THE ODD COUPLE (1970 - 1975)Then and Now 2023 ★ Most actors died tragically
THE ODD COUPLE (1970 - 1975)Then and Now 2023 ★ Most actors died tragically
The Odd Couple (titled onscreen Neil Simon's The Odd Couple) is an American sitcom television series broadcast from September 24, 1970 to March 7, 1975 on ABC. The show, which stars Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison, was the first of several sitcoms developed by Garry Marshall for Paramount Television. The series is based on the 1965 play The Odd Couple written by Neil Simon, which was also adapted into the 1968 film The Odd Couple. The story examines two divorced men, Oscar and Felix, who share a Manhattan apartment and whose opposite personalities inevitably lead to conflict and laughter.
In 1997, the episodes "Password" and "The Fat Farm" were ranked No. 5 and No. 58, respectively, on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.[3] The show received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
THE ODD COUPLE (1970 - 1975)Then and Now 2023 ★ Most actors died tragically
The Odd Couple (titled onscreen Neil Simon's The Odd Couple) is an American sitcom television series broadcast from September 24, 1970 to March 7, 1975 on ABC. The show, which stars Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison, was the first of several sitcoms developed by Garry Marshall for Paramount Television. The series is based on the 1965 play The Odd Couple written by Neil Simon, which was also adapted into the 1968 film The Odd Couple. The story examines two divorced men, Oscar and Felix, who share a Manhattan apartment and whose opposite personalities inevitably lead to conflict and laughter.
In 1997, the episodes "Password" and "The Fat Farm" were ranked No. 5 and No. 58, respectively, on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time.[3] The show received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series.
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00:00 Hi, if you're like me, you know the Odd Couple 1970 is one of the best sitcoms of all time.
00:05 So today, I thought it would be fun if you pulled up a chair by the campfire and watch
00:09 it again with the entire cast of 10 and Now.
00:11 I will tell you about the original names and ages of the actors and how they changed in
00:15 2023.
00:16 Okay, let's see it together.
00:22 Oscar Madison is played by actor Jack Klugman.
00:25 In 1970, when he was on the sitcom, he was 48 years old and sadly on December 24, 2012,
00:31 he passed away at the age of 90 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
00:35 Because I know you're right.
00:38 But Felix, what are we gonna do?
00:39 There are two gorgeous girls out there.
00:41 I saw them.
00:42 Don't you think I'm a human being?
00:44 Keep going back and forth.
00:45 Why?
00:46 It's right, he's two heroes in one.
00:47 And I could be a muckraker.
00:48 So I called him the next day, I said I want to have a meeting with Glenn Larson.
00:55 He said, "I'm not gonna do it."
00:59 Myrna is played by actress Penny Marshall.
01:01 In 1970, when she was on the sitcom, she was 27 years old and sadly on December 17, 2018,
01:07 she passed away at the age of 75 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
01:11 Hi, Myrna.
01:13 I'm a new person without a wedding ring.
01:16 Myrna, this is Monroe.
01:19 Monroe is the super son.
01:20 Myrna Turner.
01:21 Myrna.
01:22 I don't think it was to replace her.
01:24 First of all, I think it was over once we moved to California.
01:29 And then Michael was gonna do Spider-Man.
01:32 Felix Unger is played by actor Tony Randall.
01:35 In 1970, when he was on the sitcom, he was 50 years old and sadly on May 17, 2004, he
01:41 passed away at the age of 84 in Manhattan, New York, USA.
01:45 Thank you, Gran.
01:48 Well, Cecily's doing the dishes.
01:51 I finally have a minute to sit down.
01:55 Did you go to the stage?
01:57 Well, no, the stage, but in those days, there was a great deal of radio.
02:02 There were hundreds of radio shows every week.
02:08 Miriam Welby is played by actress Eleanor Donahue.
02:11 She was 35 years old when filming the sitcom in 1972, and now she's living healthy life
02:16 at the age of 86.
02:17 That's what I did last year.
02:18 It was the one day of the year he chose to hang up his coat.
02:21 He'd never find it in his room.
02:23 Neither would we.
02:25 The world of comedy, the world has lost a great person.
02:34 He passed away a few weeks ago.
02:38 Officer Murray Glasher is played by actor Al Molinero.
02:41 In 1970, when he was on the sitcom, he was 51 years old and sadly on October 30, 2015,
02:47 he passed away at the age of 96 in Glendale, California, USA.
02:51 I'm gonna break it.
02:54 I'm all set.
02:55 I've brought my book.
02:56 I could deliver it right here.
02:58 You called the cops?
02:59 No, I didn't call them.
03:00 But Crusher Encore is a two-pound family-size entree.
03:04 I don't have a family.
03:06 I do.
03:07 And we love Encore.
03:08 We'll be over at 6 tonight.
03:10 Fett is played by actor Billy Sands.
03:14 In 1971, when filming the sitcom, he was 60 years old and sadly on August 24, 1984, he
03:20 passed away at the age of 73 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
03:25 Terrific little guy.
03:27 How do you do?
03:29 Mr. Felix Unger, Mr. Doctor.
03:31 You're a doctor?
03:32 No, that's my name, Roger Doctor.
03:34 From the Blue Rinse Lagoon.
03:37 I kinda dig tall chicks.
03:39 Especially when the band is playing a slow number.
03:44 Blanche is played by actress Brett Somers.
03:48 She was 47 years old when filming the sitcom in 1971, and sadly on September 15, 2007,
03:55 she passed away at the age of 83 in Westport, Connecticut, USA.
03:59 It's nice to see you.
04:02 Hiya, Oscar.
04:05 Same old Oscar, neat as a pen.
04:10 Celebrity Night Watchman.
04:12 No, everything's okay over here.
04:15 Bye.
04:16 There's...
04:17 Dr. Nancy Cunningham is played by actress Joan Hodgkins.
04:22 In 1971, when filming the sitcom, she was 44 years old and sadly on September 27, 2022,
04:29 she passed away at the age of 95 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
04:33 There are psychological factors here that could make home delivery more desirable.
04:38 Home delivery is for newspapers, not babies.
04:41 Oscar.
04:42 Doctor.
04:43 What?
04:44 Speed is played by actor Gary Welberg.
04:48 In 1970, when he was on the sitcom, he was 49 years old, and sadly on March 27, 2012,
04:54 he passed away at the age of 90 in Northridge, California, USA.
04:58 With a picture of Grace Kelly.
05:00 She's the queen of hearts.
05:01 I thought she was a princess of Monaco.
05:03 She is.
05:04 Look, will you stop asking questions and play poker?
05:07 I went to the bathroom.
05:08 Almers played by actor Herbie Fay.
05:11 In 1970, when filming the sitcom, he was 71 years old, and sadly on June 28, 1980,
05:17 he passed away at the age of 81 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
05:21 You won the trouble of someplace else.
05:24 Why?
05:25 If I knew that, I'd be an electrician, getting 10 bucks an hour instead of being a handyman.
05:30 I'll have to check out the fuse box in the basement.
05:33 Vinnies played by actor Larry Gelman.
05:37 In 1970, when he was on the sitcom, he was 40 years old, and sadly on June 7, 2021,
05:43 he passed away at the age of 90 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
05:47 Put the bodies on those girls.
05:49 This is an emergency.
05:50 Wait, wait, wait, wait.
05:51 There's only one fair way to do this.
05:52 Let's take a vote.
05:53 No, no, I'm not voting.
05:55 Either way, I'm neutral.
05:56 Just like Switzerland.
05:57 You got all the money like Switzerland.
06:00 Bum is played by actor Johnny Silver.
06:02 In 1970, when filming the sitcom, he was 52 years old, and sadly on February 1, 2003,
06:09 he passed away at the age of 84 in Wooden Hill, Los Angeles, California, USA.
06:13 Poor Sam.
06:16 He looked so peaceful, like he was lying on a bench, sleeping it off.
06:21 You see, a reliable source agrees with me.
06:23 Ministers played by actor Richard Stahl.
06:26 In 1970, when filming the sitcom, he was 38 years old, and sadly on June 18, 2006,
06:32 he passed away at the age of 74 in Wooden Hill, California, USA.
06:36 What is your favorite character from The Odd Couple?
06:52 And what do you think when some actors have passed away?
06:54 Leave your comments below this video.
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