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• Neil Simon: Gag Writer or Artist?

  In the following essay, Terry Nienhuis discusses the mechanics of humor, Simon's facility with comedy, and the playwright's struggle to be recognized as more than a gag writer.

• Review of The Odd Couple's Broadway Debut

  In this review, Howard Taubman recounts the Broadway debut of The Odd Couple and praises Simon's comedic skills.

• Review of The Odd Couple's Original Broadway Run

  In this review of the play's original Broadway run, Kerr lauds The Odd Couple as a greatly entertaining evening of theatre.

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1. The Odd Couple: Introduction
2. The Odd Couple: Summary
3. The Odd Couple: Neil Simon Biography
4. The Odd Couple: Characters
5. The Odd Couple: Themes
6. The Odd Couple: Style
7. The Odd Couple: Historical Context
8. The Odd Couple: Critical Overview
9. The Odd Couple: Essays and Criticism
   1. Neil Simon: Gag Writer or Artist?
   2. Review of The Odd Couple's Broadway Debut
   3. Review of The Odd Couple's Original Broadway Run
10. The Odd Couple: Compare and Contrast
11. The Odd Couple: Topics for Further Study
12. The Odd Couple: Media Adaptations
13. The Odd Couple: What Do I Read Next?
14. The Odd Couple: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. The Odd Couple: Pictures
16. Copyright

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