The Old Man in The Sunshine Boys

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:play
gptkbp:adaptations gptkb:television_special
stage performances
gptkbp:adapted_into gptkb:film
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Tony_Award_for_Best_Revival_of_a_Play
gptkbp:character gptkb:Al_Lewis
gptkb:Willie_Clark
gptkbp:character_development explores aging
explores reconciliation
gptkbp:character_relationships emotional connection
shared history
professional rivalry
reconciliation arc
strained friendship
gptkbp:critical_reception positive
gptkbp:cultural_impact inspired adaptations
inspired stage revivals
gptkbp:cultural_significance reflection on aging
commentary on show business
gptkbp:famous_quote " I don't want to be a part of this!"
gptkbp:follows two aging vaudevillians
gptkbp:genre gptkb:comedy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Old Man in The Sunshine Boys
gptkbp:influenced later comedies
gptkbp:influenced_by comedic duos
American theater traditions
Neil Simon's experiences
vaudeville history
gptkbp:inspiration vaudeville
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:notable_actor gptkb:Walter_Matthau
gptkb:George_Burns
gptkbp:notable_scene flashback scenes
rehearsal scenes
gptkbp:number_of_acts 2
gptkbp:original_language English
gptkbp:plot conflict between characters
exploration of past glories
humor in aging
preparation for a show
reunion of former partners
gptkbp:premiered_on gptkb:1972
gptkbp:production_years Broadway debut
multiple revivals
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1975
gptkbp:setting gptkb:New_York_City
gptkbp:themes gptkb:friendship
nostalgia
gptkbp:written_by gptkb:Neil_Simon
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walter_Matthau
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4