THE SUNSHINE BOYS
"THE SUNSHINE BOYS" --- (1975) ---
MY THOUGHTS: I always say that one of the best things about film is that it is "forever." This film is a prime example of why that is such a wonderful thing! You have a terrific script by Neil Simon, which is brought to life by, not just one but TWO, "national treasures," who do what they do best ... entertain people with their many talents, timing and humor being just two of them. It is great watching Burns and Matthau do their thing in scenes where they appear together and apart. It is classic in every way and I'm in for it all. I have been a fan of the both of them since I was a young girl, and they never disappoint. It should also be noted that Richard Benjamin does a great job in his role of the under-appreciated nephew who tries to bring the two men together for one last TV appearance. The film is laugh out loud funny for the whole family and has definitely withstood the test of time. It is worth the watch and thoroughly entertaining!
SYNOPSIS: "Al Lewis and Willy Clark are a pair of feuding vaudeville comedians who performed together for 47 years before finally calling it quits. A network genius then has the brilliant idea of reuniting the duo for a TV special about the history of comedy. Once the reunion is on, the sparks and one-liners start to fly with equal speed. But can Lewis and Clark put aside their differences long enough to collect one last paycheck?"
STARRING: Walter Matthau, George Burns, Richard Benjamin, Lee Meredith, Howard Hessman, F. Murray Abraham, Phyllis Diller, Rosetta LeNoire and Steve Allen.
SCREENPLAY: Neil Simon
DIRECTOR: Herbert Ross
AWARDS & HONORS:
It was nominated for 4 Academy Awards and won 1 for:
"Best Supporting Actor" --- George Burns"
It was nominated for 7 additional awards, by various entities, and won 4 of them.
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