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" Tony Randall ( real name : Leonard Rosenberg ) , the comic actor best known for playing fastidious photographer Felix Unger on "The Odd Couple," has died. He was 84.
Randall died in his sleep Monday night at NYU Medical Center of complications from a long illness, according to his publicity firm, Springer Associates. The actor developed pneumonia after undergoing heart bypass surgery in December.
He is survived by his wife, Heather Harlan Randall, who made him a father for the first time at age 77, and their two children, 7-year-old Julia Laurette and 5-year-old Jefferson Salvini.
Randall was hospitalized after starring for a month in "Right You Are," a revival of Luigi Pirandello's play by the National Actors Theatre, which he founded.
In a tribute to the actor, known for his work on stage as well as television, lights at all the Broadway theaters were to be dimmed at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
Randall won an Emmy for playing Unger on the sitcom based on Neil Simon's play and movie. The show ran from 1970-75, but Randall won after it had been canceled, prompting him to quip at the awards ceremony: "I'm so happy I won. Now if I only had a job."
The show's charm sprang from Randall's chemistry and conflict with Jack Klugman (news) as sloppy sportswriter Oscar Madison, with whom he's forced to share an apartment after both men get divorced.
Before that, Randall was best known as the fastidious "best friend" figure in several Rock Hudson (news)-Doris Day (news) movies, including 1959's "Pillow Talk" and 1961's "Lover Come Back."
The actor became a fixture on David Letterman's late-night talk shows, appearing a record 70 times on the "Late Show" alone. He made fun of his own prim image by taking part in Letterman's wacky antics, including allowing himself to be covered in mud. "
R. I. P. to a Great Man and a Great Jew !!!!!!!
JJJJJJJJ the Fly !
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| jb |
Thanks Joey.. |
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| Joey |
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jb wrote:
Thanks Joey..
Anytime My Brother ...............it is a sad day 
Hopefully , David Letterman will pay tribute to him on his show this evening . |
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| egon |
is he that little guy that used to come on stage and hardly say anything? |
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| jb |
NO...he played Felix Unger in "The Odd Couple"..he was also banging a chicj in her late 30's!!!! Nicw way to spend your golden years... |
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| Joey |
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egon wrote:
is he that little guy that used to come on stage and hardly say anything?
No , that was Larry " Bud " Melman ( real name : Calvert Deforest ) -- Another Great Man and Another Jew ! |
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| egon |
photo? |
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| throbby |
Yes, a very sad day. He was one of my favorites. |
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| jb |
JOey, what happened to larry "Bud" melman? Letterman hasn't mentioned him in years..a salary dispute? Also, what happened to my idol, Chris Elliott, perhaps the funniest man of all time!!! |
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| Joey |
" Joey, what happened to larry "Bud" melman? Letterman hasn't mentioned him in years..a salary dispute? "
No , turned " blue " and " kicked it " in 1998 .
" Also, what happened to my idol, Chris Elliott, perhaps the funniest man of all time!!! "
Chris was on Letterman's show about two months ago but bombed " Big Time " ................He's lost it I am afraid ( see The MaxLugar , circa 2004 )
Chris Elliott was phenomenal on the old Letterman Show ( remember his stint as " Marlon Brando " ?!?! ) .
Jacky !
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| jb |
I loved his sitcom,...hilarious..Also, he was too funny when he use to play the guy who came out from under the stage on Letterman...also, he would wear those hilarious hair pieces...By the way, I never, ever, liked Paul Schaefer!
P.S.-are yiu sure about "melman"? |
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| Joey |
" ...By the way, I never, ever, liked Paul Schaefer! "
He's a fellow Jew !!!!
" P.S.-are yiu sure about "melman"? "
Googling .......................................
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| polksalad69 |
quote:
Joey wrote:
Chris Elliott was phenomenal on the old Letterman Show ( remember his stint as " Marlon Brando " ?!?! ) .
What was the character that had all the moles on his face? |
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| Joey |
" What was the character that had all the moles on his face? "
How did you get more posts than me ?!?!
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| polksalad69 |
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0254402/ |
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| jb |
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Joey wrote:
" What was the character that had all the moles on his face? "
How did you get more posts than me ?!?!
His posts do not count!!! They are an accumulation from other novogate boards...he is disqualified from the competion!!! |
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| PolkSalad |
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jb wrote:
His posts do not count!!! They are an accumulation from other novogate boards...he is disqualified from the competion!!!
Old news. 
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| Sir Stonesalot |
Oh no, no no JB.
Whatever shows up under your post count is what we go by.
You are losing.
That is pretty fuckin' funny, IMO.
You best redouble your efforts. Go hijack the Happy thread again. |
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| Factory Girl |
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A36052-2004May18.html |
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| Joey |
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jb wrote:
His posts do not count!!! They are an accumulation from other novogate boards...he is disqualified from the competion!!!
Thank You My Brother . |
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| F505 |
What was Tony Randall's relation with the Rolling Stones? |
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| Donny Rummy |
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F505 wrote:
What was Tony Randall's relation with the Rolling Stones?
He fucked Mick in the loo at Cannes, circa 1977.
Everyone knows that, dipshit. Know your trivia next time!
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| F505 |
And what is your relation with the Stones you old bearded teethless hag? (Besides the fact that you are still one of Bill Wyman's favourite groupies)
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| Joey |
quote:
Donny Rummy wrote:
He fucked Mick in the loo at Cannes, circa 1977.
Everyone knows that, dipshit. Know your trivia next time!
You're being very truculent this afternoon Lamby ..... |
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| glencar |
Remember when Jerri Hall used to show up on Letterman? Those were the days my friends... |
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| mac_daddy |
quote:
Joey wrote:
" Joey, what happened to larry "Bud" melman? Letterman hasn't mentioned him in years..a salary dispute? "
No , turned " blue " and " kicked it " in 1998 .
" Also, what happened to my idol, Chris Elliott, perhaps the funniest man of all time!!! "
Chris was on Letterman's show about two months ago but bombed " Big Time " ................He's lost it I am afraid ( see The MaxLugar , circa 2004 )
Chris Elliott was phenomenal on the old Letterman Show ( remember his stint as " Marlon Brando " ?!?! ) .
Jacky !
nice tribute on Letterman last night (to Bob's "Forever Young").
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saw Chris Elliot at a sushi restaurant in town (where I was eating with my wife) on Friday night...
he looks good. |
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| Donny Rummy |
quote:
Joey wrote:
You're being very truculent this afternoon Lamby .....
You are sassy! |
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| Joey |
quote:
Donny Rummy wrote:
You are sassy!
Come to Joey !!!!! |
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| Donny Rummy |
quote:
Joey wrote:
Come to Joey !!!!!
I'm going to Taco Bell for lunch.
I think I want to change personas again....
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