Neil Simon Passes away at 91

Apollo

Legendary Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Aug 26, 2018

• #1

The great Neil Simon passed away this morning at 91.

So many Great plays we have to thank him for.

An American Icon is gone.......

 

Probe Droid

Master Member

• Aug 26, 2018

• #2

I think he's one of the ten great American playwrights. His plays have underlying pathos that elevate them beyond comedies while being truly funny simultaneously. All that "human condition" stuff that lit professors love so much.

I've read two of his autobiographies, and he seemed like a decent guy, too.

Rest easy, Neil.

 

division 6

Master Member

• Aug 26, 2018

• #3

Guess this calls for a viewing of Murder by Death this evening.

 

robn1

Master Member

• Aug 26, 2018

• #4

I loved The Odd Couple, never saw the play but the movie and series were classic. It's one of those shows like M*A*S*H or Star Trek, I watched them so many times it became part of my DNA.

 

CB2001

Master Member

• Aug 26, 2018

• #5

R.I.P. Mr. Simon. :*(

 

gedmac66

Sr Member

• Aug 27, 2018

• #6

The Goodbye Girl is one of my all time favourite films... Top Ten definitely .
Caught it on tv at just the ‘right’ period to have an influence in my young , confused (romanticised) life back then .
Thankyou Mr.Simon . R.I.P.

 

George

Master Member

• Aug 27, 2018

• #7

Rest in Peace,Mr.Simon. Thank you for your work that moved the world (The Odd Couple II is my personal favorite)

 

Mr Webber

Master Member

• Aug 27, 2018

• #8

division 6 said:

Guess this calls for a viewing of Murder by Death this evening.

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One of my favourites, RIP Mr Simon.

 

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AJK001

Master Member

RPF PREMIUM MEMBER

• Aug 27, 2018

• #9

I loved his work and even got to see a couple of them on Broaday. I wonder how many of the younger generations don't even know who he is.

 

Axlotl

Master Member

• Aug 27, 2018

• #10

Definitely one of USA's best playwrights.
I'm a big fan of Brighton Beach Memoirs and Biloxi Blues, myself.
RIP, Mr. Simon.