Sorry to hear about the passing of Jack Klugman on Christmas Eve. He was a terrific actor capable of playing a wide range of characters.

But for those of us of a certain age, he always will be Oscar Madison in the TV version of The Odd Couple. His portrayal of the lovable slob sportswriter was spot on. While the stereotype was a bit extreme, I don’t think any of us really minded being compared to Oscar, who clearly loved the sporting life.

Here are some clips: This one with Howard Cosell, another character with extreme stereotypes.

And another episode with Cosell. “Don’t call me Howie,” he shouts at Felix.

And here’s the opening to the show. Classic.