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How Seinfeld inspired the sexy Netflix show Too Hot To Handle

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Dan Barrett
Apr 19, 2020
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How Seinfeld inspired the sexy Netflix show Too Hot To Handle

Did you know that Seinfeld is responsible for the Netflix reality show Too Hot To Handle? When creator Laura Gibson watched its infamous ‘master of my domain’ episode, she thought there was a show in the idea of it.

In the show’s casting call, contestants were told they’d be competing in a reality dating show that may or may not have a cash prize—the “ho…

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