The Odd Couple

Strike Up the Band or Else (Season 5, Episode 6)

TV Episode | 25 min | Comedy

To pay off a gambling debt, Oscar talks Felix into having his band perform doing country music.

Director

Writers

Neil Simon (based on the play "The Odd Couple" by) | Garry Marshall (developed for television by) | Jerry Belson (developed for television by) | Rick Mittleman (written by)

Producer

Anthony W. Marshall (as Tony Marshall)

Cinematographer

Editor

Robert James Kern (as Robert Kern Jr.)

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Release date

Oct 17, 1974 (United States)

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Cast	+ Add Cast
8 cast members

Name	Known for
Tony Randall Felix Unger Felix Unger See fewer	The Odd Couple (1970)
Jack Klugman Oscar Madison Oscar Madison See fewer	12 Angry Men (1957)
Pernell Roberts Billy Joe Billy Joe See fewer	Bonanza (1959)
Alan Copeland Piano Player Piano Player See fewer	Darling Lili (1970)
Al Molinaro Officer Murray Greshler Officer Murray Greshler See fewer	The Odd Couple (1970)
Vern Rowe Trumpet Player Trumpet Player See fewer	Pennies from Heaven (1981)
Jim Boles Sam Sam See fewer	Get Smart (1965)
Dick Curtis Dick Dick See fewer	Motel Hell (1980)