The Odd CoupleDeveloped byGarry Marshall Jerry BelsonStarringTony Randall Jack KlugmanTheme music composerNeal HeftiCountry of originUnited States

Who was the first odd couple?

The Odd Couple (1965 play) – Created by Neil Simon, this was the first incarnation of the Odd Couple and starred Walter Matthau as Oscar Madison and Art Carney as Felix Ungar.

Who was messy Oscar or Felix?

1970–1975 ABC sitcom The success of the film was the basis for the 1970–75 ABC television sitcom, starring Tony Randall as Felix and Jack Klugman as Oscar. Klugman was familiar with the role as he had replaced Walter Matthau in the original Broadway run.