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updated 9:47 a.m. ET Nov. 22, 2005

NEW YORK - The over-the-top success of "Seinfeld" means Jerry Seinfeld will never do another sitcom.

He told NBC's 'Today' show, "How could I do a better sitcom than that?" Plus, he asks, "Why do something not as good?" He says the show was such a lucky, incredible coming-together of so many things.

Seinfeld also divulged that Elaine's terrible dance moves were actually based on a real NBC executive. But he wouldn't give up the name.

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Seasons five and six of "Seinfeld" were released on DVD Tuesday.