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gptkbp:instance_of
|
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:play
gptkb:film
|
|
gptkbp:adaptation
|
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:film
|
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gptkbp:adaptation_year
|
gptkb:1968
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1985
gptkb:2015
|
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gptkbp:adaptations
|
gptkb:film_adaptation
gptkb:stage_adaptation
|
|
gptkbp:adapted_into
|
gptkb:musical
gptkb:video_games
gptkb:animated_series
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:short_story
gptkb:film
gptkb:stage_play
various formats
live performances
radio plays
Stage musical
a short story
Neil Simon's works
|
|
gptkbp:audience
|
Cult following.
|
|
gptkbp:awards
|
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
Academy Award nomination for Best Actor (Jack Lemmon)
|
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gptkbp:based_on
|
gptkb:Play_by_Neil_Simon
play by Neil Simon
|
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gptkbp:box_office
|
$44 million
|
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gptkbp:broadcast_network
|
gptkb:ABC
|
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gptkbp:character
|
gptkb:Felix_Ungar
gptkb:Oscar_Madison
|
|
gptkbp:character_arc
|
Growth through conflict.
Growth of friendship.
|
|
gptkbp:character_contrasts
|
Order vs. chaos.
|
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gptkbp:character_development
|
Focuses on contrasting personalities.
|
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gptkbp:character_motivation
|
Desire for companionship.
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gptkbp:character_relationships
|
Humorous and poignant.
Felix and Oscar are roommates
Felix is neat and tidy
Oscar is messy and carefree
Complex friendship.
Compromise and understanding.
Contrasting lifestyles.
Felix and Oscar's lifestyle differences.
Friendship amidst chaos.
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gptkbp:character_traits
|
Felix is neat, Oscar is messy.
Felix is neat
Felix is uptight
Oscar is easygoing
Oscar is messy
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gptkbp:cinematography
|
gptkb:Gordon_Willis
|
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gptkbp:color
|
gptkb:Color
|
|
gptkbp:conflict
|
opposites attract
roommate issues
|
|
gptkbp:country
|
gptkb:United_States
|
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gptkbp:created_by
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
gptkb:Gary_Marshall
|
|
gptkbp:critical_analysis
|
Examines male friendship.
|
|
gptkbp:critical_reception
|
Generally positive reviews.
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_impact
|
gptkb:parody
gptkb:popular_culture
inspired various adaptations
iconic status
inspired adaptations
iconic status in American television
inspired other works
inspired parodies
Enduring popularity.
inspired a Broadway musical
references in other media
inspired a film adaptation
inspired a revival series
Influenced television sitcoms.
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|
gptkbp:cultural_references
|
gptkb:books
gptkb:films
gptkb:television_shows
Referenced in various media.
referenced in various media
Referenced in pop culture.
inspired quotes and catchphrases
inspired stage plays
influenced character archetypes
parodied in comedy shows
|
|
gptkbp:cultural_significance
|
Explores male dynamics.
Represents the odd couple trope.
|
|
gptkbp:directed_by
|
various directors
|
|
gptkbp:director
|
gptkb:John_Rich
gptkb:Gene_Saks
|
|
gptkbp:distributor
|
gptkb:CBS_Television_Distribution
gptkb:Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
|
|
gptkbp:editing
|
gptkb:Sam_O'_Steen
|
|
gptkbp:features
|
two main characters
|
|
gptkbp:film
|
gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkb:Walter_Matthau
|
|
gptkbp:film_editing
|
The Odd Couple (1970-1975)
|
|
gptkbp:film_score
|
Jazz-influenced.
|
|
gptkbp:filming_location
|
New York City.
|
|
gptkbp:finale_date
|
1975-05-07
1975-03-07
April 7, 1975
|
|
gptkbp:first_aired
|
September 24, 1970
1970-09-24
February 24, 1970
February 19, 1970
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|
gptkbp:first_performance
|
gptkb:1965
|
|
gptkbp:first_released
|
1965 Broadway
|
|
gptkbp:followed_by
|
gptkb:The_New_Odd_Couple
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_II
|
|
gptkbp:follows
|
two mismatched roommates
|
|
gptkbp:genre
|
gptkb:television_series
gptkb:comedy
Sitcom
|
|
gptkbp:has_adaptation
|
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(film)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(animated_series)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(musical)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(TV_series)
international productions
The Odd Couple II (film)
|
|
gptkbp:has_appeared_in
|
many years
|
|
gptkbp:has_awards
|
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
gptkb:Tony_Award
gptkb:Writers_Guild_of_America_Award
gptkb:Emmy_Awards
|
|
gptkbp:has_character
|
gptkb:Felix_Ungar
gptkb:Oscar_Madison
|
|
gptkbp:has_cultural_impact
|
gptkb:popular_culture
inspired other works
references in media
inspired various remakes
|
|
gptkbp:has_influence_on
|
inspired film adaptations
inspired stage adaptations
inspired television adaptations
|
|
gptkbp:has_influenced
|
other comedies
|
|
gptkbp:has_legacy
|
enduring popularity
considered a classic
|
|
gptkbp:has_merchandise
|
gptkb:posters
scripts
souvenirs
related products
|
|
gptkbp:has_reception
|
critical acclaim
|
|
gptkbp:has_setting
|
gptkb:Cafeteria
|
|
gptkbp:has_spin_off
|
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(2015)
|
|
gptkbp:has_spin_offs
|
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(film)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(TV_series)
|
|
gptkbp:has_themes
|
gptkb:diversity
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:friendship
|
|
gptkbp:historical_legacy
|
Iconic status in film history.
|
|
gptkbp:home_media_release
|
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple:_The_Complete_Series
Released on DVD and Blu-ray.
Multiple editions.
|
|
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
|
The Odd Couple
|
|
gptkbp:influenced
|
gptkb:popular_culture
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(TV_series)
Sitcom genre
subsequent sitcoms
sitcoms
stage comedies
buddy comedies
buddy comedy genre
Numerous adaptations.
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_artists
|
Romantic comedies.
Buddy comedies.
|
|
gptkbp:influenced_by
|
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(film)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(play)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(TV_series)
theater traditions
classic comedies
Theatrical traditions.
comedic duos
Real-life friendships.
real-life friendship
Theatrical comedy.
Classic comedies.
|
|
gptkbp:inspiration
|
Neil Simon's own experiences.
|
|
gptkbp:inspired_by
|
Real-life friendship
Neil Simon's life
|
|
gptkbp:is_available_in
|
print and digital formats
|
|
gptkbp:is_available_on
|
gptkb:streaming_platforms
|
|
gptkbp:is_based_on
|
gptkb:Play_by_Neil_Simon
|
|
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in
|
gptkb:theater_festivals
|
|
gptkbp:is_considered
|
a classic
|
|
gptkbp:is_known_for
|
gptkb:humor
character dynamics
|
|
gptkbp:is_notable_for
|
its character development
its dialogue
its comedic timing
its relatable themes
|
|
gptkbp:is_part_of
|
American theater history
|
|
gptkbp:is_recognized_by
|
gptkb:Academy_Awards
|
|
gptkbp:is_referenced_in
|
other media
|
|
gptkbp:is_set_in
|
an apartment
|
|
gptkbp:is_studied_in
|
theater courses
|
|
gptkbp:language
|
English
|
|
gptkbp:last_aired
|
1975-04-07
March 7, 1975
1975-03-07
April 7, 1975
May 7, 1975
|
|
gptkbp:legacy
|
Considered a classic comedy.
|
|
gptkbp:lyricist
|
gptkb:C._D._Smith
|
|
gptkbp:main_character
|
gptkb:Felix_Ungar
gptkb:Oscar_Madison
|
|
gptkbp:music
|
gptkb:Neil_Hefti
|
|
gptkbp:music_composer
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
|
|
gptkbp:network
|
gptkb:ABC
|
|
gptkbp:notable_episodes
|
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple:_The_20th_Anniversary_Special
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_Goes_to_the_Movies
gptkb:The_Wedding
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple:_The_Last_Episode
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple:_The_Movie
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple:_The_Reunion
gptkb:The_Breakup
gptkb:The_Apartment
The New Car
The Odd Couple Meets the Odd Squad
The Odd Couple: The Final Goodbye
|
|
gptkbp:notable_guest_stars
|
gptkb:Bobby_Rydell
gptkb:Dacre_Montgomery
gptkb:Maisie_Williams
gptkb:Tony_Curtis
gptkb:Aidy_Bryant
gptkb:Ed_Begley_Jr.
gptkb:Andy_Samberg
gptkb:Doris_Day
gptkb:Frasier_Crane
gptkb:John_Astin
gptkb:John_Mulaney
gptkb:Margot_Robbie
gptkb:Richard_Dreyfuss
gptkb:Sophie_Turner
gptkb:Tina_Fey
gptkb:Will_Ferrell
gptkb:Billie_Joe_Armstrong
gptkb:Charlie_Day
gptkb:Elliott_Gould
gptkb:Foo_Fighters
gptkb:Larry_David
gptkb:Missy_Elliott
gptkb:Rodney_Dangerfield
gptkb:Marlon_Brando
gptkb:Ellen_Burstyn
gptkb:Lil_Kim
gptkb:Courteney_Cox
gptkb:Cesar_Romero
gptkb:James_Coco
gptkb:50_Cent
gptkb:Beyonce
gptkb:Blink-182
gptkb:Caleb_Mc_Laughlin
gptkb:Cara_Buono
gptkb:Coldplay
gptkb:Demi_Lovato
gptkb:Fall_Out_Boy
gptkb:Green_Day
gptkb:H._E._Ellen_De_Generes
gptkb:Imagine_Dragons
gptkb:JAY-Z
gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkb:Jonah_Hill
gptkb:Kanye_West
gptkb:Kendrick_Lamar
gptkb:Kristen_Wiig
gptkb:Lil_Nas_X
gptkb:Maroon_5
gptkb:Michael_Mc_Kean
gptkb:Miley_Ray_Cyrus
gptkb:Nicki_Minaj
gptkb:Panic!_At_The_Disco
gptkb:Paramore
gptkb:Sadie_Elizabeth_Sink
gptkb:Selena_Marie_Gomez
gptkb:Snoop_Dogg
gptkb:The_Black_Keys
gptkb:The_Offspring
gptkb:The_Strokes
gptkb:Twenty_One_Pilots
gptkb:Weezer
gptkb:Jason_Sudeikis
gptkb:Matt_Le_Blanc
gptkb:Amy_Poehler
gptkb:Ariana_Grande
gptkb:Billy_Barty
gptkb:Cardi_B
gptkb:Dan_Aykroyd
gptkb:Diana_Ross
gptkb:Eddie_Murphy
gptkb:Gaten_Matarazzo
gptkb:Hailee_Steinfeld
gptkb:J._Cole
gptkb:Jennifer_Aniston
gptkb:Katy_Perry
gptkb:Kirk_Douglas
gptkb:Lil_Wayne
gptkb:Lizzo
gptkb:Olivia_Rodrigo
gptkb:Oprah_Winfrey
gptkb:Rihanna
gptkb:Robin_Williams
gptkb:Ruth_Bader_Ginsburg
gptkb:Shawn_Mendes
gptkb:Taylor_Swift
gptkb:Travis_Scott
gptkb:Zach_Galifianakis
gptkb:Bob_Hope
gptkb:Jay_Leno
gptkb:John_Ritter
gptkb:Kelsey_Grammer
gptkb:Tinashe
gptkb:Winona_Ryder
gptkb:Barbra_Joan_Streisand
gptkb:Ronnie_Schell
gptkb:Adele
gptkb:Angela_Lansbury
gptkb:Ciara
gptkb:Cybill_Shepherd
gptkb:David_Letterman
gptkb:David_Schwimmer
gptkb:Drake
gptkb:Eminem
gptkb:Finn_Wolfhard
gptkb:Halsey
gptkb:James_Franco
gptkb:Johnny_Carson
gptkb:Lady_Gaga
gptkb:Linkin_Park
gptkb:Liza_Minnelli
gptkb:Lucille_Ball
gptkb:Maya_Rudolph
gptkb:Noah_Schnapp
gptkb:Pete_Davidson
gptkb:Post_Malone
gptkb:Radiohead
gptkb:Robert_Redford
gptkb:Steve_Martin
gptkb:Timothée_Chalamet
gptkb:Ben_Stiller
gptkb:Bette_Midler
gptkb:Bill_Hader
gptkb:Marcia_Wallace
gptkb:Matthew_Perry
gptkb:Mickey_Rooney
gptkb:Pat_Carroll
gptkb:Robert_Wagner
gptkb:Billy_Crystal
gptkb:Kenan_Thompson
gptkb:Leslie_Jones
gptkb:David_Hyde_Pierce
gptkb:Arctic_Monkeys
gptkb:Bette_Davis
gptkb:Billie_Eilish
gptkb:Bob_Newhart
gptkb:David_Harbour
gptkb:Emma_Stone
gptkb:Florence_Pugh
gptkb:Janet_Leigh
gptkb:Jim_Carrey
gptkb:Red_Hot_Chili_Peppers
gptkb:The_Killers
gptkb:Travis_Barker
gptkb:Vince_Vaughn
gptkb:Walter_Matthau
gptkb:Jack_Benny
gptkb:Millie_Bobby_Brown
gptkb:My_Chemical_Romance
gptkb:Owen_Wilson
gptkb:Rita_Moreno
gptkb:Robert_Vaughn
gptkb:Seth_Rogen
gptkb:Whoopi_Goldberg
gptkb:Chevy_Chase
gptkb:Natalia_Dyer
gptkb:Robby_Benson
gptkb:Jason_Bateman
gptkb:Gilda_Radner
gptkb:Lisa_Kudrow
gptkb:Bert_Convy
gptkb:Sally_Struthers
gptkb:Don_Rickles
gptkb:Marlo_Thomas
gptkb:Doris_Roberts
gptkb:Niles_Crane
gptkb:Phyllis_Diller
gptkb:Matthew_Fox
gptkb:Paul_Rudd
gptkb:Robert_Goulet
gptkb:The_Joan_Rivers
gptkb:Teri_Garr
gptkb:George_Burns
gptkb:Steve_Allen
gptkb:Muse
gptkb:Fred_Armisen
gptkb:Jerry_E._Seinfeld
gptkb:Kate_Mc_Kinnon
gptkb:Kings_of_Leon
gptkb:Nas
gptkb:Richard_Pryor
gptkb:Bill_Mc_Murray
gptkb:Cher
gptkb:Justin_Drew_Bieber
gptkb:Lily_Jane_Collins
gptkb:Madonna
gptkb:Ashanti
gptkb:The_Chainsmokers
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|
gptkbp:notable_performance
|
Jack Klugman as Oscar Madison (TV series)
Jack Lemmon as Felix Ungar
Matthew Perry as Oscar Madison (TV series)
Thomas Lennon as Felix Ungar (TV series)
Tony Randall as Felix Ungar (TV series)
Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison
Jack Klugman as Oscar
Jack Lemmon as Felix
Tony Randall as Felix
Walter Matthau as Oscar
|
|
gptkbp:notable_quote
|
' I can't stand it!'
" I can't stand it!"
" You’re a pig!"
|
|
gptkbp:notable_scene
|
The poker game.
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_acts
|
2
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_episodes
|
gptkb:114
|
|
gptkbp:number_of_seasons
|
gptkb:5
|
|
gptkbp:original_language
|
English
|
|
gptkbp:original_network
|
gptkb:ABC
|
|
gptkbp:parody
|
Parodied in various shows.
|
|
gptkbp:performance
|
performed worldwide
|
|
gptkbp:performed_at
|
theaters worldwide
|
|
gptkbp:performed_by
|
theater companies
amateur groups
professional companies
|
|
gptkbp:performed_in
|
gptkb:theater
schools
community centers
theaters
|
|
gptkbp:plot
|
two divorced men living together
Two mismatched roommates, one neat and the other messy.
|
|
gptkbp:premiere_date
|
September 24, 1970
1970-09-24
|
|
gptkbp:premiere_episode
|
gptkb:114
|
|
gptkbp:premiered_on
|
gptkb:1965
1970s
March 10, 1965
|
|
gptkbp:premise
|
two divorced men living together
two mismatched roommates
Two mismatched roommates
|
|
gptkbp:produced_by
|
various producers
|
|
gptkbp:production_company
|
gptkb:Paramount_Pictures
gptkb:Paramount_Television
|
|
gptkbp:published_by
|
gptkb:Random_House
|
|
gptkbp:rating
|
7.7/10 on IMDb.
|
|
gptkbp:release_date
|
1970-02-24
February 14, 1968
|
|
gptkbp:release_format
|
gptkb:DVD
gptkb:Blu-ray
|
|
gptkbp:release_year
|
gptkb:1968
gptkb:1970
gptkb:1985
|
|
gptkbp:remake
|
gptkb:Thomas_Lennon
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(2015)
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_(2009)
gptkb:The_New_Odd_Couple
gptkb:2009
gptkb:Matthew_Perry
|
|
gptkbp:revived_in
|
gptkb:Broadway_Revival_II
|
|
gptkbp:runtime
|
105 minutes
|
|
gptkbp:screenings
|
Premiere at the 1968 Cannes Film Festival.
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
|
|
gptkbp:screenplay_by
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
|
|
gptkbp:set_in
|
gptkb:New_York_City
|
|
gptkbp:setting
|
gptkb:New_York_City
New York City.
|
|
gptkbp:soundtrack
|
Released as an album.
|
|
gptkbp:spin_off
|
gptkb:The_New_Odd_Couple
|
|
gptkbp:starring
|
gptkb:Jack_Klugman
gptkb:Jack_Lemmon
gptkb:Walter_Matthau
gptkb:Tony_Randall
|
|
gptkbp:symbolism
|
Represents different lifestyles.
|
|
gptkbp:television_series_end_year
|
gptkb:1975
|
|
gptkbp:television_series_spin_off_end_year
|
gptkb:1983
|
|
gptkbp:television_series_spin_off_release_year
|
gptkb:1982
|
|
gptkbp:television_show
|
gptkb:Jack_Klugman
gptkb:Tony_Randall
|
|
gptkbp:thematic_element
|
Humor in conflict.
|
|
gptkbp:theme
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
gptkb:The_Odd_Couple_Theme
Friendship and conflict.
The Odd Couple Theme by Neal Hefti
|
|
gptkbp:themes
|
gptkb:diversity
gptkb:conflict
gptkb:friendship
|
|
gptkbp:translated_into
|
multiple languages
|
|
gptkbp:tvshow
|
gptkb:5
|
|
gptkbp:won
|
gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Play
|
|
gptkbp:writer
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
|
|
gptkbp:written_by
|
gptkb:Neil_Simon
|
|
gptkbp:bfsParent
|
gptkb:theater
|
|
gptkbp:bfsLayer
|
3
|