Matthew Perry

Matthew Perry has every reason to smile as he takes off for parts unknown at LAX – his Odd Couple series was teetering, but looks like it IS returning for another season on CBS. Since Perry’s other sitcom attempts after “Friends” have failed, this is good news. Unfortunately the updated Odd Couple scripts are just not as funny as the original series. There is a distinct lack of subtlety with every punchline delivered on the new show, followed by loud laughter. The writing just isn’t that creative, (“Friends” spoiled us.) Hopefully next season will be better…

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Matthew Perry looks like he’s REALLY getting into character for his likeable slob role of Oscar Madison on his new series The Odd Couple, or else he had a very wild weekend. He was snapped at the drugstore picking up his meds and looks like he needs them. Reviews of Odd Couple have not been good, so as producer, he does have a lot to worry about.

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“Friends” star Matthew Perry’s dream just came true. He saw Neil Simon’s movie “The Odd Couple” when he was 10 years old, and always dreamed of playing Oscar Madison, the messy sportswriter. He pitched an updated remake to CBS with himself as producer, co-writer, and star, and they ordered a pilot! He’s got a “Frasier” writer, Joe Keenan, on board, and now all the show needs is a Felix Unger! How about David Hyde Pierce? Or Eric McCormack? Who do YOU think would be perfect for the fussbudget Felix role?