Seinfeld is one of the most inventive and popular sitcoms ever produced. Comprised of nine seasons and dozens of memorably hilarious episodes it stands the test of time as one of the funniest American TV shows of all time. From season to season the show continues to delight audiences with its main character roster of selfish cynical misfits and their harebrained hijinks.
RWhile the concepts behind the episodes themselves remain one of the strongest aspects of perhaps the biggest feature that accounts for the shows continued success is its variety of vibrant over the top characters. While each of the four principal characters are equally essential to the dynamic the show also makes clever use of its minor players even characters who only appear in a single episode of Seinfeld.We mean no disrespect to Jerry Elaine Kramer or George but its the long list of supporting characters that makes Seinfeld such a great and entertaining sitcom. From eccentric employers like J. Peterman and George Steinbrenner to oddball parents like the hotheaded Costanzas here all are of the major secondary Seinfeld characters ranked from worst to best.
Perhaps the least memorable boss portrayed by a member of the cast of Seinfeld Thomassoulo is Georges short lived employer in the final season of the series. The branch manager at local company Play Now he hires George with the promise of numerous accommodations and benefits under the false pretense that George is physically handicapped.The idea of a company being stuck with George against their will is promising, with Thomassoulo having a few great scenes with George during their bitter battles at Play Now. Unfortunately the character only appears in two episodes before Play Now is doomed to bankruptcy thanks to a costly lawsuit caused by George in The Voice. If he was in more episodes he might place higher on this list. Sadly Thomassoulo does not measure up to the famously quirky nature of other employers like Peterman Pitt and Steinbrenner.
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