[BK001]

Neil Simon passed today at 91 years old.

He was an American playwright and screenwriter and the author of numerous Broadway comedies -- probably best known for The Odd Couple, Barefoot in the Park, The Goodbye Girl, Biloxi Blues, They're Playing Our Song, Lost in Yonkers and the Out-of-Towners, as well as many, many others.

During his lifetime he won far too many awards to list such as Emmys. Pulitzers, Writers' Guild, Kennedy Center honors, Golden Globes, etc. etc.

He will be missed by many.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by BK001

Neil Simon passed today at 91 years old.

He was an American playwright and screenwriter and the author of numerous Broadway comedies -- probably best known for The Odd Couple, Barefoot in the Park, The Goodbye Girl, Biloxi Blues, They're Playing Our Song, Lost in Yonkers and the Out-of-Towners, as well as many, many others.

During his lifetime he won far too many awards to list such as Emmys. Pulitzers, Writers' Guild, Kennedy Center honors, Golden Globes, etc. etc.

He will be missed by many.

What a very good summary of this man's life. I was saddened to read that this creative genius had passed. He is irreplaceable.

[manaboutown]

Oh my, I am sorry to read this. He was so gifted!

R I P

[Ecuadog]

RIP Neil Simon. Over the years, he was probably responsible for entertaining me more than any other person.

[SFSkol]

I'm saddened this day. Mr.Simon has had a profound effect on my professional comedic writing career. Timeless wit, impeccable timing, memorable characters, ability to make a joke have pathos. Has entertained millions by taking them away from their own worlds and humorously inviting them into his own.

Think I'm gonna watch "Barefoot in the Park" tonight.

Barefoot in the Park (film - Wikipedia)

[John_W]

As a sidenote, those of you who watched the Match Game back in the 70's probably remember Elaine Joyce.



She married Neil Simon in 1999.

[BK001]

Originally Posted by John_W

As a sidenote, those of you who watched the Match Game back in the 70's probably remember Elaine Joyce.

She married Neil Simon in 1999.

I didn't know that.

[zmarkp]

Back in the 90s I attended a writing seminar given by Neil's brother Danny at Duke University. It was great.

Right at the end Neil showed up unexpectedly because his play 'Laughter on the 23rd floor" was test-launching in Durham. He answered questions. He was great.

My screenplay agent at the time told me that Neil assigned all royalties to 'The Odd Couple' to his brother. He said Danny was an inspiration because he would put doilys on his doilys.

Don't know if this is true but it's fun.

[BK001]

Originally Posted by zmarkp

Back in the 90s I attended a writing seminar given by Neil's brother Danny at Duke University. It was great.

Right at the end Neil showed up unexpectedly because his play 'Laughter on the 23rd floor" was test-launching in Durham. He answered questions. He was great.

My screenplay agent at the time told me that Neil assigned all royalties to 'The Odd Couple' to his brother. He said Danny was an inspiration because he would put doilys on his doilys.

Don't know if this is true but it's fun.

Regardless, it's a great story! Thanks for sharing.

[Schaumburger]

He was a great playwright! RIP.

[BK001]

Just heard he was the first and only living person to have a Broadway Theater named after them.

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by BK001

Just heard he was the first and only living person to have a Broadway Theater named after them.

That is an interesting fact. Not sure if I ever saw one of the plays he wrote. IBDB | The Official Source For Broadway Information

Neil Simon – Broadway Cast & Staff | IBDB

I did see a lot of the movies based on his plays.

[2BNTV]

When a play was having trouble, they brought in Doc Simon to fix the script.

I loved the "Odd Couple" with Tony Randall and Jack Klugman. It gave me a lot of laughs. Tony Randall's first choice to play Oscar was...............................

wait for it................................................ ..........


Mickey Rooney.

My condolences to Elaine Joyce, (his wife) all family members and their many friends and fans.

RIP - Doc

[SFSkol]

Broadway to dim lights for Neil Simon.

Also.someone in the trade wrote that one of the streaming services will be featuring his movies for September.

Neil Simon was one of our greatest playwrights: These 4 works show why. - Vox

Saw 'Barefoot in the Park last night.' Can imagine a reboot with, Amy Adams and Chris Pine? or ....

Next, 'The Odd Couple.'