Simon, (Marvin) Neil 1927–

Simon is one of the most popular playwrights in American theater history. To list his best known plays is simply to list his plays. (See also Contemporary Authors, Vols. 21-22.)

It seems that Jewish family life, like that of other persuasions, is rich in humor and small tragedies. In [Come Blow Your Horn] the accent is on humor.

The leading character is a young man who cannot get along with his father. The father, panting to be a grandfather, at frequent intervals asks his son: "Are you married?" The son, a bachelor, must answer: "No." Summoning what remains of his paternal authority, the father declares: "Then, you're a bum."

It is not your reviewer's intention to discourage anyone's interest in the play. The quoted dialogue is really funny in the context of the story. Indeed, it is hilarious. Come Blow Your Horn is one of the most refreshing comedies currently on Broadway. You can take...

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