I think it has something to do with the "zeitgeist" of our age. We are also now generations removed from the time of this show. If we were to expose the people of the late 60's/early 70's era to the essence of our dystopian society now, they wouldn't believe the levels of delusion, narcissism, hypocrisy, and sociopathy we radiate. Our modern world simply does not encourage the development of great tv shows like this one anymore.
It was a Broadway play; a movie, a TV series, a cartoon series, and two failed iterations back on TV. There's only so far you can take a premise. Especially when they were already well done in the first place. The chances are you've already seen the movie and the TV series. And somebody, somewhere is doing the play on stage. So, any new version will be compared to all of those and they will come out unfavorably. So, why bother?
I still love this show and I still watch it on the computer. Jack Klugman and Tony Randall were two great actors. But however I will let you in on something. Some of the Street scenes were filmed at the Studio back lot and on the Streets of Downtown Los Angeles. The Baseball episode with Howard Cosell was actually filmed at Dodgers Stadium.
This is indeed the original intro. Subsequent versions omit the word, "childhood" in describing their friendship -- which omission I've never understood.
On November Thirteenth, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife. Deep down he knew she was right. But he also knew that someday he would return to her. With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his childhood friend, Oscar Madison. Sometime earlier, Madison's wife had thrown him out, requesting that he never returned. Can two divorced men share an apartment, without driving each other crazy?
Starting with season two, the part of the narrative of how Felix had bumped into Oscar was changed slightly: With nowhere else to go, he appeared at the home of his friend, Oscar Madison. Several years earlier, Madison's wife had thrown HIM out, requesting that HE never return.
It lives on because of people like my parents, who had me watching reruns on Nick-at-Nite well over 30 years ago. I would make friends watch, and now I have a friend whose 15-year-old son is in love with the show. You can be a cynic (and may both men RIP), or you can help tell the tale.
Well, since I’m here, and since I grew up in that era, and in that place and knew people like them, and adored the show, and still do… I’ll share my current ranking 1 to 10 on the matter of TV sitcom shows from 1960 forward … Honeymooners Odd Couple Dream of Jeannie Mr Ed Gomer Pyle The Lucy Show McHales Navy I Love Lucy Andy Griffith Flintstones
Anybody remember the SNL sketch after the 2000 election, when the election was disputed, so George W. Bush and Al Gore decided to share the White House like Felix and Oscar?
Why don't they make great TV shows like this anymore?? A classic!! Even the theme tune will never be forgotten...🎶🎵🎶.....
I think it has something to do with the "zeitgeist" of our age. We are also now generations removed from the time of this show. If we were to expose the people of the late 60's/early 70's era to the essence of our dystopian society now, they wouldn't believe the levels of delusion, narcissism, hypocrisy, and sociopathy we radiate. Our modern world simply does not encourage the development of great tv shows like this one anymore.
It was a Broadway play; a movie, a TV series, a cartoon series, and two failed iterations back on TV. There's only so far you can take a premise. Especially when they were already well done in the first place.
The chances are you've already seen the movie and the TV series. And somebody, somewhere is doing the play on stage. So, any new version will be compared to all of those and they will come out unfavorably. So, why bother?
@@Maldoror2112 😭😢😢 So True!!
@@Maldoror2112What a well thought out, and intellectually honest comment. Bravo, my friend.
As a kid this was one of my favorite shows. Yes I’m older than dirt.
One of the greatest sitcoms of all times! 😊
I agree! 😊
I still love this show and I still watch it on the computer. Jack Klugman and Tony Randall were two great actors. But however I will let you in on something. Some of the Street scenes were filmed at the Studio back lot and on the Streets of Downtown Los Angeles. The Baseball episode with Howard Cosell was actually filmed at Dodgers Stadium.
Theme by Neal Hefti, who also wrote the 60s "Batman" theme, I believe...
Yes..Neal did compose this theme song..which does have lyrics.
Friday, November 13, 2020 - it's an Odd Couple marathon!!!!!
Tony Randall 1920-2004
Jack Klugman 1922-2012
We’ll miss you, pal.
I'll always remember Jack for playing the lead on the second greatest show on earth.
Here on November 13th, 2020.
Felix would have been thrilled if that was his only problem in a year like this.
Season 1 Intro #3 which was used for episodes 16 - 24
The intro used for seasons 2 and 3 used this intro without the word childhood.
When I lived in Manhattan, I would hum the theme song 🎵 around the areas represented in the opening.
RIP Neil Simon
That boy scout punching Tony Randall in the chest is funniest shit ever. He said ouch... 😄🙏
I wonder what ever happened to him.?
Debut for the very first time on 9/24/1970.
Loved this show immensely.
This is indeed the original intro. Subsequent versions omit the word, "childhood" in describing their friendship -- which omission I've never understood.
There is an episode later in the show telling the story of how they met - jury duty. That is why they omitted it.
Why do I share this video every year on November 13th?
I’m 26 and I grow up staying with my grandma and I used to watch this like crazy every day before three’s company😂
East of park Ave between 86 street and 87 street
On November Thirteenth,
Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence.
That request came from his wife.
Deep down he knew she was right.
But he also knew that someday he would return to her.
With nowhere else to go,
he appeared at the home of his childhood friend,
Oscar Madison.
Sometime earlier,
Madison's wife had thrown him out,
requesting that he never returned.
Can two divorced men share an apartment,
without driving each other crazy?
ha ha ha awesome. love it.
He passes by a bus advertising Newport cigarettes that part was funny
@@booberry349 I sell them at 7Eleven.
Starting with season two, the part of the narrative of how Felix had bumped into Oscar was changed slightly:
With nowhere else to go,
he appeared at the home of his friend,
Oscar Madison.
Several years earlier,
Madison's wife had thrown HIM out,
requesting that HE never return.
Felix was actually kicked out on Friday the 13th if you look the date up and the yr the show came out
"Oh, Oscar, Oscar, Oscar!"
I wonder if people like friends that can share an apartment and try to get along with each other
Thanks so much for this amazing concept, Neil. I hope you rest in peace.
The Odd Couple aired in reruns on Nick-at-Nite during the Mid 90's.
Man, I miss great shows like this! Now we have the Housewives and every other "reality" TV show!
I think if them every time I try to find a parking space in Manhattan!
Today is November 13th. I will tip a toast to Mr Unger in solidarity.
Tony Randall was a great actor in the odd couple with Jack Klugman and it was greatest show in the 20th century but both actors are now dead.
It lives on because of people like my parents, who had me watching reruns on Nick-at-Nite well over 30 years ago. I would make friends watch, and now I have a friend whose 15-year-old son is in love with the show. You can be a cynic (and may both men RIP), or you can help tell the tale.
"Greatest show in the 20th century" might be a BIT much.
@@theedmee the odd couple is on twice daily on the decades network.
MeTV had The Odd Couple one time.Never lasted long.
Well, since I’m here, and since I grew up in that era, and in that place and knew people like them, and adored the show, and still do… I’ll share my current ranking 1 to 10 on the matter of TV sitcom shows from 1960 forward …
Honeymooners
Odd Couple
Dream of Jeannie
Mr Ed
Gomer Pyle
The Lucy Show
McHales Navy
I Love Lucy
Andy Griffith
Flintstones
Before they omitted the word "Childhood" from the opening narration.
Watching this intro on November 13, 2021.
0:50 in the opening credits: the "n" in "Randall" is set too low.
How ironic considering Felix's character.
Good tv then never be the same
53 years ago today!
Now available on DVD.Including all 5 seasons of the Show.
I’m here because of Greg Gutfeld!
November 13th!!! 😂
Season 1 Early (1971) (before Season 2)
Top 10 sit coms theme song of the 70s
I love it
These two should have just married each other from the start. What a couple.
5 seasons
1049 Park Avenue, NYC
The original address for Oscar's apartment in the movie version was 31 Riverside Drive and West 85th Street, Manhattan.
Season 1 Early (1971)
Happy Nov 13
They Used Horse Radish Don't Say Aired January 7 1971 on ABC the American Broadcasting Company
Anybody remember the SNL sketch after the 2000 election, when the election was disputed, so George W. Bush and Al Gore decided to share the White House like Felix and Oscar?
Are you here because today is November 13?
New Year's Day Odd Couple Marathon on WLNY, Channel 55! Classic! Happy Healthy New Year 2022!
Oscar was a sports writer;don’t recall what Felix did.
Felix was a photographer. His slogan, "Portraits a specialty"
Ray Barone was a sportswriter.
0:13 Oh my God are you Tony Randall?
Theme rules. The characters though were likely based on butt pirates
High five if you came here from Friends!
TV had only 13 channels back then, but those shows are better than the 200 or whatever channels of today that are filled with, well, crap.
Today
Will Saunderson a Gay Garda and Ryan Turbidy secret Gays dating.
I always loved when he got punched...
I think that was getting pounded.