Jack Klugman talks about Neil Simon and the Odd Couple Part 2 of 4

Today, part two of out four part conversation with the legendary Jack Klugman. This interview was conducted just a few years after his friend and on-screen partner, Tony Randall, passed away, a few years before Jack passed away. In this portion, Jack talks about Neil Simon and the origins of the play THE ODD COUPLE and what it was like working on the show.
Read more about Jack Klugman in Tony and Me: A Story of Friendship, with DVD of "The Odd Couple" out-takes, 1971-75 amzn.to/2x8pwgH
Buy The Odd Couple Season 1. amzn.to/3372MKd
Buy QUINCY Season 1 and 2. amzn.to/32WDk9Q
See Jack Klugman in 12 Angry Men. amzn.to/2VPGxGT
Learn more about Tony Randall. www.amazon.com... Randall&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&linkId=05b481301ac73d3033372e26ae314aea\
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[@joe-vz6hx]

jack klugman is one of those rare people who I never get tired of listening to. and the kind of guy you can't help but like regardless of who you are, such a warm and classic "every man," but that belies his great intellect and talent. thanks for this!

[@mr.bridges6216]

I love Jack Klugman! I sure do miss him. They don't make actors like him anymore. Thank goodness for this interview and the work he left behind.

[@janelle7668]

I just love Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. The Odd Couple was the best show. The cast and writers were brilliant. RIP Tony, Jack, Garry, Penny, and Al.

[@totsmini3105]

THANK YOU!! ~ We Love Jack Klugman, Tony Randal!! ~ They were Born to Meet (their great Fate) and Entertain us!!

[@amylumet8365]

Pasting my comment from the first segment, bc I'm so grateful for YOUR gratitude to our AMerican Treasures-- these wonerful performers. Bless you, Mr Levin! I'm wiping my eyes! Wonderful. wonderful documentary about a beautiful talent and human being. My late father- director SIdney Lumet - who worked with him in Live Televsion- Kraft Playhouse 90 and in 12 Angry Men - loved him, too. Your feelings for him are evident and I give you a huge hat tip, David and @PopGoesTheCultureTV-- thank you so much for this much-needed peek into a real and vital time in American Entertainment -- which could not have existed without the huge hearts of these early tv veterans. They were pros -- and they remained grateful-- as my father -- and everyone who grew up in the 20s and 30s remained grateful -- for every job. It's so different from nowadays. Klugman, Randall, Lemmon, Matthau, Benny, Burns, Allen, Simon, Marshall, Carson, DeCordova, Marx, Fiedler, Cox, Harris, Brooks, Reiner, Lear, Adams, Henry, Blanc... these wonderful verterans of Broadway, Yiddish Theater, Vaudeville, the Borscht Belt, and Live Televison. The discipline, the skill, the love of their craft.... I feel like they are old friends of mine and I feel like you are an old friend now. Thank you for this wonderful interview-- I am excited to share it. Jack Klugman remains an American Treasure. Thank you for the laughs-- and tonight, the tears, Jack. They were all gone too soon -- thank God for their performances where they will be with us forever. That's a crowded poker table up there, David Levin. Beautiful interview. Well done, my friend.

[@JohnM3665570]

Thank you for posting this interview. The Odd Couple was a favorite sitcom growing up. Always watched the reruns on WPIX 11 in New York. I have all 5 seasons on DVD. I got to meet Jack at a book signing of his book about his friendship with Tony. I'm so glad I was able to meet him.

[@linapagliari8003]

Rip beautiful jack and tony gone too soon 😔🇨🇦🇨🇦enjoyed this interview ty for sharing 😔🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@larryshaver3568]

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