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PODCAST

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast

Ted Linhart & Garrett Eisler

An in-depth, episode-by-episode examination of the 1970-1975 ABC series The Odd Couple, one of TV"s greatest comedies. Email us at: 1049pod@gmail.com

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All Episodes

46:05

"The Ides of April"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/04/24

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 character of the tax examiner is inconsistent; how other 70’s shows put women in places of power in the workplace as part of their storylines; and the inclusion of a recognizable character actor in the credits (Louis Guss) who has no dialogue in the actual episode on DVD or streaming.

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01:08:30

"I Gotta Be Me"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/04/17

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; the Hobo news; a music edit in the DVD and streaming version that ruins the tag; the fact that this is Ted’s favorite episode of the entire series and Garrett’s pet peeve.

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54:25

"Sometimes A Great Ocean"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/04/09

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 this episode 3) the 2nd appearance of Monroe, the super's son 4) and some favorite lines of ours.

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51:15

"Don't Believe In Roomers"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/04/02

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 diner scene, the 2nd appearance of guest Star Marlyn Mason, and the more adult themes of this episode.

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52:44

"The Odd Father"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/03/26

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 problem with an address Felix gives Oscar, the change of actress who plays Edna, the similarities to other episodes and the many visual gags in this episode.

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58:45

"Password"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/03/19

ARISTOPHANES!

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57:57

"Oscar's Birthday"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/03/12

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 to use a building other than the real 1049 Park Avenue for exterior shots 2) the first of two appearances of Monroe - the super’s son and the actor who played him 3) speculation that Felix and Miriam seemed to have a platonic relationship instead of a romantic one 4) Oscar has a brother?!?!

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01:09:05

"The First Baby"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/03/06

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 other episodes - but we eventually figure it all out. These include: which other episodes featured Oscar’s stuffed gorilla? when else was Lolita mentioned?; the fact Gloria was originally Oscars’ date; and who met Murray first. We also discuss 1) the fact Oscar says he has three bathrooms in this episode -

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47:02

"Felix's First Commercial"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/02/20

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 and the fact Felix should have had a career directing TV ads after this episode.

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47:53

"The Odd Couples"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/02/12

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's mother later played Murray's wife along with some of her odd performance choices; and the inconsistencies in how long Oscar has been divorced and where exactly Blanche lives.

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52:09

"I'm Dying of Unger"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/02/05

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 from his memoir, and another instance where Tony Randall singing was edited out of the DVD for rights purposes.

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01:01:24

"The Odd Monks"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/01/29

“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 Marshall and Jack Klugman who both discuss this episode in their memoirs – in fact Gary Marshall says it is his favorite. We also discuss the terrible hair of Brother Lou, reading before bed, the speed at which dough can rise, the song that was cut from the DVD and the bizarre tag scene.

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01:20:15

REPOST: "The Pen Is Mightier Than The Pencil" With...

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/01/26

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 with a mutual favorite. We are reposting our first episode here for you fellow obsessive compulsives who need things in order with a special bonus segment in which we discuss an interview with Elinor Donahue regarding her role as Miriam since this is her first prominent appearance, even if it is her 2nd

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55:12

"The Princess"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/01/22

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 drama of this episode and the fact another TV series based on a Neil Simon play was on the ABC Fall schedule during The Odd Couple's first season.

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52:27

"Big Mouth"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/01/15

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. They have to apologize so Felix can keep his job. We discuss Cosell's rise to fame, the odd addition of a boy scout character, the random little lines that dot this episode and the hilarious "play-by-play" coverage Felix gives as Oscar.

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52:28

"Gloria, Hallelujah"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2021/01/09

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 Felix / Miriam relationship and the perfectly-crafted scene when Oscar is filling out his dating form.

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01:39:07

"All of Season 1!"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2020/12/28

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). Each episode gets 2-7 minutes of our attention as some are too painful to discuss while others have some noteworthy moments.

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01:02:40

"Psychic, Shmychic"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2020/12/19

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 of ESP in 1972.

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57:43

"Oscar's Promotion"

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2020/12/11

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 photographer! We discuss guest star Jack Soo, the state of Chinese-US relations & the time and the specific event that triggered this episode, and the fact that China's best wrestler is aged 55 according to this episode.

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01:27:32

Oddball 4-Pack - Mini Review of 4 Lesser Odd Couple...

1049 Park Avenue: An Odd Couple Podcast ·

2020/12/05

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 discuss why we don't like them but also the funny moments that do exist (plus a clip). The episodes are "Natural Childbirth", "A Grave For Felix, "Does Your Mother Know You're Out Rigoletto" and "Where's Grandpa".

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