Seinfeld

The Greeks and the American diner

Anyone who has visited the United States or is familiar with shows like Seinfeld will have come across a diner, a uniquely American type of restaurant.

Few may know, however, that from the 1960s onward Greek-Americans came to dominate the diner restaurant scene, especially in the Northeast and the Midwest.

Liz Sheridan, Jerry’s doting mom on ‘Seinfeld,’ dies at 93

Liz Sheridan, who played doting mom to Jerry Seinfeld on his hit sitcom, died early on April 15. She was 93.

Sheridan died in her sleep from natural causes, five days after her April 10 birthday, said Amanda Hendon, her longtime representative and friend. She did not provide further details, including where Sheridan was living.