He claims that his earlier refusal was a misunderstanding and pleads to get their pilot TV show reinstated. When Russell informs him that he has already signed with another writing team, George negotiates for a price of $8,000, lower than Russell's original offer. Jerry derides him for having "held out for less money".
He asserts that his previous rejection was a misinterpretation and requests to have their pilot TV show reinstated. When Russell informs him that he has already contracted with another writing team, George bargains for an amount of $8,000, which is less than the original offer from Russell. Jerry mocks him for "holding out for less money."