Jack Klugman (top right,) the last remaining star of Neil Simon’s The Odd Couple feature film and TV series, has died at the age of 90. Klugman played the gruff sportswriter Oscar opposite Tony Randall as the fussbudget Felix. in the popular 70’s TV series. In the 1968 movie, Walter Matthau starred as Oscar and Jack Lemmon as Felix. We loved both the movie and the series – they were all great actors who are all gone now. Which was your favorite couple? (Feel free to mix and match.)
Glen B
don’t you mean an actor’s actor ?
Harvey
An actor actor’s.
Hilary
The copy police at your service, Janet. 🙂 It’s 1970s, NEVER 1970’s. Take out that extra punctuation mark next time… 🙂
Noblecascade
all the great ones are passing away. Now we are left with all these goofy reality “stars”. ugh.
Nelson Aspen
Remember Penny Marshall on the series? (“Myrna?”) She was hilarious! Glad SHE’s Still around! Happy New Year, Janet. xxx
Hello
Jack Lemmon as Felix but Jack Lemmon in general.
Patrick
That should be Durning “as”.
Patrick
Durning sd Sperm Whale in the Choir Boys!!
Denise
@palermo, absolutely.
Durning’s song and dance performance as the Governor in “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” is one of my all-time favorite movie scenes. Probably because the lyrics are so true of politicians.
palermo
and don’t forget Charles Durning. None of today’s actors match up to these guys and that’s for sure
Just My Opinion
I agree with Dawn and Denise, this is one foursome that is hard to choose. All four were great entertainers and each unique to their interpretation of their roles in The Odd Couple. What great actors, entertainment. They don’t make actors like that anymore. Truly great at their craft. I watched the television show and the movie both very good. Rest in peace. You all made a difference, left a legacy of entertainment:)
Denise
Ditto what Dawn said. Also loved him on Quincy, M.E.
Dawn
R.I.P Jack and thanks for all the laughs. All four of these guys were American treasures. Very funny guys who gave all of us years of entertainment and some of the best movies and television ever.
clarence
they simply can’t do it alone……….