are worried that you’ll figure out TV is over and there’s nothing special about it," he said.

If that wasn't enough, Seinfeld had some stern things to say about those choice programs on TV today.

I don’t want to see this crap,” he said. “We have a giant garbage can called YouTube for user-generated content. We’re trying to generate a little higher level. I mean, I’m still an old showbusiness guy — I think showbusiness is for talent, that’s who should be in it. There’s room for other people, but let’s keep it in its hierarchy. I like hierarchy and I like being at the top of the pyramid."

He isn't critical of all shows, however. This past October, as Vulture reported, Seinfeld said he thinks IFC's Portlandia is "the best show on TV right now" and "easily one of the best comedies of all time." So he doesn't hate everything, it seems.

As far as Seinfeld's own program, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee was renewed for four new seasons this time last year.

This is also not the first time of late Seinfeld made claims to get him in the news. He recently had his autism spectrum comments this past November.

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