‘Seinfeld’s’ Real Elaine Spills a Lifetime of Comedy Secrets

THE LAST LAUGH

The comedian who helped inspire Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ “Seinfeld” character discusses her resurgent career, from winning her first Emmy for “Hacks” to writing jokes for Conan O’Brien’s upcoming Oscars ceremony.

Carol Leifer, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Larry David, Conan O'Brien and Jean Smart.
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