In 1968 a film version of the stage play of the odd couple, which starred jack lemmon as felix and walter matthau as oscar. The odd couple also benefited from a solid cast of supporting actors and from neal heftis catchy theme song, which became a classic in its own right. It is the story of two divorced men neurotic neatfreak felix ungar and funloving slob oscar madison who decide to live together, even though. Instead, jack lemmon winner of the best supporting actor oscar for 1956s mister. Fussbudget felix unger and the slovenly oscar madison first debuted in a broadway play in 1965. The odd couple tv series 19701975 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Aug, 1985 gene saks, the director who brought the new female version of the odd couple to broadway, also directed the movie based on the original play, in which the stars are men and the characters. The odd couple is a play, a movie, and a tv show that tells the story of two divorced men felix unger, a neurotic neat freak, and oscar madison, a compulsive slob, both living in the same apartment. The odd couple is a 1968 american technicolor buddy comedy film in panavision, written by. It is the seventh screen production based on the 1965 play written by neil simon, following the 1968 film, the original 1970s television series, a 1975 saturday morning cartoon, a 1982 reboot of the 1970 series, the. It stars tony randall as felix unger and jack klugman as oscar madison, and was the first of several sitcoms developed by garry marshall for paramount television. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing the odd couple near you. The odd couple was originally produced for broadway and the original cast starred art carney as felix and walter matthau as oscar. All actors jack lemmon, walter matthau, richard riehle, jonathan silverman, lisa waltz.
Walter matthau won the 1965 tony award for best featured actor. Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences. As the game continues, florence arrives, fresh from being dumped by. He was one of the pioneers of television acting in the 1950s, and is best remembered for his 1970s tv work as oscar madison on the odd couple 1970 and as the medical examiner on quincy m. With tony randall, jack klugman, al molinaro, penny marshall. As a film character actor, klugman was the epitome of the everyman. The odd couple ii quotes, movie quotes movie quotes. May 19, 2004 he was bestknown, though, for playing fastidious photographer felix unger opposite klugmans oscar madison on the odd couple, the sitcom based on neil simons play and movie. Top walter matthau left and jack lemmon right take direction from howard deutch center in neil simons the odd couple ii. The odd couple is an american multicamera sitcom television series that aired on cbs from february 19, 2015 to january 30, 2017. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of of the odd couple with exclusive news, photos, videos and more at. For years through the mid to late 70s and early 80s, this movie was a staple of.
Unger and madison are at it againflorence unger and olive. Odd couple actress carole shelley died friday from cancer at her home in manhattan. Written by neil simon, the film reunites jack lemmon as felix. American actor walter matthau speaks on a telephone, wearing a new. One of the problems i have with the odd couple and this isnt a flaw. In this film, compulsive neatnik felix unger is thrown out of his house by his.
Feb 19, 2015 the odd couple stars matthew perry as endearing slob oscar madison and thomas lennon as uptight neat freak felix unger, two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages. Apr 30, 20 in this clip from the episode the odd couple meet there host felix gets oscar to go on a talk show even though oscar is nervous but he wins over the audience by telling everyone felix is a. Jun 08, 2014 movie odd couples especially in buddycop movies, the oldest of saws is the illmatched partners who come to respect and even love each other. Oct 28, 2005 if you have seen any of the more celebrated earlier productions of the odd couple the original 1965 staging starring walter matthau and art carney. The other actors in the film are also delightful, particularly monica evans and carole shelley as the ditzy girls next door. The odd couple ii 1998 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The odd couple tv series 20152017 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Feb 18, 2015 neil simons the odd couple, about two cohabiting opposites, has had a long life.
In addition to crafting the original odd couple s tv. It is the story of two divorced men neurotic neatfreak felix ungar and funloving slob oscar madison. Koch and directed by gene saks, and starring jack lemmon and walter matthau. Nov 9, 20 the odd couple 1968 gallery of pictures of actor jack klugman check out jack klugmans book at. The odd couple, formally titled onscreen neil simons the odd couple, is an american sitcom television series broadcast from september 24, 1970, to march 7, 1975, on abc. Born in london, shelley was a star of stage and screen. Olive and their group of girlfriends are enjoying their weekly trivial pursuit night in olives messy and illequipped apartment. The odd couple 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
The odd couple is a 1968 american technicolor buddy comedy film in panavision, written by neil simon, based on his 1965 play of the same name, produced by howard w. See more ideas about tony randall, actor and odd couples. The show is based on the 1965 play of the same name, which was. Why some happy days actors are joining the odd couple. The odd couple movie turns 50 and was actually the first. After randalls death, klugman canceled the remaining milwaukee performances of an evening with jack klugman and flew to new york. Neil simons the odd couple ii cast and crew tv guide.
The odd couple, 1968 great movie with jack lemmon and walter matthau, written. The odd couple plot summary, character breakdowns, context and analysis, and performance video clips. Watching the odd couple now, what i find most appealing about it, beside the pinpoint accuracy of the actors linereadings, and the apparent, instant chemistry of subsequent lifelong friends randall and klugman, is the adultness of the odd couple. Jack lemmon is well cast as felix, the fussy and suicidal news writer who separates from his. The odd couple cast and crew cast photos and info fandango.
The odd couple is a 1968 american technicolor buddy comedy film in panavision, written by neil simon, based on his play of the same name, produced by howard w. The theme was used throughout the movies sequel, starring lemmon and matthau and. With jack lemmon, walter matthau, john fiedler, herb edelman. Oct 31, 2016 marion ross, ron howard, anson williams, and don williams will be among the most recognizable guest stars thanks to their roles on happy days. Apr 14, 2017 the opposites attract premise has been replicated too many times to count since the odd couple first debuted on broadway in 1965, then at movie theaters in 1968, and, finally, on tv in 1970. The story of felix unger and oscar madison, the neatnik and the slob, wasnt a sure thing when it debuted at the plymouth theatre. Two friends try sharing an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are as different as night and day. Check out this behind the scenes look at bad boys for life read more.
Who played oscar madison in the movie the odd couple answers. Neil simons revision of his hugely successful play, the odd couple, sees the lead characters transformed into olive madison and florence unger. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of neil simons the odd couple ii with exclusive news, pictures, videos. The best movie quotes, movie lines and film phrases by movie quotes. I think the only male actor in this film who is still alive is john fiedler. Jack lemmon and walter matthau in the odd couple 1968 jack lemmon in the odd. Ive watched s of films in my 54 years, and there is no better screenplay than the one that neil simon wrote based on his own personal experience as a young student sharing a room in a cramped apartment with a real felix ungar and oscar madison. Upcoming, new, and past walter matthau movies, tv shows, tv movies, appearances, specials, and more plus, a biography, news, awards, and nominations. Cast jack lemmon felix unger walter matthau oscar madison john fiedler vinnie herb edelman murray david sheiner roy larry haines speed monica evans cecily. This isnt to say the odd couple is unsuccessful as a movie. Dec 24, 2012 cnn jack klugman, best known as messy sports writer oscar madison in tvs the odd couple, died monday at his california home, his son adam said. Join stageagent today and unlock amazing theatre resources and opportunities. Jack klugman, tony randall, penny marshall, al molinaro, peter hobbs, billy sands, bill quinn, johnny silver.
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