Phil Foster and George Gobel in 'The Odd Couple', 1966
Abstract
Black and white photograph of Phil Foster (standing) performing as Oscar Masison spraying George Gobel (seated) as Felix Ungar pasta in a scene in the 1966 Central City Opera Festival production of the theater piece 'The Odd Couple.'
Dates
- 1966
Creator
- Friedman - Abeles (Firm) (Photographer, Organization)
Extent
1 Items (photograph)
Scope and Contents
This series contains photographs and other graphic materials pertaining to the Central City Opera House and the Central City Opera festivals from the 1932 - 2013 festival seasons.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
8 x 10 inches black and white
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Inscription and Marks
Typed in black ink and attched to back of image: 'A disgruntled Phil Foster sprays George Gobel's liuigini in 'The Odd Couple' now through september at central City Opera House. The comedy tells the story of two long-time poker playing buddies who, when politely dumped by their respective wives, decide to settle down in the uncertain bliss of a shared apartment. One -gruff, rough-and-ready, compulsively untidy and gievn to serving stale-meat 9Phil Foster) - find the other (george Gobel) - who methodically wrecks him comfortably disordered haven - grimly bent on cleaning house, purifying the air, re-arranging the furniture and determinedly giving exhibitions of his culinary art.'
Creator
- Friedman - Abeles (Firm) (Photographer, Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository