Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon | The Not-So Odd Couple | A Docu-Mini
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Written, Presented and Compiled by Joe Ramoni
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Walter Matthau & Jack Lemmon - one the great movie duos of all time. They would become most famously known as the original “Odd Couple”, but these two weren't so different after all, and were actually very much in sync. Their comedy partnership spanned close to four decades, making them one of the longest tenured comedy acts of all time. We take a look at what made them such a durable act and why their partnership was so great.
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Thank u I’m watching the fortune cookie right after I finish this...
that premise needs a remake. I’ve got a lotta ideas and good on you for leaving it with a “I won’t spoil the movie”.
@@videovoidtv Thanks for watching!
I have temporarily removed my patreon because of corona and the new financial situation for my family. But if I could give you a suggestion I would say Sherlock Holmes smarter brother. I understand logically that it is not a great film, but emotionally it is my favourite film of all time together with Young Frankenstein (both written by and starring Gene Wilder).
They also appeared together in Ensign Pulver
Hats Off Entertainment I like the content. Keep it up
Fun Fact: They're buried about 100 feet from each other in Westwood cemetery.
good to know....hopefully, they are closer than that elsewhere.
And both near Billy Wilder.
Good to know that they are still bickering and throwing one-liners back and forth at each other for all of eternity. 🙂
Well, it's a fact,
don't know if it's so much a fun one
Jack's gravestone is inscribed:
Jack Lemmon
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I remember hearing Jack Lemmon's son jokingly saying that if Matthau had learned to play golf then Lemmon would've married him. They were closer than most brothers
That is true..The friendship that they had..They were like brothers..there was a genuine love and respect that Jack and Walter had for each other and for their work..I was lucky enough to meet Mr.Lemon in NYC..years ago..I met him outside The Martin Beck theater..when he was appearing in"Tribute"(which also featured another cast member of"The Odd Couple"Movie..Mr.Larry Haines)Jack was wonderful as "Scotty Templeton"..and he was a sweet and kindly gentleman..(Crying)I still miss him and Walter.
@@kevins.butler3402 you weren't lucky enough to spell Mr. Lemmon's name correctly tho =P
He should have married him anyway. After all...
"Nobody's perfect!" 😊
Grumpy old men, Grumpier old men, and Out to sea were my introduction growing up to this amazing dynamic pair. They are some of my favorite films.
Same. I will still drop everything to watch them when I see any of the movies on tv.
Gold, pure comedic gold, such a fun pair of guys!!!
Me too
"they say the big ones swallow you whole"
"Swallow my what?!"
Out to sea is great
Trivia: Lemmon and Matthau were both on Oliver Stone's JFK, but they never got to share the screen together
Jack Lemmon is one the greatest actors ever. Walter Mathau’s quick wit and dry humor is fantastic
You do realize Matthau has a Oscar, golden globe, BAFTA, and even 2 Tony's right?? They both brought an amazing acting sense to the screen that is probably why they played off each other so well.
Jack was lucky enough to get both comic and serious roles in movies and was very impressive in either role.
I don't care who you are or how old you are; Jack and Walter were pure magic together, and transcend all ages, races, etc. One of the all time best duo. I never get tired of watching their movies.
Love these guys. I've watched the Grumpy Old Men films probably dozens of times. I've enjoyed their other roles too. I like that they were in so many together. Plus, they also both passed away roughly a year from each other. They were great friends. I've grown up and appreciated all the actors you've talked about in your videos thanks to my Dad. All of them are comedy legends. I love your content. I happily subscribed to you :) Keep it up!
Thanks for the support! I'm glad you enjoyed!
You're very welcome. Looking forward to seeing this channel grow!
I was just a kid when my parents took me to the theater to watch Grumpy Old Men. The theater was packed and I've never witnessed people laughing so hard at a film. Nowadays, they don't make movies that effect people in such a way. Most "comedies" today barely perpetuate a small-chuckle----let alone several extended waves of belly laughs (that become relentlessly-contagious). To say "they don't make em' like they used to" doesn't even begin to describe the vast difference between the movies of today vs the movies of yesteryear.
For me, thanks to my mom. We have great parents.
In addition to the films mentioned, both Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau had shared a brief scene together in the film adaptation of Truman Capote's novel, "The Grass Harp" which featured an all-star cast including Piper Laurie, Sissy Spacek, and Mary Steenbergen. The film was also directed by and starred Charles Matthau who was Walter's son.
I never knew I wanted a channel like this until I watched! Love what you are doing here!
I’m so glad there’s still people out there showing respect to these 2 legends. I just rewatched grumpier old men the other day and loved it. The 2 of those movies were my childhood favorites, I’m lucky I was introduced to them, not many from my generation know these 2 greats.
"Up yours, Gustafson!" ua-cam.com/video/0TRUnJ5JlYw/v-deo.html
They're both also in JFK
And the Grass Harp!
Yes they did 10 films together and JFK they didn’t share any scenes
You missed the early 80's remake with Ron Glass and the guy from Sanford and Son. It was good, didn't find an audience.
"Gustafson, YOU SCHMUCK!" is one of my favorite sayings
You Putz !! 😁😁
The Fortune Cookie is a seriously underrated movie.
So is Buddy Buddy.
@@lookbovine Only watched that one once. It's probably time to revisit it.
They are charismatic to the highest degree, and had effortless humor coming out of every pore. Classic content right here! Keep it up!
Thanks for watching!
I totally agree... they were a great team.....sadly missed - RIP Walter and Jack
I feel like Grumpy Old Men is more memorable than the odd couple
Grumpier Old Men is even better. One of the few times a sequel was better than the original.
The Odd Couple will always be my personal favorite. But, Grumpy Old Men is just as good and perhaps more nostalgic to me because I saw it in the theater as a kid.
I like "The Odd Couple" better, but they're both good.
Jack Lemmon going to a Go-go bar and trying to clear his sinuses. "KNHAH! KWNAH!"
I have been wanting Hollywood to make more Grumpy Old Men. Not a remake. Just another. 2 or 3 more. Each one with its own odd paring. Opens it up for so much more
@@lakrids-pibe that's one reason I didn't care too much for the odd couple. Felix's character is very unlikable for me. But in grumpy old men, both characters are great.
Grumpier old men is one of my all time favorites. On another note, Jack Lemmon in a movie called "The Great Race" his character professor fate is hilarious and it honestly tells me that Jack could have been cast as a DC villain. I personally think he would have made a fantastic Joker or other similar lunatic villain. He definitely has the laugh for it and the energy.
Rarely do I wish a duo did more together but I would've loved 50 movies together. They're perfect together.
I've seen Buddy-Buddy few times on television when I was a kid (dubbed in Italian), and as far as I remember it was hilarious.
I don' t think so it was not so good, more disappointing .
The french original with Lino Ventura and Jaques Brel is much better.
But "The fortune cookie" and "Front page" are really great.
I have seen Buddy-Buddy in its original English version and later dubbed in Spanish (featuring the same voices than in The Odd Couple) which helped a lot. The original French film is probably mutter, although their work is good.
"Buddy Buddy" used to be in constant rotation on Turner Classic Movies.
I saw on TV years ago and it definitely didn't deserve to bomb, it was a great film well paced, funny, feel good, some out of ideas movie exec could do worse than pitch a Mathau and Lemmon box set featuring it.
It's a bit weird, but one of the things that I'm grateful for (beyond their work) is that 1) they were hip and popular and heavily-employed in the 1990s, so their last decade was also one of their most productive, and 2) both men died before 9/11. Lemmon almost made it there too. I can't imagine what it would've done to them to see that at the end of things. They ended on a high note and didn't see it end.
wtf does 9/11 have to do w this?
@@____toomuch____ Just a timestamp.
I remember watching "Days of Wine and Roses". There was a scene with Lemmon and Klugman when I realized I was watching Felix and Oscar.
These two guys are a national treasure! Anything that Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau are in is pure comedy gold! I have always been a big fan of their collective films and their individual ones. Thanks for all of the laughs fellas.
I love these guys! They're one of my all-time favorite comedy teams! I enjoy their movies both individually and collectively! They're both a national treasure! There will never be another pair like them!
Out To Sea is so underrated imo! It's a movie that I grew up with because my parents found it in a $5 bin somewhere when I was a kid. As an adult I've loaned that same dvd to several people and they all come back with positive reviews.
I live to watch these 2 together! Grumpy Old Men and it's sequel was hilarious. I watch their movies whenever cable plays them.
If Ebert hated it its prolly good. Siskel and ebert were the ABSOLUTE WORST reviewers and literally hated all good movies and liked all bad movies. Blagh!
They are both overrated reviewers.
Give some examples please.
@@wmarkdyer I remember he really like the Mummy: the Tomb of the Dragon King movie and some others like Speed 2 or Home Alone 3, I'm not saying he's a terrible reviewer, but I just saw those were some that people hated that he liked in his reviews
The chemistry they had together is very rare. They were comedy gold. They almost didn't need a script. They were that dam good.
These 2 were definitely Hollywood's greatest couple Actors!
Both these men are sorely missed by me and millions of fans throughout the World!!
These 2 are entertaining Heaven for sure. No one can replace these 2 awesome people.
I grew up with Walter Matthau in The Bad News Bears and watched every movie he and Jack Lemmon starred in. Really miss these 2.....
5:35 features two brilliant, iconic female actresses!! Monica Evans & Carolle Shelley went on to pair in roles through the 60's and 70's, similarly to Jack and Walter! That cute squeaky laugh they both do, makes me giggle every time!
They played the same role on TV on stage and in the movie. They only lasted the first 5 episodes on TV . They stayed friends for years. One just passed away here a couple of years ago. Theres only two people left from the odd couple. One of the girls (I cant keep the 2 straight forgive me) and one of the poker buddies is still alive (Vinny or speed I forget which now) . My favorite movie.
The odd couple 2 is one of the most underrated comedies I’ve ever seen. So sweet
One of the best duos, thanks for a great start to the weekend and please keep up the good work!
Thanks so much for watching!
The Grumpy Old Men love triangle made NO sense to me 20 years ago and still makes no sense to me. lmao
Absolutely love these guys. I own " Buddy, Buddy " from 1981, and it's a classic. There has never been a greater comedic duo and that's coming from a fan 3 generations younger than they were.
I freaking loooved Out To Sea
Same! Funny enough it was the first film I saw of theirs and loved it as a kid.
Mathau's mumble jingle is hilarious! Totally agree that Out to Sea is a fun film. First time I saw Mathau was in Dennis the Menace and then saw Grumpy Old Men and became a huge fan of the duo.
I honestly love how I’m not the only person in my generations to love and appreciate Walter and Jack I used to watch the odd couple and grumpy old men 1-2 with my dad growing up and loved them since
I’m so glad there’s still people out there showing respect to these 2 legends. I just rewatched grumpier old men the other day and loved it. The 2 of those movies were my childhood favorites, I’m lucky I was introduced to them, not many from my generation know these 2 greats.
I have very found memories of these movies from when I was a little kid in the 90s.. now I know that there are a few more that I haven't seen yet, great!
Even if they don't have a scene together: They both were in Oliver Stones JFK. That's worth mentioning.
The Odd Couple was a favourite when I was growing up, and the TV series was solid despite no Lemmon & Matthau. Loved The Fortune Cookie and The Front Page, both classics.
I never quite felt the 2nd Odd Couple film was in the same league, despite some funny scenes, and the Grumpy Old Men are fun to catch late at night on the TV rather than being top-notch too. Don't remember much about Out To Sea, to be honest, and Buddy Buddy was a bit of a mess. Lemmon himself said he couldn't work out how he, Matthau and Wilder struck out with that one, and I agree.
Nice video you've posted here though!
This is the only copy of Buddy Buddy currently streaming anywhere: ua-cam.com/video/Vv4zA2xfD4Q/v-deo.html
Hopefully Kino Lorber does a Blu-ray release. They usually handle titles like this.
I recently found a PAL dvd of Buddy Buddy from Spain, was about to get it but then I saw a CED version and had to get it. Feels like the most appropriate thing: to watch a forgotten film on a forgotten format. I am glad I saw it. It is an interesting sit.
Two fantastic actors who were brilliant together. Matthau even won an Oscar for the Fortune Cookie.
Both Buddy Buddy and Front Page were imo funnier than The Odd Couple, and The Odd Couple was pretty freakin' funny.
1) Love that you did this, but not gonna lie, Matthau & Lemmon sounds like McCartney & Lennon.
2) Buddy Buddy is actually quite good. I found it on UA-cam last year, and I think earlier this year, but tried to find it more recently and couldn't.
3) Out to Sea is one of my all time favorite movies. When I met Brent Spiner, I had him sign a drawing I did of his character in the movie and he just lit up at the mention of it.
What are your thoughts on Buddy Buddy? Seems like a very mixed response from those who have seen it.
@@HatsOffEntertainment I liked it. I'm not sure how much of that was just loving the duo or the fact that I went in expecting garbage, but I've continued to come back to it when I can, and I even showed it to my wife, who is a much harsher critic than I am, and she thought it deserved a DVD release too. I don't know what Ebert was talking about when he said there were no laughs. I definitely laughed. Lemmon channels a lot of Felix in this one and Matthau nails it as the cool and calm hitman that starts to unravel, thanks to his hotel next door neighbor, who would reprise that proximity a dozen years later in Wabasha, MN. The worst thing about Buddy Buddy, by far, was Paula Prentiss, who played Lemmon's estranged wife. It was distractingly bad. She was nominated for a Stinker Award for worst supporting actress.
It may not be a must see for everybody, but It is a must see for all Lemmon & Matthau fans...if they can find it.
2023: If you had to cast a current version of "The Odd Couple", who would you pick?
Buddy buddy 1981 (full movie) is on UA-cam for anyone looking it’s fantastic film
I fell in love with this crazy loveable duo when I was a teenager. Good good memories. Yes indeed.
Grumpy Old Men and Grumpier Old Men two of my favorite films with this legendary duo but also among my list of favorite comedies. Both Walter and Jack starred together in several classics but also did many classic films on their own whether it was drama or a comedy. I am only 33 going to be 34 this year and a fan of their films especially Grumpy Old Men and it’s sequel which is a classic
Buddy buddy is easily available on the pirate Bay. Just saying
Great channel, keep it up. "Irma la douce" is French by the way :P
I've seen Buddy Buddy as a kid! I loved it so much, after seeing it, Lemmon and Matthau became my favourite actors. It's a pity it's been forgotten, IMHO.
Yep its great! I still have it on VHS tape ; )
You missed the Grass Harp movie 1995 they both starred in together and the movie was directed by Walter Matthaus son 🎬they also both were in the movie JFK 1993 📽️
if i recall correctly, Lemmon only have a few scenes in The Grass Harp.
Wow I didn’t know Buddy Buddy was such a failure…… I watched it many times and loved it….. even though it was t like The Odd Couple it still was amusing to watch …… and seeing Klaus Kinski in this Film near the end was hilarious….. him being a comedic buffoon ha ha
_"A bed-wetter... Aha! That explains everything!"_ LOL ; )
There's something about Joe Lo Truglio that reminds me of Jack Lemon. Lemon was a great, great actor.
Thank You Sir, Found my potential Lemmon actor for a fan biopic . Now, you could do Matthau : Ed Helms ?
Yes, and Lew Ayres also reminds me of Jack Lemmon.
I love them and miss them. I was fortunate to see Grumpier Old Men, Out to Sea and The Odd Couple II all in theaters when they came out.
These guys were great together and apart. I can't imagine anyone other than James Garner in 'My Fellow Americans ', though. He and Jack were perfect together in that movie. I don't see Walter in that role. Walter was so great in the blue collar roles. The everyman. He was perfect in 'The Odd Couple ', 'Bad News Bears' and 'Survivors'. Good video.
James Garner was perfect in "My Fellow Americans". As much as I love Matthau, I really couldn't see him as a swarmy, womanizing former president like Garner can.
Long time fan, but I didn't realise they'd worked together so often - and had completely forgetten the Grumpy Old Men films... Buddy Buddy is currently on UA-cam if anyone's interested :)
The Front Page is great, I really enjoyed Matthau’s performance as a crooked old-timey newspaper-man. He spits out smart, sharp dialogue with real verve.
Jack Lemmons grave stone is pure comedic genius. Written on it:
Jack Lemmon
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"We're out of Cornflakes, F.U., do you know how long it took me to figure out that F.U. stood for Felix Unger." Genus.
LOL So funny ; )
I miss this guy's you don't see comedy's like this anymore classic
I didn't actually know either of these actors. But I started to really love everything about them watching this video. And then I just had that sinking feeling, you're going to tell me one of them died, aren't you.
Just love them both, and thats why i got all the movies with them.... Regards from Denmark...;O)
Kim Schrøder love from USA!
Odd Couple II was very funny.....watch it when you need a laugh. Out to Sea was also full of funny bits and worth watching repeatedly. Forget the box office.....they are never "bad" and always "worth it."
So agree!
The greats! Missed forever
Grumpy old men is an underrated classic
I've never seen any of you content before but this was a smash my dude!! I grew up watching these two throughout the 90's. Great memories of my childhood. I subbed and I hope to see some more great work soon!
Thanks so much for the support!
I really like their version of The Front Page. Their chemistry really makes it.
Damn, I miss these guys, what a team. Walter always reminded me of a stray Bassett hound you just had to rescue. Jack Lemmon was handsome and had a conscience. You could tell they genuinely loved each other.
i loved grumpy old men - its a awesome movie .
Loved watching this. Grumpy Old Men was oddly enough one of my favorite movies as a kid.
Hi my name’s Chris & I just discovered your channel & I just subbed you..... great stuff you have.... thanks
The duo's films together:
-The Fortune Cookie (1966)
-The Odd Couple (1968)
-The Front Page (1974)
-Buddy Buddy (1981)
-JFK (1991)
-Grumpy Old Men (1993)
-The Grass Harp (1995)
-Grumpier Old Men (1995)
-Out to Sea (1997)
-The Odd Couple II (1998)
Matthau had success on his own with "Sunshine Boys," "Bad News Bears," and "Dennis the Menace." Lemmon had success on his own with "Mister Roberts," "Some Like it Hot," "The Apartment," "The Days of Wine and Roses," "Save the Tiger," "The China Syndrome," and "Tuesdays with Morrie."
You got a sub because you've reminded me of so many classics that will be a joy to revisit.
The Odd Couple II is a pretty entertaining flick. Some of the funniest one-liners I've ever heard.
How incredibly lucky we are that these two gave us so much great content. So lucky.
Thanks to Sunday afternoon movies I was a huge Jack Lemmon fan. My mother was a Walter Mathau fan as long as I can remember. So of course we went to see Buddy Buddy at the theater. I know you'll probably still want to see it yourself, but I can assure you, you will regret it. It was so bad that we we couldn't bring ourselves to risk seeing Grumpy Old Men until we'd heard overwhelming praise from multiple people who were familiar with our tastes.
Keep up the quality of these mini docs and you will soon be swimming in subscribers. Very well crafted!
I could have SWORN I heard Wesley Willis' music in the background while you were talking about Grumpy Old Men and My Fellow Americans. I'd LOVE to see you cover Wesley.
And thank you for not including the early eighties tv version of THE ODD COUPLE with Demond Wilson and Ron Glass.
Buddy Buddy is an OK film, not among the best of everybody involved in it, although I had a very good version either coming from MGM or Warner Bros., who owns it now. However, both Lemmon and Matthau are terrific in their parts. The other film that they made previously, Kotch (with Lemmon as a director) is very good and Matthau always consider it as his favorite one. The opening credits sequence is unforgettable.
I still have Buddy, Buddy. So i can highly recommend it! Especially J.Lemmon performance is great ; ) There must be a second hand copy out there to buy
Great video, thank you so much! I love Lemon & Matthau!
Here is Buddy, Buddy in the German dubbed version ( I like it a lot!):
ua-cam.com/video/8_OxIiHNUTs/v-deo.html
I have subscribed to your channel, I also loved the videos about Laurel&Hardy and the Underrated Stooge.
Best greetings from Germany, Peter
Hey Joe. I remember seeing Buddy Buddy on HBO in the early 80s. I would call it a dark comedy and it wasn't too bad. I would say it highlighted their dramatic prowess, and the comedic subplot just didn't click. It reminds me of another movie Matthau starred in a few years later called The Survivors. It was a dark comedy with Jerry Reed playing the bad guy. Worth watching sometime if you haven't already. I think both movies were a bit ahead of their time. By the 90s, i can see them being a hit in the same tone as Fargo.
I saw them in Gruimpy old men as a kid in the early 90's I was probably about 10 and loved it so much it became a favourite film. :p
I once asked a huge German media publishing company if they are someday going to release "Buddy Buddy" because they also released "The Fortune Cookie" and "Front Page" on Blu-ray, they replied with no because MGM doesn't want this film to be released anymore they asked them many times.
"Buddy,Buddy"was bad, I remember seeing it on HBO , Amazon has it for sale on DVD.
you may take Roger Ebert view and not watch Buddy Buddy. As a fan of Billy Wilder style timing and wit , it saddened me to find neither in this film. Much like a previous venture with Jack Lemmon Avanti The Wilder touch just isnt there and Lemmon & Matthau try to bring their characters to life but the script by Wilder doesnt have anything for them to grab on to.
I completely forgot about all of those movies. Now seeing this video, and realizing they are dead, makes me sad.
9:35 - Um.... what about Oliver Stone's JFK?
Love this doc-mini. you do good things sir. please keep it up.
Swallow a quarter no problem...crap out 2 dimes and a nickel..you're in trouble lol
All I remember about Buddy Buddy is a short review one critic gave it at the time: "Buddy Buddy is cruddy cruddy"
They were great in 'The Fortune Cookie'... saw it when I was a kid... Jack Lemon was great in 'Glengary, Glenross'...In another Neil Simon screen play, where he plays one half of a husband and wife team driven stir crazy in a NYC apartment, don't wanna guess at the title... Then there's the movie where he plays, alongside the female role, a couple who get eaten alive, so to speak, in a brief sojourn in NYC... Steve Martin repraised the role, but it wasn't nearly as good... Almost impossible to top Lemon...
Ah, I just remembered the Neil Simon adapted screenplay was called, 'Prisoner of 2nd Avenue'... Good Movie...
The Odd Couple, Grumpy Old Men and The Fortune Cookie, ALL Hilarious! Of I was a Hollywood executive, and I could choose any two actors in today's pictures to cast an Odd Couple remake, I'd choose Paul Rudd and Mark Ruffalo. The chemistry they've shown together in interviews, and in scenes together, absolutely hilarious. I think it would be a winner.
I love the Matthau & Lemmon pairing and always have owning many of these films on DVD. Lemmon is one of my favourite actors and I'd love to see a video on him alone. With that said, I despised The Odd Couple 2 and felt it was terribly weak. The Grumpy Old Men movies however... are masterclasses. Thank you for this video.
Buddy Buddy is one of my all time favorite comedies! I have no idea why it flopped. Check any more modern review and you'll see only praise. The full movie is currently up on youtube, watch it before they delete it!