The Odd Couple
Storyline & Synopsis
The Odd Couple is a television situation comedy broadcast from September 24, 1970 to March 7, 1975 on ABC. It stars Tony Randall as Felix Unger and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison, and was the first of several developed by Garry Marshall for Paramount Television. The show is based upon the play of the same name, which was written by Neil Simon.Felix and Oscar are two divorced men. Felix is neat and tidy while Oscar is sloppy and casual. They share a Manhattan apartment, and their different lifestyles inevitably lead to conflicts and laughs.In 1997, the episodes "Password" and "The Fat Farm" were ranked #5 and #58 on TV Guide's 100 Greatest Episodes of All Time. The show received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Comedy Series. Its fourth season, from 1973–74, remains the most recent nominee for a show that aired during a Friday time slot.
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Quick Facts: The Odd Couple
When was The Odd Couple released?
The Odd Couple was released on 24 September 1970.
Who stars in The Odd Couple?
The web series stars Tony Randall, Jack Klugman, Janis Hansen, Richard Stahl, Joan Hotchkis.
Who directed The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple is directed by Charles Shyer, Jay Sandrich.
What is the IMDb rating of The Odd Couple?
The Odd Couple has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 8K votes.
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