This time however, the two main characters (Felix & Oscar) were African-American. The Odd Couple stars Matthew Perry as endearing slob Oscar Madison and Thomas Lennon as uptight neat freak Felix Unger, two former college buddies who become unlikely roommates after the demise of their marriages. To play these characters the new actors must create their own version of Felix and Oscar. I am a huge fan of the Odd Couple from the 70's. Tony's interpretation of Felix Unger was falless. Jack did a great job interpretating the director's version of Oscar Madison. An African American remake of the television series inspired by the Neil Simon play about two friends living together despite their completely disparate attitudes to life. Often times I feel like they are trying to imatate Tony's and Jack's version. With Ron Glass, Demond Wilson, John Schuck, Bart Braverman. Created by Garry Marshall. After being kicked out of their houses by their wives, two friends try to share an apartment, but their ideas of housekeeping and lifestyles are … The New Odd Couple was an attempt to revive the hit 1970-75 sitcom "The Odd Couple". Created by Danny Jacobson, Joe Keenan, Matthew Perry. With Matthew Perry, Thomas Lennon, Lindsay Sloane, Yvette Nicole Brown. It’s not long after Oscar lets Felix move in that Oscar fears he’s made a monumental mistake.