Title: The Odd Couple Films
Inclusive Dates: 1970-1974

Call Number: DF 325-DF 333

Quantity: 9 film reels (16 mm)

Repository:

Wisconsin Historical Society Archives / Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Contact Information

Archival Locations:

Wisconsin Historical Society (Map)

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Abstract:

Nine episodes from the 1970s sitcom The Odd Couple, which ran on ABC from 1970-1975. The series starred Tony Randall portraying the clean and proper Felix Unger and Jack Klugman portraying the sloppy and casual Oscar Madison, as two reunited friends sharing a New York apartment following their respective divorces.

Note:

Developed for television by Gary Marshall and Jerry Belson.

Forms part of the Television Collection.

There is a restriction on use of this material; see the Administrative/Restriction Information portion of this finding aid for details.

Language: English

URL to cite for this finding aid: http://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-df325

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This collection consists of 9 episodes of the half hour-long sitcom television series The Odd Couple, which ran on ABC (1970-1975) for five seasons. Based on the Neil Simon Broadway play of the same name and the characters made famous by the 1967 motion picture starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau; the series told the story of two recently divorced, mismatched men sharing a New York apartment. The series starred Tony Randall as Felix Unger, a prim, fastidious, neat-freak photographer; and Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison, a sloppy and casual sportswriter, and documented the inevitable conflicts and laughs caused by their different lifestyles.

While a total of approximately 114 episodes of The Odd Couple aired over its five year run, this collection contains only 9 of the original episodes from all five seasons. Each episode has a running time of approximately thirty minutes. All the reels in this collection are 16 mm color prints with sound. Individual episodes consist of one reel each.

The episodes in this collection are arranged chronologically by season and the date each episode originally aired on television.

Acquisition Information

Presented by James Stewart. Accession Number: M96-264/WCFTR

Use Restrictions

No duplication or public screening without consent of copyright holder.

Copyright: Paramount Pictures Corporation and R.G. Productions, Inc.

DF 325	“Felix Gets Sick,” 1970 October 8 Note A bedridden Felix disrupts Oscar's plans for a fun weekend alone, including a date with a stewardess and a Sunday poker game. Director: Hal Cooper Producer: Jerry Davis Writer: Albert E. Lewin Cast: Larry Gelman, Ryan MacDonald, Al Molinaro, Garry Walberg, Bridget Hanley, Beryl Hammond
DF 326	“Natural Childbirth,” 1971 September 17 Note Oscar's pregnant niece arrives, planning to deliver via natural childbirth despite Oscar's objections. Director: Hal Cooper Writer: Bill Idelson and Harvey Miller Cast: Joan Hotchkis, Hilarie Thompson, Al Molinaro, Jessica Myerson, Lillian Adams, Shawn Michaels, Carolyn Payne, Ogden Talbot
DF 327	“Where's Grandpa?,” 1972 January 28 Note With Felix out of town, his grandfather mopes about the apartment after breaking up with his wife, and turns out to be as jealous, neurotic and fastidious as his grandson. Director: Jack Donohue Writer: Albert E. Lewin Producer: Jerry Davis Cast: Al Molinaro, Ann Doran, Garry Walberg, Larry Gelman, Madge Kennedy
DF 328	“Gloria, Hallelujah,” 1972 September 15 Note When Oscar's exaggerated computer dating application gets him matched with Felix's ex-wife, Felix tries to prove he's above jealousy. Director: Garry Marshall Writer: Rick Mittleman Producer: Jerry Davis Cast: Penny Marshall, Al Molinaro, Janis Hansen, Elinor Donahue, Harvey Skolnik
DF 329	“The Odd Father,” 1972 December 8 Note Felix tries to find common interests with his daughter, but her interests are closer to Oscar's. Director: Jack Donohue Producer: Jerry Davis Writer: Steve Zacharias and Michael Leeson Cast: Al Molinaro, Doney Oatman, Frank Delfino, Sadie Delfino, Stephen Liss
DF 330	“The Ides of April,” 1973 January 19 Note Reporting to the IRS in response to a letter, Felix panics and blurts out Oscar's poor tax preparations. Director: Bob Birnbaum Writer: Mark Rothman and Lowell Ganz Producer: Frank Buxton and Tony Marshall Cast: Al Molinaro, Vivian Bonnell, Joshua Shelley, Bill Quinn, Louis Guss, Ogden Talbot
DF 331	“Maid For Each Other,” 1973 November 23 Note Oscar and Felix try to find a maid who is beautiful enough for Oscar and clean enough for Felix. Director: Norm Gray Writer: Marlene Barr Cast: Curt Conway, Buddy Lewis, Arleen Sinclair, Momo Yashima, Reta Shaw, Janet Brandt, Al Molinaro
DF 332	“Shuffling Off to Buffalo,” 1974 February 8 Note Felix's brother has given him a job in Buffalo, much to Oscar's delight. Director: Frank Buxton Writer: Mark Rothman and Lowell Ganz Producer: Tony Marshall Cast: William Redfield, Al Molinaro, Jack Collins, Beatrice Colen, Alice James
DF 333	“The Odd Candidate,” 1974 October 24 Note Felix enters Oscar in an election against an incumbent city councilor. Director: Garry Marshall Producer: Tony Marshall Writer: Mark Rothman and Lowell Ganz (teleplay); Barry Rubinowitz (story) Cast: Guy Marks, Elinor Donahue, Al Molinaro, Howard K. Smith, Peter Hobbs, Kapi Lindos, Filip Field