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The Sunshine Boys (I) (1975)
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A vaudeville duo agree to reunite for a TV special, but it turns out that they can't stand each other. Director:Herbert Ross |
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| Walter Matthau | ... | ||
| George Burns | ... | ||
| Richard Benjamin | ... |
Ben Clark
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Lee Meredith | ... |
Nurse in Sketch (Miss McIntosh)
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Carol Arthur | ... |
Mrs. Doris Green, Al's Daughter
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Rosetta LeNoire | ... |
Odessa, Willy's nurse
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Mechanic
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| Howard Hesseman | ... |
Mr. Walsh, Commerical Director
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James Cranna | ... |
Mr. Schaeffer, TV Director
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| Ron Rifkin | ... |
T.V. Floor Manager
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| Jennifer Lee | ... |
Helen Clark
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Fritz Feld | ... |
Mr. Gilbert, Man at Audition
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Jack Bernardi | ... |
Man at Audition
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Garn Stephens | ... |
Eddie, the Stage Manager
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Santos Morales | ... |
Desk Clerk
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Storyline
Lewis and Clark were famous comedians during the vaudeville era; off-stage, though, they couldn't stand each other and haven't spoken in over 20 years. Ben, Willy Clark's nephew, is the producer of a variety show that wants to feature a reunion of the classic duo. How will Ben convince the crotchety old comedians to put aside their differences before the big show? Written by Mike Konczewski
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Vaudeville | Reunion | Uncle | Times Square Manhattan New York City | Rummy | See more »Taglines:
For the price of a movie, you'll feel like a million!Genres:
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Neil Simon's The Sunshine Boys See more »Filming Locations:
Ansonia Hotel - 74th & Broadway, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Company Credits
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Al Lewis: Because it's different. Do you know why we did this sketch for 43 years, Willy? Because it's good.
Willy Clark: And do you know why we're not doing it anymore? Because we've been doing it for 43 years.
Al Lewis: If we're not doing it anymore, why are we changing it?
Willy Clark: You know what's wrong with you, Lewis? You've been sitting on a New Jersey porch for too long. You're out of touch. From my window here
[opens up window]
Willy Clark: I see everything that's going on in the world. Look! I see old people, I see young people, nice people, bad people. I see hold-ups! I see drug addicts! Ambulances! Car crashes! Jumpers from buildings! I see everything! You see... a lawn mower... and the milkman.
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(uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Arranged by Conrad Salinger See more »
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George Burns usually wore a hairpiece when he worked. The first scene we see of him in the film is one of few scenes he ever shot without it. See more »Quotes
Willy Clark: [arguing over changing a line in their sketch] What's wrong with saying "enter" instead of "come in?"Al Lewis: Because it's different. Do you know why we did this sketch for 43 years, Willy? Because it's good.
Willy Clark: And do you know why we're not doing it anymore? Because we've been doing it for 43 years.
Al Lewis: If we're not doing it anymore, why are we changing it?
Willy Clark: You know what's wrong with you, Lewis? You've been sitting on a New Jersey porch for too long. You're out of touch. From my window here
[opens up window]
Willy Clark: I see everything that's going on in the world. Look! I see old people, I see young people, nice people, bad people. I see hold-ups! I see drug addicts! Ambulances! Car crashes! Jumpers from buildings! I see everything! You see... a lawn mower... and the milkman.
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Soundtracks
"Make 'Em Laugh"(uncredited)
Music by Nacio Herb Brown
Lyrics by Arthur Freed
Arranged by Conrad Salinger See more »
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