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Another Odd Couple

posted 14 years ago by eyebrowmorroco
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Any other combination you would have liked to have seen? I’d have loved to see:

George Segal as Oscar
Ron Leibman as Felix

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[–] eyebrowmorroco 14 years ago

I don't know, I guess I'd like to see Leibman play against type, but then I would be sad to subdue his natural character. I just see him putting in a great turn as Felix. He would indulge a few eccentricities, sure, but it would mostly be a toned down, subtle performance. George Segal could easily play the Oscar type. I know I'm complicating matters, but I think we'd get some interesting results. Either way, they make a great team.

[–] Stubby-9 14 years ago

Charlie Sheen & Jon Cryer?
(Since that's obviously who they're attemping to channel....poorly)

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[–] Clintessence 14 years ago

How about Jerry Seinfeld as Felix, and Michael Richards as Oscar.

[–] jefgg 12 years ago

Art Carney and Dean Martin were considered for the part of Felix for the TV version. Carney originated the role of Felix in the Broadway play.

Mickey Rooney and Martin Balsam were considered for the part of Oscar for the TV version. Tony Randall wanted Rooney to play Oscar but Garry Marshall insisted on Jack Klugman.

The roles of Oscar and Felix were created on Broadway by Walter Matthau and Art Carney. The roles of Oscar and Felix were recreated for film by Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. They were perfected for TV by Jack Klugman and Tony Randall.

[–] jefgg 10 years ago

In December 2013 it was announced that Matthew Perry will be starring, co-writing and executive producing a remake of "The Odd Couple". The comedy will start airing in mid-season 2015 on CBS. Perry will play Oscar and Felix will be portrayed by Thomas Lennon. The show will also star Wendell Pierce as Teddy their cop friend with Georgia King and Lindsay Sloane as Katie and Emily, taking over for the Pigeon sisters.

[–] jefgg 8 years ago

On May 16, 2016 CBS renewed the show for a third season, which premiered on October 17, 2016. The season will contain thirteen episodes.