This episode is soooo relatable, especially if you have had a room mate, as you well know anything can go wrong at precisely the wrong time any, any time.
Felix schedules a birthday party for his daughter at the same time Oscar is having the boys over for a poker game. Who wins this debate? Its the proverbial tug of war between the two roomies, of course with interference from Felix's cute daughter, played by Pamelyn Ferdin. Ferdin was everywhere on tv at this time, an enormously talented and popular child actress in both comedy and dramatic roles.
Watch this one just to see what happens next, as it's classic ODD COUPLE. Two super scenes; Oscar trying to locate a ringing phone in his trash filled room, also Oscar making baloney sandwiches and Felix topping a birthday cake in the kitchen. Lots of yelling, as usual.
Look for Hal Smith (ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW) playing a clown for hire and his list of kooky disguises and gags. His shoes explode, just for kicks.
SEASON 2 EPISODE 12 (1971) ABC/Paramount dvd box set.