'I lost my temper': Comedian Michael Richards opens up to former co-star Jerry Seinfeld about infamous 2006 racist rant. By Celeste Morgan. Published: 11:00 EST, 29 September 2012 | Updated: 12:46 EST, 29 September 2012.I lost my temper': Comedian Michael Richards opens up to former co-star Jerry Seinfeld about infamous 2006 racist rant. By Celeste Morgan. Published: 11:00 EST, 29 September 2012 | Updated: 12:46 EST, 29 September 2012.