2003 TV News Archives

Seinfeld and Superman

November 19, 2003: New Seinfeld/Superman Commercial Starring Noel Neill

An animated Superman is set to team-up once again with comedian Jerry Seinfeld for a new American Express commercial.

The commerical has Jerry Seinfeld and an animated (cartoon) Superman on a road trip across America, getting into various mishaps along the way, ultimately being saved by using the American Express Card. Reportedly it will be both a 3-4 minute internet commerical, and a short commerical during the Superbowl.

Having just read his copy of Noel Neill's book "Truth, Justice, & The American Way", Jerry specifically asked that Noel Neill (the original Lois Lane) be in the commerical. Amazingly, he also secured A-List director Barry Levinson to direct the piece.

Noel was flown to Las Vegas, then transported 3-hours to a hotel in the middle of Death Valley, then the next day was driven an additional 1-hour to the set, on a lonely stretch of highway in the desert. With a crew of 45 people, Noel's piece was completed in one day. Jerry and the crew, on by one, expressed their admiration for Noel and her work, using the word "icon" numerous times, and all seemingly wanting to have their photo taken with her.

Jerry himself described Noel as: "Such a legendary performer."

The trouper that she is, Noel never left the set and tirelessly worked all-day long. After the sun set, she was transported back to the hotel, and early the next day, back to Los Angeles.



2003 Television News

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