"The Odd Couple" (1970)TV series 1970-1975

Writers:

Hal Goldman (writer)
Al Gordon (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5

Release Date:

24 September 1970 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Two men, a neat freak and a slob separated from their wives, have to live together despite their differences.

Plot Keywords:

Friends Who Hate Each Other | Based On Film | Divorce | Odd Couple | Roommate

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 13 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sun. July 27	4:30 PM	CW	Lovers Don't Make House Calls	#1.16
Tue. July 29	2:00 AM	CW	The Big Broadcast	#5.11

Cast

Tony Randall	...	Felix Unger / ... (114 episodes, 1970-1975)
Jack Klugman	...	Oscar Trevor Madison / ... (114 episodes, 1970-1975)
Al Molinaro	...	Police Officer Murray Greshler (43 episodes, 1970-1975)

Runtime:

30 min (114 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono

Filming Locations:

1049 Park Avenue, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Paramount Television

Trivia:

The part of Oscar's (Jack Klugman) ex-wife Blanche was played by Brett Somers, Klugman's own wife. The real life pair were divorced during the run of the show.

Quotes:

Howard Cosell: [pointing to Oscar] Either he leaves or I leave.
Felix Unger: [turning to Oscar] Leave!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "My Name Is Earl: The Gangs of Camden County (#3.3)" (2007)

One of the All Time Greats!

As far as Sit Coms go "The Odd Couple" is number one on my list of favorites...edging out even "M.A.S.H." and "All In The Family".Randall and Klugman make this show great...both are perfectly attuned to their roles.Its one of the few times a Television show attained the high quality of its source material.

While Randall and Klugman's great chemistry and comic timing make the show there is strong support from the other cast members.In particular Al Molinaro's mystified Murry The Cop,Gary Walberg's Grouchy Speed and Brett Somer's cynical Blanche Madison. May the sun never set on "The Odd Couple"!