Podcasts about Odd Couple

Rob and Kelvin debate whether or not Tyrese Haliburton is being selfish by insisting on playing through injury during these NBA Finals, tell us what Jalen Williams would have to do to steal the NBA Finals MVP award from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and argue whether LeBron James’ anti-Rings Culture sentiment is legitimate or just something he says to help boost his own legacy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington open up this edition of The Odd Couple with their thoughts and reactions to game 4 of the NBA Finals ahead of game 5's tipoff! Did Indiana blow their shot at a title when they let OKC tie the series? NBA veteran olden Polynice joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts. Rob and Kelvin also react to the blockbuster MLB trade between the Giants and Red Sox sending Rafael Devers to San Francisco... Rob explains why the Red Sox have no one to blame but themselves. Plus, Shekel City!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington open this 'Best of' edition of the show looking ahead to Shohei Ohtani's much anticipated return to the mound... Rob explains why Ohtani should ONLY be considered a transcendent talent when he's playing both ways — Kelvin tries to talk some sense into him. NBA veteran olden Polynice joins the show to weigh in with his thoughts on the NBA Finals ahead of game 5. Rob and Kelvin also react to the blockbuster MLB trade between the Giants and Red Sox sending Rafael Devers to San Francisco... Rob explains why the Red Sox have no one to blame but themselves. Plus, Shekel City!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the New York Knicks are making a mistake by pursuing Jason Kidd to be their next head coach, debate whether DeMarcus Cousins was justified for trying to fight a fan that threw a beer at him during a game in Puerto Rico, and explain why it’s a fool’s errand trying to make sense of the Indiana Pacers’ Cinderella run through the NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins is in for Kelvin, and he and Rob debate whether this Indiana Pacers postseason run is trending to be the greatest championship run in NBA history, argue whether Giannis Antetokounmpo should be applauded for wanting to stay in Milwaukee even though the Bucks are no longer championship contenders, and tell us why the WNBA television ratings have plummeted while Caitlin Clark was out injured.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us why it’s a fool’s errand trying to make sense of the Indiana Pacers’ Cinderella run through the NBA Finals, explain why they had a big problem with Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 3 postgame comments taking aim at sports media talking heads, and discuss how the Oklahoma City Thunder are having their ‘Mike Tyson Moment’ after losing their aura of invincibility in these NBA Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the Oklahoma City Thunder’s championship window is as wide open as the national media thinks it is, debate whether the New York Knicks deserve to be ridiculed for not having a clear plan in their head coaching search, and explain why it’s starting to feel like many MLB players are jealous of New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the New York Knicks are making a mistake by pursuing Jason Kidd to be their next head coach, debate whether Shedeur Sanders has a legitimate chance to earn the Cleveland Browns QB1 job before the season starts, and argue whether DeMarcus Cousins was justified for trying to fight a fan who threw a beer at him during a game in Puerto Rico.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a great player but isn’t quite a superstar, debate whether the Pittsburgh Steelers would’ve been better off with Matthew Stafford than Aaron Rodgers, and tell us if the NBA is doing a bad job of showcasing the NBA Finals television product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether last night’s Game 1 thriller proves that the Indiana Pacers are a team of destiny, tell us why the pitiful Game 1 television ratings were very predictable, and argue whether it’s fair to say that Tyrese Haliburton has already won the postseason whether he winds up getting a ring or not.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Aaron Rodgers Era in Pittsburgh will wind up being a success or a failure, and make their official NBA Finals picks. Plus, ‘The Shek Show’ host Dave Dameshek swings by to discuss his expectations for Rodgers in Pittsburgh, why the Steelers felt compelled to put all their eggs in the Rodgers basket, what’s on the line for Mike Tomlin going forward, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the NBA would be better served just canceling the All-Star Game altogether rather than pivoting to a Team USA vs The World format, explain why the Oklahoma City Thunder are having a great season in 2025 but they are far from an all-time great team, and tell us why you can’t take athlete-led content from guys like Shaquille O’Neal serious anymore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin share their thoughts on the breaking news that the New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, and get into a heated debate about why Austin Ainge doesn’t get the same ‘nepo baby’ smoke that Bronny James got. Plus, actor/rapper Ice Cube swings by to preview the upcoming BIG 3 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether or not head coach Tom Thibodeau should be fired after the New York Knicks were unceremoniously bounced out of the NBA Playoffs, and argue whether Deion Sanders is justified for suggesting that disparaging media reports are the reason why his son Shedeur slipped in the NFL Draft. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to discuss Thibs’ future with the Knicks, how New York can re-tool around Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, why he’s expecting the Oklahoma City Thunder to roll over the Indiana Pacers in the upcoming NBA Finals, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the San Antonio Spurs would be better off trying to trade for Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer, share their thoughts on Terry Bradshaw’s very personal attack on Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, and debate whether Anthony Edwards is going to have to leave Minnesota to win a ring like Kevin Garnett had to back in the day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain how the Oklahoma City Thunder are comparable to the San Antonio Spurs of the early 2000s – but in a bad way, and tell us why they have a problem with Anthony Davis’ latest comments on NIL in college sports. Plus, Yahoo Sports senior NFL reporter Charles Robinson swings by to discuss the ongoing flirtation between Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers, how Kirk Cousins might factor into the Steelers plans, the chances that Shedeur Sanders winds up winning the Cleveland Browns QB1 job, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Anthony Edwards is going to have to leave Minnesota to win a ring like Kevin Garnett had to back in the day and tell us if we would have been better off letting Inside the NBA die on TNT rather than having move to ESPN. Finally, the Odd Couple Crew debates forgiveness in this week’s edition of Shop Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why they’d both take Tyrese Haliburton over Jalen Brunson as their point guard moving forward. Plus, CBS Sports HQ host and NBA analyst Ashley Nicole Moss swings by to discuss her beef with New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, her confidence level in Jalen Brunson moving forward, why she still isn’t ready to give up hope despite being down 3-1 to the Indiana Pacers in this series, and much more! Later, FOX Sports Radio Weekend producer Patrick Swieca defends his three hottest takes in this week’s edition of The Hot Seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Tanguay Fills in On NightSide with Dan ReaAcademy award winning actor and Newton native, Jack Lemmon is considered “the most successful tragi-comedian of his age". Lemmon is known for his roles in movies such as, Some Like It Hot, The Apartment, The Odd Couple, Glengarry Glen Ross, and more! Boston Globe film critic Odie Henderson joined Gary to discuss Jack Lemmon's 50 year acting career, highlighting some of his classics!Listen to WBZ NewsRadio on the NEW iHeart Radio app and be sure to set WBZ NewsRadio as your #1 preset! 

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to dominate the NBA for the foreseeable future, explain why they had a problem with Anthony Edwards being so passive in Game 4, and argue whether the San Antonio Spurs would be better off trying to trade for Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo this summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Michael and Jacob in this captivating episode of Hit Rewind as they venture into the cinematic treasures of the late 60s and early 70s. Experience their engaging discussion about classic Westerns and iconic films that have shaped the landscape of cinema over the decades. Dive into "Day of the Evil Gun" featuring the legendary Glenn Ford in a gripping Western narrative that defies expectations. Follow up with the comedic genius of Don Knotts in "The Shakiest Gun in the West" where laughter meets the Wild West. Explore the daring and imaginative world of "Barbarella," as the hosts reminisce about the groundbreaking sci-fi spectacle. And finally, they revel in the timeless hilarity of "The Odd Couple" and "Cactus Flower," showcasing the unmatched talents of iconic actors such as Walter Matthau, Jack Lemmon, and Goldie Hawn. This episode promises a nostalgic journey through cinema's golden era, highlighting films that offer laughter, thrills, and a touch of nostalgia. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to these classic films, Michael and Jacob's insights make for a delightful listening experience.

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In this edition of The Best of The Odd Couple, Rob Parker is joined by former NBA veteran Ryan Hollins, filling in for Kevin Washington. The duo breaks down the headline-grabbing story of Tyrese Haliburton’s father, John, being unbanned from attending games following his courtside clash with Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo. They also react to the Knicks’ thrilling late-game comeback in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pacers — could New York actually steal the series? And finally, they weigh in on Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani preparing to return to pitching… but Rob isn’t sold on the idea.

Host Greg Jefferson and City Hall reporter Megan Rodriguez talk with councilmen Jalen McKee-Rodriguez and Marc Whyte about their favorites for mayor, red vs. blue politics on City Council and what to do about San Antonio's projected $31 million deficit. Suggested reading: Next mayor, council will have to make budget cuts as city revenues fall Here's how Gina Ortiz Jones, Rolando Pablos can become San Antonio's next mayor Will San Antonio's next mayor hit the brakes on arena, Project Marvel plans? Sign up here for our ENside Politics newsletter: https://www.expressnews.com/newsletters/ensidepolitics/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the New York Knicks have the mental fortitude to bounce back after blowing Game 1 and win this series against the Indiana Pacers, explain why the Oklahoma City Thunder – even if they win the championship – won’t be remembered as an all-time great team in NBA history, and take LeBron James to task for saying that he doesn’t appreciate the era of the ‘old heads’ as much as he used to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why this ongoing soap opera between Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese is turning sports fans off from the WNBA, debate whether Caitlin Clark or Shohei Ohtani is the more popular athlete in America, and argue whether the Indiana Pacers took Game 1 or if the New York Knicks gave it away.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether the Indiana Pacers took Game 1 or if the New York Knicks gave it away, tell us why all signs point to Nikola Jokic remaining the NBA’s Player of the Decade for the 2020s, and explain how this current playoff run has cemented Tyrese Haliburton as the best point guard in the Eastern Conference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss why so many hoops fans have issues with notorious fail merchants like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Brunson, and explain why the pitiful Western Conference Finals Game 1 television ratings are such a bad omen for the NBA. Plus, former AND1 baller and WNBA assistant coach Tim ‘Headache’ Gittens swings by to share his thoughts on the fallout from Caitlin Clark’s hard foul on Angel Reese, whether the WNBA is built to really capitalize on the Clark phenomenon, which stars deserve more attention, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why it wouldn’t be a ‘choke job’ if the heavily-favored Oklahoma City Thunder don’t wind up winning the championship this season, share their thoughts on the very public (and very personal) beef between Ryan Clark and Robert Griffin III, and debate whether Caitlin Clark or Shohei Ohtani is the more popular athlete in America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Nikola Jokic deserves the smoke for the Denver Nuggets getting bounced early from the postseason for the second consecutive season and argue whether the Pittsburgh Steelers are doing the right thing by waiting on Aaron Rodgers. Plus, NBA champion and FOX Sports Radio NBA analyst Antonio Daniels swings by to how Oklahoma City was able to slow down Jokic, why so many NBA players seem to have such a low opinion of Tyrese Haliburton, which teams have the upper-hand heading into the Conference Finals, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the uniquely creative mind of the great actor Sir Peter Ustinov came an unusual fable starring God and the devil. It was Ustinov's satire called The Old Man and Mr. Smith. In this 1991 interview Ustinov delights in exploring his book's deeper meanings. Get your copy of The Old Man and Mr. Smith by Peter UstinovAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Tony Hendra and Michael Caine For more vintage interviews with celebrities, leaders, and influencers, subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on Spotify, Apple Podcasts. and now on YouTubePhoto by Allan Warren#satire #devil #comic #religion

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Former NFL All-Pro and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Kerry Rhodes is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin tell us why Brock Purdy deserved the big payday he just got from the San Francisco 49ers, discuss whether Caitlin Clark is the most popular athlete in America, and take Kevin Durant to task for doubling-down on his take that only other hoopers can critique NBA players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin argue whether the Kansas City Chiefs deserve to get a league-high 8 primetime games next season, explain why they would not vote Pete Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame even after he was posthumously reinstated by Rob Manfred, and debate whether Caleb Williams and his camp were correct when they suggested that the NFL do away with the NFL Draft system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin argue whether Caleb Williams and his camp were correct when they suggested that the NFL do away with the NFL Draft system, take Kevin Durant and A’Ja Wilson to task for suggesting that only certain people can criticize them as athletes, and use Rory McIlroy’s attitude towards his peers as a backdrop for a debate about whether or not a healthy animosity between competitors makes sports better.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s good for the NBA that the last two champions (Boston Celtics and Denver Broncos) getting bounced out of the playoffs early is good for the league, argue whether the Kansas City Chiefs deserve to get a league-high 8 primetime games next season and explain why they would not vote Pete Rose into the Baseball Hall of Fame even after he was posthumously reinstated by Rob Manfred.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shakespeare ​famously ​wrote, ​what's ​in ​a ​name? ​ ​But ​let's ​say ​it ​out ​loud. ​ ​Jack ​ ​Lemmon. ​It ​says ​it ​all ​right ​there ​in ​the ​name. ​​Jack. Ordinary, ​​the ​guy ​across ​from ​you ​on ​the ​subway. Lemon. The ​one ​that ​got ​the ​broken ​car. ​ ​The ​bitter ​taste, ​yet ​the ​surprising ​brightly ​colored ​yellow ​sun ​inside ​of ​the ​bad ​luck. ​Jack ​Lemmon, ​arguably ​the ​greatest ​comic ​and ​dramatic ​actor ​to ​ever ​grace ​the ​screen, ​who ​is ​unrivaled ​​as ​the ​everyman ​who ​trips, ​stumbles, ​ ​triumphs ​and ​gets ​the ​girl. ​Or ​in ​the ​case ​of ​Some ​like ​it ​Hot, ​the ​guy. ​ ​Starting ​this ​week ​at ​one ​of ​my ​very ​favorite ​movie ​theaters, ​the ​Film ​Forum ​on ​Houston ​Street, ​Jack ​Lemmon ​turns ​100. ​ Can ​you ​believe ​it? ​And ​the ​Film ​Forum ​is ​opening ​its ​two ​week ​tribute ​on ​Friday, ​May ​16th ​with ​the ​iconic ​story ​of ​opposites, ​the ​Odd ​Couple. ​But ​I'm ​not ​here ​to ​talk ​about ​Mr. ​Lemon's ​legendary ​roles ​in ​Days ​of ​Wine ​and ​Roses, ​Glengarry ​Glen ​Ross ​ ​having ​a ​revival ​on ​Broadway ​now ​with ​Bob ​Odenkirk ​reprising ​Lemon's ​unforgettable ​Shelley ​Levine, ​The ​Front ​Page, ​Mr. ​Roberts, ​Bell, ​Book ​and ​A Candle. ​A ​personal ​favorite ​of ​mine, ​Some ​like ​it ​Hot, ​which ​I ​watched ​on ​VHS ​until ​the ​tape ​broke…I ​am ​here ​to ​talk ​about ​one ​of ​the ​greatest ​comedies, ​if ​you ​can ​call ​a ​film ​about ​a ​mid ​level ​office ​drone ​working ​at ​an ​insurance ​company ​ ​who ​lets ​his ​superiors ​bully ​him ​into ​letting ​them ​have ​his ​apartment ​for ​their ​affairs ​in ​hopes ​of ​him ​getting ​promoted ​and ​the ​suicidal ​elevator ​girl ​who ​whom ​he ​falls ​in ​love ​with. ​A comedy ​​The ​Apartment. ​ Legendary ​director ​Billy ​Wilder, ​coming ​off ​the ​wild ​success ​of ​Some ​like ​it ​Hot ​with ​Marilyn ​Monroe, ​wanted ​to ​keep ​his ​collaboration ​with ​Lemon ​going. ​So ​in ​1960, ​Wilder ​and ​I.A.L ​diamond ​(Come ​on, ​is ​that ​the ​coolest ​name?)​ who ​wrote ​Some ​Like ​It ​Hot ​with ​Wilder ​were ​inspired ​by ​an ​infamous ​Hollywood ​murder ​story ​about ​agent ​Jennings ​Lange ​who ​was ​having ​an ​affair ​with ​actress ​Joan ​Bennett ​in ​an ​underlings ​apartment. ​So ​her ​husband, ​producer ​Walter ​Wanger, ​shot ​and ​killed ​Lange. ​Check ​out ​Karina ​Longworth's ​excellent ​podcast ​Love ​Is A Crime from ​You ​Must ​Remember ​This ​for ​the ​full ​retelling ​to ​you ​and ​I. ​This ​might ​not ​seem ​like ​source ​material ​for ​one ​of ​our ​greatest ​comedies, ​but ​in ​Wilder, ​Lemon ​and ​the ​adorable ​Shirley ​MacLaine's ​Hands, ​it ​was ​a ​box ​office ​smash, ​winning ​five ​Oscars ​out ​of ​ten ​nominations. ​Now ​I ​could ​go ​on ​and ​on ​about ​Billy ​Wilder's ​meticulous ​directorial ​precision, ​Lemon's ​unreal ​​comic ​timing ​and ​turn ​on ​a ​dime ​pathos ​why ​Ving ​Rhames ​spontaneously ​gave ​him ​his ​very ​own ​Golden ​Globe ​in ​1998. ​But I'm actually here to talk about a hat, a haircut, and a mirror. Let's rewind to 1960 - President Kennedy just took office, Roy Orbison's ‘Only The Lonely' was on the radio, and the kids were doing Chubby Checker's ‘The Twist'. The very seriously subversive theme and subject of The Apartment can not be over stated in this climate. The film, shot in gorgeous black & white by Joseph LaShelle of Laura and Marty fame, puts us smack-dab in what I'd call ‘Mad Men' central - a heady swirl of cigarette smoke and ‘Tom & Jerry' cocktail mix, office Christmas parties, wives holding on line 2 while executive husbands scheduled accepted trysts before dinner and kissing the kids goodnight. Lemmon plays ‘C.C. Baxter', a hard-working, well-meaning drone who somehow gets himself turned into a sort of brothel landlord. His neighbors wonder how he can withstand being such a Lothario - the sounds coming through the walls everynight don't match C.C. Baxter's unassuming Brooks Brothers suit with a rumpled white shirt with rounded collars and tie-bar to boot.But Baxter is caught in a hilarious cycle of paying his dues to climb the corporate ladder. This is what you must do. You must get out of bed at midnight to allow your boss to wine and bed his mistress in your Upper Westside apartment even if it involves you sleeping on a park bench in Central Park and catching your death (which Lemmon really did on that particular night shoot on location in the chilly fall of NYC). Lemmon's aspiration is to be ‘the youngest junior executive at Consolidated Insurance' so he MUST climb that corporate ladder to get the accoutrements - the windowed office, the carte blanche phone calls to pass on favors, and the bowler hat!He proudly shows it off to Shirley MacLaine's elevator operator, Fran Kubelik, who regards it as the ultimate symbol of the last ‘nice guy' crossing over the river Styx to the underworld of betrayal. She is happy for Baxter, but her eyes register a cultural sadness - this white male corporate culture is a disease and its got it claws in Baxter, and Baxter is completely oblivious to what he is about to sign on the dotted line for. Fran isn't. Despite her absolutely adorable ‘pixie' hair-cut, she has been groped by the best of them, and seems unreachable by the hordes of executives. Fran is the Snow Leopard, the last big game that hasn't been conquered. You can grab her butt, and she firmly pushes you on your way. There is something modern, forward-leaning in her attitude and appearance, punctuated by that hair-cut representing women's liberation, strength, and independence. ‘I don't need long flowing hair to make you like me, pal.' The pixie cut was popularized by Audrey Hepburn in the late 1950's, followed by the model Twiggy, and reaching its apotheosis with Mia Farrow in Rosemary's Baby in the mid-1960s. But Shirley MacLaine, in my humble opinion, does it best as ‘Fran', the hard-working elevator operator girl who won't fall prey. Fran says in one of the film's most famous lines of dialogue, “When you're alone with a married man, you shouldn't wear mascara.” Shirley MacLaine's tender and deep performance as ‘Fran', lets us - and eventually Baxter - know that all is not well in the corporate system and the culture at large. One of the most ingenious uses of the Hollywood film adage ‘show don't tell' in filmmaking is the use of a simple compact make-up mirror to tell a major plot turn in The Apartment. Baxter's boss, Jeff D. Sheldrake played with brave impunity by silver screen star Fred MacMurray, who was so hated after this performance he would be aaccosted in the street by ladies chasting him for playing such a ‘dirty man'. Sheldrake calls Baxter into his office early in the film for what Baxter thinks is his promotion. Sheldrake says he's heard about Baxter's ‘key' - meaning his revolving brothel. Sheldrake wants in. Baxter obliges as Sheldrake is THE biggest fish. Later, in another summoning to the head honcho's office, Baxter gives him a floral compact he discovered in his couch, assuming it belongs to Sheldrake's mistress. The mirror inside the compact is cracked jagged down the middle splitting the image of whoever opens it in two. Baxter thinks nothing of it until he is modeling his bowler hat - the Junior Executive - for Fran. What do you think? he askes her. “After all, this is a conservative firm. I don't want people to think I'm an entertainer…”. In the midst of this, Fran helpful as ever, opens her compact to show Baxter how the bowler hat looks. To Baxter's deep inner shock, he puts ‘two and two together' and realizes Fran is in fact Sheldrake's mistress. The horror. The one that was ungettable gotten by the biggest fish with a wife and two kids. The shot of Lemmon reacting in the cracked compact is on the of most effective story and visual devices I can think of in cinema. Baxter sees himself split apart - two worlds: the happy go lucky Baxter, and the Baxter that is now privy to some vile stuff involving the one girl he actually likes.Fran sees his reaction and asks ‘what is it? Baxter takes a beat. “The mirror…it's broken.” Then Fran utters one of my favorite lines, “I know. I like it this way…makes me look the way I feel.” WOW. What a subversive revilation! What a profound utterance. Talk about Chekhov. ‘Makes me look the way I feel'. We begin to realize all is not right with Fran. Sheldrake is leading her on. She sets a boundary at the local Chinese restaurant where he apparently takes all his conquests - the back booth. But Sheldrake works her over, and convinces her he WILL leave his wife. After a tryst back at Baxter's apartment on Christmas Eve, Sheldrake must catch his evening train to make dinner with the family. Obviously having forgotten to get Fran anything of real signifigance for Christmas, he opens his wallet and hands her a hudred dollar bill. Even in today's anything goes era, it's a shockingly seedy gesture that is all too real. MacLaine's Fran takes it in stride - just like Baxter leaving his key under the rug for his bosses - and stands to take off her coat and gets ready to disrobe. Fran says something like, ‘well, you already paid for it.' Ugh. My heart broke! For Fran, for Baxter, for the sad inevitablity of it all. Trigger Warning. The last portion of this episode deals with suicide. Listen with care. Fran asks to be left alone. In the bathroom, she finds the hundred dollar bill in her purse, and realizing she will never be able to break this cycle, she sees Baxter's sleeping pills - Seconal - and takes them all. Meanwhile, Baxter is out drowning his sorrows with a hilarious companion, played by actress Hope Holiday. They get drunk and dance, looking for a place to get even closer, they head back to Baxter's apartment - “Might as well go to me. Everybody else does.” Once back at his place, he discovers Fran and races to his jocular doctor neighbor, played by Jack Kruschen (also Oscar nominated for his hilarious supporting role as Dr. Dreyfuss), and Fran narrowly misses checking out. While recovering at Baxter's playing gin rummy (which MacLaine was playing alot of as a peripheral member of the Rat Pack), Fran and him bond, more than bond. They fall into bliss and don't even know it. It's a beautiful chemistry, one that apparently as it evolved dictated the script. Sources say upon commencement of filming, the screenplay was a mere 40 pages, and Wilder liked to work that way and let things evolve. He was also famous for re-shooting after viewing dallies. MacLaine calls him 'sciencentific, brittle and caustic with women but made you better for it'. She tells a story about once such instance during a climactic scene with Fred MacMurray's ‘Sheldrake' where she couldn't get the emotion necessary for their break-up in the Chinese restaurant they frequent. MacLaine's native Canadian accent was coming out literally on the word ‘out.' After viewing the ‘rushes', he concluded they need to re-shoot, even calling MacLaine out in the screening room. MacLaine, much like Fran, didn't buckle under pressure, and they re-shot. On the day, Wilder called ‘Action' and excused himself to give her the privacy to do the scene. She hit it out of the park, uttering the lines from that take that made the final cut, “So you sit there and make yourself a cup of instant coffee while he rushes out to catch the train.”Well, long story short, Baxter and Fran end up together - thank Heavens. I could explain the plot twists to get them there, but I want to leave you with one final remberance of MacLaine's. When asked what it was like to work with Jack Lemmon, she said, “He would say, ‘Magic time!', every time the camera rolled. And then we knew we'd better make some magic.”Check out The Apartment on the big screen at The Film Forum in all its glory this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And all of Jack Lemmon's ‘Magic time' over the next two weeks. You won't be sorry.More about the series here:JACK LEMMON 100Watch The Apartment here:Look Behind The Look is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com/subscribe

Former NFL offensive lineman and FOX Sports Radio Weekend host Ephraim Salaam is in for Rob, and he and Kelvin discuss the short and long-term ramifications of Jayson Tatum’s season-ending Achilles injury and debate whether Anthony Edwards has what it takes to be the Face of the NBA. Plus, Hidden Empire Film Group Deon Taylor swings by to discuss what he would do if he ran the Mavs, who he’s expecting to face off in the NBA Finals this season, why his film group is branching out into the world of sports in their latest venture (Hidden Empire Sports Collective) and much more! Finally, The Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin explain why it might be best for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks to go their separate ways, react to the breaking news that the Dallas Mavericks won the NBA Draft Lottery and the rights to draft Cooper Flagg, and tell us what we can expect from Michael Jordan in his new role as a contributor for the NBA on NBC.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss the latest drama surrounding Bill Belichick, Jordon Hudson and the University of North Carolina, take the rest of the NBA to task for never checking Draymond Green once and for all and putting an eye to his goonery. Plus, Tar Heel Illustrated publisher Andrew Jones swings by to discuss the sensational reporting surrounding Bill Belichick and his girlfriend Jordon Hudson, how the school is handling all the recent bad publicity, how public Hudson has become around campus and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s fair to question Jayson Tatum’s postseason legacy following two miserable performances in his series against the New York Knicks, argue whether Tyrese Haliburton’s postseason heroics the last two weeks serve as a sort of indictment on Steph Curry and his lack thereof, and take the rest of the NBA to task for never checking Draymond Green once and for all and putting an eye to his goonery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether it’s fair to question Jayson Tatum’s postseason legacy following two miserable performances in his series against the New York Knicks and argue about LeBron James going out of his way to praise Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated his Los Angeles Lakers in round one. Plus, actor/singer and Knicks super fan Leon swings by to discuss New York going up 2-0 over the Boston Celtics, his expectations for the rest of the series moving forward, his mild concerns about the Jalen Brunson-centric offense, what makes the NBA Playoffs the best postseason in professional sports and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin argue whether Anthony Edwards has the right mental makeup to absorb criticism and reach his full potential and react to the Boston Celtics stunning Game 2 loss to the New York Knicks to fall behind 0-2 in the series. Plus, Odd Couple caller Sean in Sacramento defends his 3 hottest takes in this week’s edition of The Hot Seat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Tyrese Haliburton’s postseason heroics the last two weeks serve as a sort of indictment on Steph Curry and his lack thereof and argue whether Anthony Edwards has the right mental makeup to absorb criticism and reach his full potential. Plus, former NBA All-Star center Roy Hibbert swings by to discuss the evolution of Tyrese Haliburton, why the Indiana Pacers are up 2-0 on the Cleveland Cavaliers and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin tell us if the fact that Nikola Jokic dominates a Big Man-less era could wind up negatively impacting his legacy and debate whether this Caitlin Clark-led surge in the WNBA’s popularity is sustainable. Plus, NBC Sports Boston host and author Michael Holley swings by to discuss his biggest problem with Boston’s 3-point-heavy approach to Game 1, the latest on Kristaps Porzingis’ health, the biggest threat to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference and much more! Finally, the Odd Couple Callers bring the heat in this week’s edition of Trash Talk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

C&R laugh about some May 6th history that flies off the rails! Who blew it more; Celtics or the Thunder? A fan spits & the security guard with his belt gets suspended. Bridges comes up big for NY, Hall of Good & playing angry! They talk "Doofuses in America," sports equipment & Mild Davis! The guys discuss "covering for someone in a big spot." Plus, 'SHAQ DIESEL TRIVIA,' FSR free throw challenge & an Odd Couple cereal poll! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covino & Rich talk "Doofuses in America," sports equipment & Mild Davis! There are some recent stories that have the guys asking about "Covering for someone in a big spot." They have some great (& corny) stories! Plus, 'SHAQ DIESEL TRIVIA,' FSR free throw challenge & an Odd Couple cereal poll! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss how the Baltimore Ravens’ decision to release embattled All-Pro kicker Justin Tucker serves as a friendly reminder that NFL teams will only put up with a player’s problems if his production level is still high, debate whether or not Steph Curry’s performance in Game 7 against the Houston Rockets can be considered ‘clutch’ and argue over whether James Harden’s NBA postseason foibles should be enough to keep him out of the Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.