The Odd Couple (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Neil Simon
- First Published: 1966
- Type of Work: Play
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Subjects: 1960’s, New York, North America or North Americans, Northeast, U.S., Self-discovery, United States or Americans, New York City, Marriage, Divorce, Single people
- Locales: New York, NY
The Odd Couple was not merely another Neil Simon hit: It might be considered the greatest hit of his career, if popularity is measured by the kind of impact a play has on American culture. The Odd Couple ran on Broadway for nearly one thousand performances, then was made into a film (1968), then into a very successful network television program (1970-1975), and then recast in a female version (1985), in which the two roommates are played by women. These facts alone would be significant indications of popularity, but Simon's play has had such an impact on American life...
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