Odd Couple Marathon is 20 favorites of Tony Randall - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

dlemond · 11-27-2003, 03:30 PM

From the WPIX website:

Join WB11 this Saturday, Nov. 29 from Noon to 10pm, where your host, the real Tony Randall, will play you his 20 favorite episodes with a little narration before each one.

I expect to see Password and The Songwriter.

TJL · 11-29-2003, 02:01 PM

Ya know, I had so many things I had to do today, but now nothing is going to get done.

I can't miss this marathon.

dlemond · 11-29-2003, 04:13 PM

How awesome is this?

I even got the episode I missed with You Saved My Life.
I'm missing Password right now, so maybe I should go.

TJL · 11-29-2003, 05:33 PM

I am now convinced "Odd Couple" is the best sitcom of the 1970's.

Pure genius!

dlemond · 11-29-2003, 09:38 PM

I've had a goof and it wasn't my fault- I walk into the room and the record light is off. No one touched the machine, I wonder if it just was freaking out for taping for so long.

Anyway, I missed the beginning of The Flying Felix- the intro and the credits- not bad for 10 hours of taping switching them every 2 hours (SP mode).

Anyone get a good copy of that episode?

TJL · 11-30-2003, 05:47 AM

Why isn't this show on DVD?

"The Odd Couple" is the textbook example of the perfect sitcom.

It's got great writing, and arguably the best comedy duo (Tony Randall and Jack Klugman) ever to set foot in front of a TV camera.

I want the show on DVD!

dlemond · 11-30-2003, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TJL
Why isn't this show on DVD?

"The Odd Couple" is the textbook example of the perfect sitcom.

It's got great writing, and arguably the best comedy duo (Tony Randall and Jack Klugman) ever to set foot in front of a TV camera.

I want the show on DVD!

I blame you.

You are most likely the reason the show is not on dvd.

No, I'm sorry. I guess I'm just getting a little emotional.

Hell, I can't think of any rational reason it isn't on dvd, so I guess I'm just lashing out.

Now get it out on dvd right now you stupid bastards!!

musicradio77 · 11-30-2003, 01:55 PM

I saw half from the marathon last night.

Nanny Fine · 11-30-2003, 03:37 PM

Thanks to dlemond I get to see this show again

I can't wait

sinatrastar · 12-03-2003, 05:19 PM

Odd couple is on every great while in my area. Or is it on the entire WB network? I wouldnt think one station would have Randall host a marathon.

TJL · 12-03-2003, 07:35 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think any episodes involving Gloria were shown.

Some of the best Felix episodes involved his attempts to win back his ex.

Hopefully they'll be in the next marathon...

Brian Damage · 12-04-2003, 12:03 PM

It said in the NY Daily News yesterday that the Odd Couple marathon was #1 in the ratings for that 10 hour block.

dlemond · 12-04-2003, 12:09 PM

That is good to know.

Now maybe they will air it at a reasonable hour instead of 2:30 am.

Brian, did you get to tape the whole marathon?

TJL · 12-04-2003, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Brian Damage
It said in the NY Daily News yesterday that the Odd Couple marathon was #1 in the ratings for that 10 hour block.

I read that too. That was great news!

With ratings like that a second marathon is probably in the works.

Brian Damage · 12-05-2003, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dlemond
Brian, did you get to tape the whole marathon?

I missed the entire thing! I was away for the weekend and programmed my vcr to tape at least six hours of the marathon and I screwed up the time. Instead of 12pm I put 12am. I'm looking to get a couple of the episodes from that marathon.

11-29-2003, 02:01 PM	#2
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11-30-2003, 03:37 PM	#9
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11-27-2003, 03:30 PM	#1
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Odd Couple Marathon is 20 favorites of Tony Randall From the WPIX website: Join WB11 this Saturday, Nov. 29 from Noon to 10pm, where your host, the real Tony Randall, will play you his 20 favorite episodes with a little narration before each one. I expect to see Password and The Songwriter.

11-29-2003, 04:13 PM	#3
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	How awesome is this? I even got the episode I missed with You Saved My Life. I'm missing Password right now, so maybe I should go.

11-29-2003, 05:33 PM	#4
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	I am now convinced "Odd Couple" is the best sitcom of the 1970's. Pure genius!

11-29-2003, 09:38 PM	#5
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I've had a goof and it wasn't my fault- I walk into the room and the record light is off. No one touched the machine, I wonder if it just was freaking out for taping for so long. Anyway, I missed the beginning of The Flying Felix- the intro and the credits- not bad for 10 hours of taping switching them every 2 hours (SP mode). Anyone get a good copy of that episode?

11-30-2003, 05:47 AM	#6
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Why isn't this show on DVD? "The Odd Couple" is the textbook example of the perfect sitcom. It's got great writing, and arguably the best comedy duo (Tony Randall and Jack Klugman) ever to set foot in front of a TV camera. I want the show on DVD!

12-03-2003, 05:19 PM	#10
sinatrastar Indian Summer Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 22, 2003 Location: 78 W 86th St. Apt 3E Posts: 6,027	Odd couple is on every great while in my area. Or is it on the entire WB network? I wouldnt think one station would have Randall host a marathon.

12-03-2003, 07:35 PM	#11
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think any episodes involving Gloria were shown. Some of the best Felix episodes involved his attempts to win back his ex. Hopefully they'll be in the next marathon...

12-04-2003, 12:03 PM	#12
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	It said in the NY Daily News yesterday that the Odd Couple marathon was #1 in the ratings for that 10 hour block.

12-04-2003, 12:09 PM	#13
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	That is good to know. Now maybe they will air it at a reasonable hour instead of 2:30 am. Brian, did you get to tape the whole marathon?