Famend comic and actor Dick Van Dyke revealed that he and longtime buddy, the late nice Ed Asner, have been set to crew for a remake of traditional comedy The Odd Couple previous to the latter’s demise in 2021.
“That will’ve been such enjoyable, and we misplaced it. I’ve misplaced loads of associates,” Van Dyke stated throughout a Q&A at a Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Current Vandy Camp occasion held in Malibu, Calif. at present, per Folks.
Spouse Arlene Van Dyke chimed in, including, “He’s outlived everyone. That’s the curse of dwelling to nearly 100.” (Van Dyke is 99, and Asner was 91 when he died.) Regardless of this, she maintained that the Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star is “nonetheless so optimistic” within the face of grief.
“Properly, life’s been good to me. I can’t complain,” Dick answered as to how he stays upbeat. He added later of why he continues to carry out and entertain, “I’m a ham. I find it irresistible. I get a jolt of vitality from an viewers.”
The Odd Couple — about two lately divorced males, neurotic neat-freak Felix and carefree slob Oscar, who determine to dwell collectively — was created by Neil Simon in 1965 as a play, earlier than he translated it for the silver display three years later with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau within the roles. A field workplace and demanding success, the comedy was later tailored into sitcom format for ABC, that includes Tony Randall as Felix and Jack Klugman as Oscar, operating for 5 seasons starting in 1970 and successful three Emmys. A sequel to the unique movie was launched precisely three a long time later, exploring the titular duo’s highway journey to their son and daughter’s wedding ceremony, however it was a vital and business bust.
