US (1975): Comedy
In this 1975 adaptation of Neil Simon's stage play, director Herbert Ross presents the story of two old-time Vaudvillians played by Walter Matthau and George Burns in his first starring role since 1939's Honolulu. After decades apart, the cantankerous duo is persuaded to reunite for a television special despite the fact that they hate each other. Richard Benjamin co-stars as Matthau's son, who has the responsibility of making sure the comedians go through with the show and don't kill each other in the process. Rosetta LeNoire plays Odessa, Willy's long-suffering nurse. The cast also features Lee Meredith, Carol DeLouise, F. Murray Abraham, Howard Hesseman and Fritz Feld. Nominated for four Academy Awards, Burns took home the statue for Best Supporting Actor. (MGM) (Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide)
4 nominations, 1 Award
· Supporting Actor 1975: George Burns
· Actor 1975: Walter Matthau
· Writing (Best Screenplay adapted from other material) 1975: Neil Simon
· Art Direction/Set Decoration 1975: Albert Brenner - Art Direction, Marvin March - Set Decoration