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IM5688 · 2025-09-23T17:45:42-04:00

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Who was the better Odd Couple?

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BizSuitStacy · M

It's not often that a TV series spin off from a movie becomes so successful. I'll give the nod to Tony and Jack.

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

@BizSuitStacy Show was produced by Gary Marshall, who later went on to make "Happy Days". The intro to this show is classic and outstanding. [media=https://youtu.be/r-1zEh1wu4c]

Dexiter · 70-79, M

@Barefooter25 i dont see how a producer could have that much influence but it no accident when it comes to gary marshall

Barefooter25 · 46-50, M

Jack Lemmon and Walter Mathau were great in the movie version of "The Odd Couple". But with the tv version, Tony Randall and Jack Klugman stole the show.

TheYawnArchive · 46-50, M

I'v only seen the movie and can't imagine Walter and Jack being topped.

BlueSkyKing · M

There was another "Odd Couple" TV series. It starred Demond Wilson (Sanford and Son) and Ron Glass (Barney Miller). Didn’t last long.

IM5688 · 61-69, M

@BlueSkyKing I never heard of that one.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

Not as sinple as it sounds. Randall and Klugman were great. But they actually played at being Matthau and Lemmon.😷

IM5688 · 61-69, M

@whowasthatmaskedman I heard Randall and Klugman on a talk show once and they both admitted to being a lot like their characters in real life. Randall really was a neat freak and Klugman really was a slob, although I'm sure they exaggerated it even more for their parts.

whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M

@IM5688 Agreed. They also soft pedalled the characters for TV series, as opposed to being a touch more edgy for the movies. But lets face it. Both sets were great..
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Shybutwilling2bfriends · 61-69

Jack and Tony

Roundandroundwego · 61-69

The older version was sad and serious and disturbing.

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