Jerry & Elaine at Monk's 'Seinfeld' PSA Type 1 Original NBC Promo Photograph

Title: Original 1995 NBC Promo Photo – Seinfeld with Jerry Seinfeld & Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Monk’s Café – PSA Type I Certified

Description:
Offered here is an original Type I promotional photograph issued by NBC in 1995 featuring Jerry Seinfeld and Julia Louis-Dreyfus in character as Jerry Seinfeld and Elaine Benes from the landmark sitcom Seinfeld. The black-and-white image captures a classic moment inside the show’s iconic Monk’s Café, where Jerry and Elaine sit across from each other in deep, animated conversation—a hallmark setting of the Emmy Award-winning series known for its witty banter and observational humor.

The photograph is PSA-encapsulated and features a full publicity press caption on the reverse, which reads in part:

"Emmy nominees Jerry Seinfeld (as Jerry Seinfeld) and Julia Louis-Dreyfus (as Elaine Benes) wrestle with some of life’s most perplexing, yet often trivial, questions in NBC’s Emmy Award-winning comedy series."
The stamp on the verso is dated August 24, 1995, marking this as a genuine mid-series promotional issue during the show's cultural peak.

Historical Context:
Seinfeld, created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld, ran from 1989 to 1998 and became one of the most critically acclaimed and culturally influential sitcoms of all time. By 1995, the show was in its seventh season, solidifying its legacy with memorable characters, quotable dialogue, and episodes that defined a generation of comedy. Monk’s Café served as a recurring backdrop for the series’ introspective and humorous takes on everyday minutiae.

Authentication & Encapsulation:

• PSA Certified as a Type I Original Photograph

• Label reads: “Original Photograph / Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus / NBC Broadcast Promo / Type I / Seinfeld”

• PSA Certification #: 85072282

• Reverse bears NBC Photo press tag with full episode promotion and original press date stamp

Closing Appeal:
A superb piece of 1990s television history, this authenticated NBC publicity still from Seinfeld captures the essence of what made the show a cultural phenomenon. With its sharp clarity, classic composition, and PSA Type I certification, this photograph is a must-have for collectors of vintage television memorabilia, NBC promos, and Seinfeld ephemera.