1049 Park Avenue
The Odd Couple -- Series Finale
November 30, 2009
by David Krell
david@davidkrell.com
On November 13th, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife.
Deep down, he knew she was right. But he also knew that someday, he would return to her.
Five years later, he did.
In the final episode of The Odd Couple television series, Gloria Unger gave her fussy, neat, photographer ex-husband a second chance.
Felix and Gloria remarry in the apartment that Felix shares with his best friend -- New York Herald sportswriter Oscar Madison at 1049 Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Oscar’s sloppiness contrasts with Felix’ neatness. Great comedy results.
Their friendship endured their arguments, differences, and opposite views of life.
Where Oscar was chaotic, disorganized, and sloppy, Felix was careful, methodical, and neat.
Where Oscar was happily divorced, Felix kept a candle burning in his heart for Gloria.
In the series finale, the cherry on top was the final scene.
In a salute to their friendship, Felix empties a garbage can on the living room carpet. And Oscar says that in honor of Felix, he will pick up the garbage and put it back in the can.
Felix trusts him and the two men say goodbye as Felix departs for the next chapter in his life. But Oscar dismisses the garbage and leaves the living room.
A few seconds later, Felix returns and says that he knew Oscar wouldn’t pick up the garbage and does it himself.
A great ending to a great show. The final scene perfectly reflects the characters’ respective essences. It keeps Oscar and Felix true to themselves.
Where Oscar promises action, he often does not follow through, merely because he does not think the act in question presents import on any level.
Where Felix requests action, he often commits the act in question himself because it means more to him than it does to Oscar.
david@davidkrell.com
On November 13th, Felix Unger was asked to remove himself from his place of residence. That request came from his wife.
Deep down, he knew she was right. But he also knew that someday, he would return to her.
Five years later, he did.
In the final episode of The Odd Couple television series, Gloria Unger gave her fussy, neat, photographer ex-husband a second chance.
Felix and Gloria remarry in the apartment that Felix shares with his best friend -- New York Herald sportswriter Oscar Madison at 1049 Park Avenue in Manhattan.
Oscar’s sloppiness contrasts with Felix’ neatness. Great comedy results.
Their friendship endured their arguments, differences, and opposite views of life.
Where Oscar was chaotic, disorganized, and sloppy, Felix was careful, methodical, and neat.
Where Oscar was happily divorced, Felix kept a candle burning in his heart for Gloria.
In the series finale, the cherry on top was the final scene.
In a salute to their friendship, Felix empties a garbage can on the living room carpet. And Oscar says that in honor of Felix, he will pick up the garbage and put it back in the can.
Felix trusts him and the two men say goodbye as Felix departs for the next chapter in his life. But Oscar dismisses the garbage and leaves the living room.
A few seconds later, Felix returns and says that he knew Oscar wouldn’t pick up the garbage and does it himself.
A great ending to a great show. The final scene perfectly reflects the characters’ respective essences. It keeps Oscar and Felix true to themselves.
Where Oscar promises action, he often does not follow through, merely because he does not think the act in question presents import on any level.
Where Felix requests action, he often commits the act in question himself because it means more to him than it does to Oscar.