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1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast

An in-depth, episode-by-episode examination of the 1970-1975 ABC series The Odd Couple, one of TV's greatest comedies.

Further podcasts by Ted Linhart & Garrett Eisler

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SCRIPTS - SECURITY ARMS&YOU SAVED MY LIFE from 2023-12-03T16:51:16

In this episode we discuss the differences between  "Revised Final Scripts" for the two S2 episodes "Security Arms" and "You Saved My life" and the actual released episodes.  If you want access ...

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Nov 13 2023 - The Day Felix Unger Was Asked... from 2023-11-13T00:00

We celebrate Felix Unger Day with a new podcast previewing an exciting new project that will fuel some more episodes of 1049 Park Avenue.  Take a listen to find out more details!

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Tony and Jack Post OC Shows - Pt. 2.Tony Randall Show, Love Sydney, You Again? from 2023-01-08T19:40:28

The second half of our discussion about Jack and Tony's series after The Odd Couple contains in-depth looks at The Tony Randall Show (1976-78), Love Sydney (1981-1983) and You Again? (1986-87).

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Tony and Jack Post OC Shows - Pt. 1. Quincy, M.E. from 2023-01-02T17:21:32

In this episode we start looking at the four series Jack and Tony did after The Odd Couple - Quincy, The Tony Randall Show, Love, Sydney and You Again?.  This is part one where we cover only Qui...

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Tony and Jack Clips from 2022-11-13T15:34:24

This episode covers Jack Klugman and Tony Randall's TV appearances as themselves - on talk shows, in ads, on Dean Martin roast, and in song. 

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1993 TV-Movie, 2015-2017 CBS, 1975 Cartoon The Oddball Couple from 2022-09-25T21:24:25

In this episode our subjects are:

1) The 1993 reunion movie featuring Jack and Tony.  We cover the behind-the-scenes talent that was and was not involved with the project; who was and was...

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The New Odd Couple (1982/83) from 2022-08-07T19:33:44

We start the episode intending to discuss both the 1982/83 New Odd Couple (“NOC”) AND the 1993 Odd Couple reunion TV-movie but end up speaking so long about New Odd Couple we decide on the fly t...

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The Neil Simon / Odd Couple Universe Outside of The TV Show from 2022-07-24T15:31:55

This week we delve into the world of The Odd Couple centering around the plays and the movies, some of which were made before the TV show and some of which came after.  We discuss the origins of...

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Super Fan Interviews from 2022-07-17T15:44:33

This week Ted and Garrett stop talking so much and let two other Odd Couple fans discuss the show with them.  First up: James Bradley discusses his love of S1 and explains why there is a group o...

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The Murray Awards! from 2022-07-09T16:30:33

This week, Ted and Garrett  hand out The Murray Awards for various "best of" categories regarding The Odd Couple.  Examples include - Best Use Of Honking, Best Scene Where Felix Gets Mad at Osca...

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Odd Couple Look Back - Our Most and Least Favorite Episodes from 2022-06-26T18:31:23

With the episode by episode recap now over we look back and discuss our most and least favorite episodes by season and of the series overall.  We focus on S2-S5 but do have some discussion of S1...

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”Felix Remarries” from 2022-06-12T18:00:58

Felix and Gloria get back together in the series finale “Felix Remarries”.  In our discussion we cover 1) some new info our listeners provided to fill in the gaps on our prior episode about Laug...

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”Laugh Clown Laugh” from 2022-06-05T18:38:21

Felix has a feud with Oscar’s latest TV show co-host Richard Dawson in the series’ penultimate episode Laugh Clown Laugh.  We cover 1) Dawson’s career and how he came to appear on this episode 2...

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”Old Flames Never Die” from 2022-05-30T22:28:55

Felix feels old after finding out his high school sweetheart is a grandmother, and drags Oscar into his misery, in S5E20 “Old Flames Never Die”.  We discuss 1) the production order of this episo...

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”The Roy Clark Show” from 2022-05-15T21:09:24

Roy Clark guest stars on an episode named after him in S5E19 “The Roy Clark Show”.  We discuss the many songs and pieces of music in this episode; Clark’s resume and his time on Hee Haw; the ret...

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”Two Men On A Hoarse” from 2022-05-08T12:48:25

Oscar and Felix both lose their voice in “Two Men On A Hoarse” - S5E18. We discuss 1) guest star Dick Cavett 2) Jack Klugman’s real appearance on The Dick Cavett Show and discussion of his real-...

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”The Rent Strike” from 2022-05-01T22:56:45

Felix organizes a rent strike against 1049 Park Avenue after its new manager fails to keep up the building in S5E17 “The Rent Strike”.  Topics covered include 1) The Library of Congress receivin...

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”Felix, The Horse Player” from 2022-04-17T22:07:17

Oscar and Felix use inside source Harry Tallman, a horse exercise rider, to make a lot of money at the track in “Felix The Horse Player”, S5E16. Topics discussed include 1) guest player Jerry Ma...

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”Your Mother Wears Army Boots” from 2022-04-10T19:55:21

Howard Cosell and opera singer Martina Arroyo co-star in the infamous “Your Mother Wears Army Boots”, S5E15.  We discuss and/or debate: 1) Other appearances of TV show creators on their own shows i...

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”Two On The Aisle” from 2022-04-03T22:14:53

Oscar uses Felix to write off-Broadway theater reviews in S5E14 “Two on the Aisle”. We dive into such details as 1) Neil Simon’s cameo 2) the appearance of real-life theater critics John Simon, ...

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”The Bigger They Are” from 2022-03-27T23:35:15

Oscar wears a fat suit for a TV commercial Felix is directing in S5E13 “The Bigger They Are”.  We discuss 1) The silliness of the plot and all the holes it brings including the fraud being commi...

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”Oscar In Love” from 2022-03-20T21:53:16

Oscar dates a widower with two kids in S5E12 “Oscar In Love”.  The many topics we discuss include 1) episode writer Carl Gottlieb 2) guest star Dina Merrill, 3) I Love Lucy on Paramount+, 4) the...

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”The Big Broadcast” from 2022-03-13T21:06:16

Felix meddles in Oscar’s radio show in S5E11 “The Big Broadcast”.  Topics discussed include:  1) Tony Randall and writer Frank Buxton’s enthusiasm for old-time radio, 2) Dick Butkus’ wedding 3) ...

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”Our Fathers” from 2022-03-06T22:53:22

Felix tells the story of how Oscar’s father tried to kill Felix’s father via a flashback to the 1920s in S5E10 “Our Fathers”.  We cover 1) the exact year of the episode 2) the character timeline...

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”The Paul Williams Story” from 2022-02-27T21:59:09

Edna runs away from home to follow Paul Williams and Felix and Oscar go after her in S5E9 “The Paul Williams Story”.  Topic covered include 1) the career of guest star Paul Williams, 2) the fact...

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”The Subway Story” from 2022-02-21T00:09:34

Felix and Oscar get trapped on a stuck subway car in S5E8 “The Subway Story”.  We go off on multiple tangents such as 1) catching up on the homework we had regarding some scenes from the prior e...

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”The Odd Candidate” from 2022-02-13T18:14:36

Oscar runs for NYC Council in “The Odd Candidate.”   We dive into such minutiae as 1) The many street scenes filmed in NYC, 2) the unusual angle of the kitchen that is shown which brings up issu...

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”Strike Up The Band or Else” from 2022-02-06T17:41:59

Oscar owes $500 and tricks Felix into using his band into playing at a charity barn dance as payment in S5E6 “Strike Up The Band Or Else”. Topics covered include: 1) the horrendous musical cuts ...

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”The Dog Story” from 2022-01-30T17:05:23

Felix kidnaps a famous acting dog after witnessing poor treatment during a photo shoot in S5E5 The Dog Story.  We discuss among other topics: 1) the return of guest star John Fiedler 2) Odd Coup...

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”The Hollywood Story” from 2022-01-23T23:00:21

Felix and Oscar go to Hollywood for Oscar’s cameo in a sports movie but Felix poses as his agent to help get him more screen time and money in S5E4 "The Hollywood Story”.  Topics covered include...

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”The Frog” from 2022-01-17T22:56:44

Felix and Oscar must deal with Leonard’s missing/hurt frog in S5E3 “The Frog.” Topics covered include: 1) The career of guest star Leif Garett who plays Leonard for the first time 2) the career ...

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”To Bowl Or Not To Bowl” from 2022-01-09T19:25:45

Felix, the star bowler of Oscar’s bowling team, refuses to play in the championship out of principle but Oscar think Felix has a fear of losing in S5E2 “To Bowl Or Not To Bowl.” Topics covered i...

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”Rain In Spain” from 2022-01-02T22:11

We are back for our first episode of 2022 with the first episode of season five, “The Rain In Spain”.  We discuss guest star Rob Reiner, All In The Family, other guest star Garo Yepremian, the c...

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”One For The Bunny” from 2021-12-11T21:37:58

In a flashback we see Oscar get Felix a job at Playboy, where Oscar works, but trouble arises when then-fiancée Gloria wants to pose nude in the S4 Finale “One For The Bunny”. Topics discussed i...

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”New York‘s Oddest” from 2021-11-30T00:44:12

Felix decides to get involved in his community and join the NYPD civilian patrol, and drags Oscar along, in S4E21 “New York’s Oddest”.   Topics covered include 1) the set design when we are lookin...

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”The Insomniacs” from 2021-11-22T10:51:23

Felix has insomnia and it’s driving Oscar crazy in The Insomniacs – S4E20.  Topics covered include 1) The old time actors mentioned by Felix on the “late, late, late show”, 2) the cut song “Drea...

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”A Different Drummer” from 2021-11-15T00:16:04

Monty Hall returns and Felix tries to get his band on Monty’s new TV show but needs Oscar’s help to make it happen in S4E19 “A Different Drummer”.  Topics covered include: 1) the many songs from...

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”Shuffling Off To Buffalo” from 2021-11-07T01:19:55

Felix moves to Buffalo to work with his brother at his bubble gum company in S4E18 “Shuffling Off To Buffalo.” Discussion includes the following topics: 1) Oscar’s wearing 74 on his jersey and o...

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”Vocal Girl Makes Good” from 2021-10-31T11:25:22

A shy but talented woman whom Oscars works with has a crush on him while Felix wants her to sing Carmen in his opera in S4E17 “Vocal Girl Makes Good”.  Topics discussed:  The career of Marilyn H...

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”The Flying Felix” from 2021-10-24T13:18:38

Oscar helps Felix get over his fear of flying in S4E16 “The Flying Felix.”  We discuss the numerous guest actors in the show including Teri Garr in one of her earliest roles; the state of air tr...

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”Cleanliness Is Next To Impossible” from 2021-10-10T19:46:34

Oscar is hypnotized in order to become neat for his new girlfriend in S4E15 Cleanliness Is Next To Impossible.  We discuss: 1) whether Felix said “specialty” or “special” when discussing Oscar’s...

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”The Moonlighter” from 2021-10-03T21:25:32

Oscar moonlights at a greasy spoon in order to pay back money Felix gave him for Yankees tickets that Oscar lost gambling.  Among the many details we discuss are: 1) The tricky list of guest cas...

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”A Barnacle Adventure” from 2021-09-20T01:36:11

Oscar want Felix to invest in a new invention created by his dentist – barnacle glue in S4 E13, “A Barnacle Adventure”.  Topic covered include the careers of the multiple guest stars including V...

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”The Exorcists” from 2021-09-12T12:36

We discuss S4E12 “The Exorcists” in which Felix thinks the air conditioner is haunted.  Ted really doesn’t like the episode and makes that clear early, Garrett is much more generous. Topics:  1)...

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”Maid For Each Other” from 2021-09-06T02:28:56

Felix hires a Nanny for Oscar in S4E11 “Maid For Each Other”.  Topics discussed: 1) The mystery of  writer Marlene Barr who has no other major credits 2) The IMDB error crediting “Crony 1” as th...

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"The Pig Who Came To Dinner" from 2021-08-28T16:33:32

Oscar loses “everything”, including Felix, to hustler Bobby Riggs in “The Pig Who Came To Dinner.” We discuss the historical significance of this episode because of its timing just weeks after t...

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"Felix Directs" from 2021-08-21T21:23:06

Felix sets out to make a documentary about Oscar and ends up almost directing a porno film in “Felix Directs”.   Items of discussion include: the use of prunes for breakfast, the multiple NYC lo...

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"The Songwriters" from 2021-08-08T14:31:32

Jaye P. Morgan and Wolfman Jack guest star on “The Songwriters” as Felix writes the classic song “Happy and Peppy and Bursting With Love” for Morgan. Topics covered include 1) the biographies of...

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"This Is The Army Mrs. Madison" from 2021-08-01T14:33:16

We flashback to Oscar and Blanche’s wedding night at an army base in This Is The Army Mrs. Madison.  Topics examined include 1) the dizzying amount of continuity issues in this episode 2) the at...

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"The New Car" from 2021-07-25T16:56:58

It’s our one year anniversary and 50th recorded episode! Oscar and Felix win a new car which ends up causing more problems than benefits in “The New Car”.  We discuss 1) the geographic inconsist...

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"The Odd Holiday" from 2021-07-18T15:13:03

In “The Odd Holiday”, a flashback episode, Felix and Oscar go to the Caribbean with their wives and Felix tries to help Oscar’s marriage while not realizing his in jeopardy.   

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"That Was No Lady" from 2021-07-10T12:21:53

Felix falls for a football player’s wife but doesn’t know she is married in S4E4 “That Was No Lady”. Topics covered include: 1) Listener feedback to our question about the line “Every body loves...

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"The Odd Decathalon" from 2021-07-03T13:58:48

Felix and Oscar compete in athletic events to prove who is the better insurance risk in S4E3 “The Odd Decathlon”.  Topics discussed include 1) Our confusion as to why the studio audience applaud...

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"Last Tango In Newark" from 2021-06-25T21:53:50

World-renowned ballet dancer Edward Villella guest stars in S4E2.  We discuss 1) the selling of orange and orange beverages at theaters 2) the potential skittishness of ABC regarding the assumpt...

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"Gloria Moves In" from 2021-06-19T12:22:40

Gloria stays at Felix and Oscar’s apartment while her house is being painted in the 4th season premiere “Gloria Moves In”.  Topics covered include 1) When this episode was filmed vs aired and ho...

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"The Murray Who Came To Dinner" from 2021-06-14T23:16:30

Murray has a fight with his wife and moves in with Felix and Oscar in the season three finale The Murray Who Came For Dinner.  We discuss the fact this episode was the third filmed for the seaso...

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”Take My Furniture, Please” from 2021-06-07T18:44:53

Felix buys new furniture for the apartment but his tastes and Oscar's are very different in S3E22.  We discuss the fantastic set design in this episode; the legendary character Charles Lane who mak...

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"The Odyssey Couple" from 2021-05-29T00:20:07

Felix finds Oscar a date who isn’t what she seems in order to make Oscar’s mother happy in S3E21 The Odyssey Couple.  We talk about: 1) how people used to call a phone number to get the exact ti...

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"Let's Make A Deal" from 2021-05-22T01:08:34

Monty Hall guest stars as Oscar burns Felix's custom mattress and tries to win a new one on Let's Make A Deal in S3E20.  We make a few corrections/additions from the prior week's episode about M...

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"My Strife In Court" from 2021-05-15T00:22:40

Felix and Oscar go to court to defend themselves against a charge of ticket scalping with Felix serving as counsel in S3E19 My Strife In Court.  Topics covered include the great performance by C...

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”The Hustler” from 2021-05-08T00:06:37

In this episode we discuss S3E18 “The Hustler” in which Felix’s opera club needs money and Oscar helps via gambling and pool.  Among the topics covered are: the signature credits of the multiple gu...

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"Myrna's Debut" from 2021-04-30T23:29:34

Felix the impresario tries to jumpstart Mryna's lapsed/burgeoning tap dancing career in S3E17 "Myrna's Debut."  Before we get into the episode itself we mention an enjoyable interview with Odd C...

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"The Ides of April" from 2021-04-24T12:21:52

This week our subject is S3E16 The Ides of April in which Felix is summoned to the IRS to resolve a discrepancy.  We talk about the similarities to a Honeymooners episode; Ted’s view that the ch...

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"I Gotta Be Me" from 2021-04-17T13:01:31

This week we discuss S3E15  “I Gotta Be Me” in which Felix and Oscar go to therapy and try role reversal. Topics include; pop psychology, some confusing dialogue that sets up the group therapy; ...

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"Sometimes A Great Ocean" from 2021-04-09T14:49:58

Felix takes Oscar on a cruise for senior citizens to help his ulcer in S3E14.  Topics include 1) the credits of the veterans who play their fellow cruise passengers 2) the sloppy prop work in th...

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"Don't Believe In Roomers" from 2021-04-02T19:11:23

Felix and Oscar fall for the same girl - with a mysterious past - in S3E13 "Don't Believe Roomers."  We discuss the history of the song "Buckle Down Winsocki, the impressive set design of the di...

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"The Odd Father" from 2021-03-26T17:54:36

Felix tries to get Edna to like him by taking her to work and attending her baseball umpire debut in S3 E12 "The Odd Father".  We discuss the cringey-but-funny little people scene, the big probl...

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"Password" from 2021-03-19T00:28:36

ARISTOPHANES!

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"Oscar's Birthday" from 2021-03-12T18:15:38

Felix’s attempts to throw Oscar a surprise party is the plot of “Oscar’s Birthday” (S3E10) which is the topic of this week’s episode.  We get into such details as: 1) Why the production started ...

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"The First Baby" from 2021-03-05T22:43

The birth of Felix’s daughter Edna is the topic of S3E9 "The First Baby”. Enjoy as we get a bit lost trying to connect all the consistencies, inconsistencies and references in this episode to ot...

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"Felix's First Commercial" from 2021-02-19T21:54:49

Deacon Jones guest stars in S3E8 as Felix gets to direct a shaving commercial.  We discuss Jones' NFL career, the appearances of Herbie Faye as the 1049 super, the real-life Press Box Steakhouse...

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"The Odd Couples" from 2021-02-11T23:29:22

Oscar's mother comes to visit but she doesn't know Oscar is divorced in S3E7 "The Odd Couples".  We cover such topics as: Eddie and Debbie (and Tammy); the fact that the actress who played Oscar...

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"I'm Dying of Unger" from 2021-02-05T11:41:39

Felix and Oscar go to Murray's cabin so Oscar can work on his book in our analysis of S3E6 "I'm Dying of Unger".  We discuss Dorothy Parker and her quotes, Garry Marshall's notes on this episode...

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"The Odd Monks" from 2021-01-28T22:46:04

“The Odd Monks”, S3E5, is our topic for this episode of 1049 Park Avenue.  Felix and Oscar go to a monastery to escape work pressures but end up in trouble with the monks.  We quote from Garry M...

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REPOST: "The Pen Is Mightier Than The Pencil" With Special Bonus Segment! from 2021-01-26T16:49:42

While “The Pen Is Mightier Than The Pencil” is the next episode that we would cover sequentially on 1049 Park Avenue, it was the one we covered in our first podcast because we wanted to start wi...

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"The Princess" from 2021-01-22T19:25:11

This week we analyze S3E3 "The Princess" in which Oscar falls in love with royalty.  We discuss the resume of guest star Jean Simmons (who is not Gene Simmons), the lushness of this episode, the...

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"Big Mouth" from 2021-01-15T19:27:50

Howard Cosell joins the boys for S2E2 "Big Mouth".  Cosell plays himself of course and he is a pitchman for an ad campaign Felix is working on but Oscar insults him and then Felix insults him.  ...

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"Gloria, Hallelujah" from 2021-01-08T21:35:07

We start a new year with a new season of The Odd Couple - S3E1 “Gloria Hallelujah”.  Among the topics we cover are the history of computer dating, Elinor Donahue’s resume, the odd dynamic of the Fe...

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"All of Season 1!" from 2020-12-28T17:26:23

In this extra long episode we analyze the 19 out of 24 S1 episodes that we can watch on streaming and address the 5 we could not watch (we don't own the DVD of S1 because we don't like S1).  Eac...

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"Psychic, Shmychic" from 2020-12-18T22:55:37

We have come to the end of S2 with our coverage of "Psychic, Shmychic", the second season finale.  Our topics include the careers of The Amazing Criswelll and Bernie Kopell, and the popularity o...

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"Oscar's Promotion" from 2020-12-11T19:47:33

S2E22 - "Oscar's Promotion" - Oscar is assigned to be the editor of a new sports supplement at his newspaper and his first assigned is a Chinese v USA exhibition wrestling match.  And he needs a...

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Oddball 4-Pack - Mini Review of 4 Lesser Odd Couple S2 Episodes from 2020-12-04T21:50:22

We divert from our normal format this week and cover four episodes of the show from S2 that we think are not very good.  We call then "Oddballs" and we give each one about 20 minutes of time to ...

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"A Night To Dismember" from 2020-11-20T23:58:14

This week we cover S2E21 "A Night To Dismember" -- a Rashomon-style episode depicting the New Year's Eve episode that led to Oscar and Blanche's divorce.   Among the details we discuss are 1) th...

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"Good, Bad Boy" from 2020-11-13T21:04:51

S2E20 "Good, Bad Boy" is our topic this week.  Oscar and Felix help out a reform-school teen ager who asks Edna to the school dance.  We discuss the KLM building in NYC, the career of guest acto...

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"Partner's Investment" from 2020-11-06T23:37:08

In our Podcast this week we analyze S2E19 "Partner's Investment".  In this episode Felix invests his money, and money he has stolen/secured from Oscar, in a Japanese restaurant.  The topics we a...

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"You Saved My Life" from 2020-10-30T22:29

In this installment we discuss S2E17 "You Saved My Life" in which Felix becomes a pest by constantly thanking Oscar who saves him from falling out a window. Oscar tries to get Felix to save HIS ...

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"Speak For Yourself" from 2020-10-24T00:34:44

S2E16 “Speak For Yourself” Is our topic this week.  We go back in time to watch the story behind Oscar proposing to Gloria for Felix in the 1950s. Among the topics covered are the major inconsis...

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"Security Arms" from 2020-10-16T23:57:05

This week we analyze S2E15 - the classic "Security Arms".  Felix and Oscar movie into a high-security apartment building after determining their building and neighborhood is unsafe. Topics inclu...

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“And Leave The Greyhound To Us?” from 2020-10-09T22:50:25

This week we analyze S2E14 in which Oscar wins a racing greyhound named Golden Earrings in a poker game.  References/topics we discuss include Tuesday Weld, Death Of A Salesman, Father Flanagan,...

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"Felix, The Calypso Singer" from 2020-10-02T23:23:44

This week our topic is S2 E13 "Felix, The Calypso Singer".  Oscar takes Felix on his Caribbean vacation when Nancy has to stay behind for work, but when Nancy eventually shows up Felix is kicked...

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"Surprise, Surprise" from 2020-09-25T00:53:19

This week we dive into S2E12 "Surprise, Surprise".  Felix throws his daughter Edna a party for her 10th birthday. The surprise for Edna is  his hiring of Sherman The Clown.

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"Being Divorced Is Never Having To Say I Do" from 2020-09-19T00:55:15

This week we cover S2E11 - "Being Divorced Is Never Having To Say I Do" - in which Oscar's ex-wife Blanche gets married to a man she just met.  We discuss Brett Somers, since this is her first a...

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"Win One For Felix" from 2020-09-11T23:26:08

We tackle (pun!) S2E10 - "Win For Felix" - in which Oscar teaches Felix how to coach Leonard's (Felix's son) football team.  We discuss how The Odd Couple was a pioneer in showing a divorced dad...

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"The Odd Couple Meet Their Host" from 2020-09-04T22:37:15

This week we cover S2E9 "The Odd Couple Meet Their Host", guest starring comedian David Steinberg who puts both Felix and Oscar on his TV show where they make fun of each other.  Topics include ...

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"Fat Farm" from 2020-08-29T16:54:51

This week we cover S2E8 "Fat Farm" in which Felix and Oscar go to Dr. Berger's health retreat to lose weight and get in shape.  We discuss the famous dining room scene where desserts are served ...

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"Murray The Fink" from 2020-08-21T21:26:35

This week we cover S2 E6 entitled "Murray The Fink" -- Felix and Oscar are arrested by Murray during their poker game after they tease him for being too timid and nice.  Topics include a deep di...

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"Sleepwalker" from 2020-08-14T22:16:59

We discuss a great episode - S2E4 "Sleepwalker" - in which Oscar attacks Felix while asleep because he is being extra nice while awake.  This episode contains the famous "pits in my juice" and "...

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"Hospital Mates" from 2020-08-09T02:57:36

We discuss S2 E3 "Hospital Mates" - when Felix and Oscar have operations at the same time and then come home with Felix blind and Oscar on crutches.  We also discuss the famous Felix Unger "honk...

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"Felix's Wife's Boyfriend" from 2020-07-31T15:37:34

This week we discuss S2E2 of The Odd Couple, "Felix's Wife's Boyfriend".  We also cover how we chose this episode to tackle next, how we plan to chose episodes in the future, viewer feedback, wh...

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Intro and "The Pen Is Mightier Than The Pencil" from 2020-07-22T20:59:28

Welcome to the first episode of "1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast" - the only podcast devoted to the 1970-1975 classic sitcom starring Tony Randall and Jack Klugman - one episode at a tim...

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