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    Simon, Neil

    Who played the part of Charlie Brock when the police showed up?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      Lenny. Ken played Lenny.

    Who is calling from Venezuela?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      Harry and Joan. Glenn tries to coax Cassie from the powder room by informing her that "Your cousin Joan is calling from Venezuela!"

    Which was the only one of his plays that Simon (as well as many critics) considered a failure?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      The Star-Spangled Girl. He agreed with Walter Kerr's assessment that "Neil Simon didn't have an idea for a play this year, but he wrote it anyway!".

    Which Simon play debuted on Broadway with 70s sitcom idols John Ritter and Henry Winkler?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      'The Dinner Party'. His most recent, early in 2001.

    Which play was based on his relationship with actress Marsha Mason?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      Chapter Two. "They're Playing Our Song" was actually about composer Marvin Hamlisch.

    Which play is based on the short stories of famous Russian playwright Anton Chekhov?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      The Good Doctor. All the stories are tied together by "The Writer" who is sort of a cross between Simon & Chekhov. This is the play in which Simon met Marsha Mason (one of the stars).

    Which play is actually 3 short plays about 3 different couples in the same hotel room?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      Plaza Suite. It took place in the Plaza Hotel in New York City. "California Suite" is the same idea but it was actually 4 different plays and one of them has 2 bickering couples.

    Which musical's book was NOT written by Simon?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      'The Pajama Game'.

    Which film director originally directed the Simon play 'Barefoot in the Park'?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      Mike Nichols. Nichols also directed 'Plaza Suite', among other Simon plays. Simon has connections to the other three {though;} he wrote on the 'Sid Caesar' show with Brooks, adapted a Wilder film to the stage, and has a good friendship with Allen.

    Where does Myra turn out to be?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      in the basement. Lenny said this in his improvised story to the police and as everyone was going upstairs to talk to Charlie, Myra bangs on the basement door. (I got to do the voice of Myra too.)

    Where does Chris hide Charlie's Valium?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      in the medicine cabinet. "Gee. What a good hiding place."

    Where did Charlie shoot himself?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      ear . Claire: "I have holes in my ears and it doesn't hurt."

    When "The Odd Couple" premiered on Broadway, who starred in it with Walter Mathhau?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      Art Carney. Mathhau also starred in the movie as the the slob Oscar Madison with Lemmon as the neat freak Felix Unger. The television series starred Jack Klugman as Oscar and Randall as Felix.

    What's the name of Charlie and Myra's cook?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      Mai Li. Rosita and Ramona are from Lenny's story.

    What was the name of the cook’s son in Lenny’s story?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      Romero. "Downstairs was our Spanish cook Rosita, her Spanish sister, Ramona, and her Spanish son, Romero. They were preparing an Italian dinner."

    What was the first play he had produced on Broadway?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      Come Blow Your Horn. It premiered in 1961 starring Pert Kelton and Lou Jacobi. "Barefoot In the Park" was 2nd, "The Odd Couple" was third, and "Sweet Charity" was 4th (but his first musical).

    What was Simon's first play to be produced on Broadway?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      'Come Blow Your Horn'. Being the tale of two brothers sharing a bachelor pad.

    What was his given name at birth?(Neil) Simon Says (stageman)

      Marvin. Marvin Neil Simon was born on July 4, 1927 the son of Irving & Mamie.

    What play was Dr. Dudley seeing?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      Phantom of the Opera. He is very upset because he gets called out of it several times.

    What play was Dr. Dudley seeing?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      Phantom of the Opera. "CHRIS: But Ken, we got him out of 'Phantom of the Opera'!"

    What part of Cookie's body is out of whack?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      her back. It consantly "goes out."

    What nationality is the Brock’s cook, Mai Li?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      Chinese. "CLAIRE: Where is their cook, Mai Li? CHRIS: Oh, I think she's off this week. CLAIRE: On the week of their anniversary party? CHRIS: She went to visit her sick mother in Japan. CLAIRE: Mai Li is Chinese. CHRIS: I know... Her mother was visiting Japan when she got sick."

    What kind of crystal was Cassie obsessed with?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      Quartz. "GLENN: No Cassie, don't! Don't rub your crystals! They make you crazy!"

    What kind of car do Claire and Lenny wreck?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      BMW. Lenny complains about his BMW having four doors on one side.

    What is the subtitle of 'Rumors'?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      'A Farce'. Though all the others apply, certainly.

    What is the name of the sketch Willie and Al are supposed to perform for a TV special in 'The Sunshine Boys'?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      'The Doctor Will See You Now'. Willie hates it because Al spits in his face and pokes him.

    What is Officer Pudney's first name?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      Connie. That's the part I played. My boyfriend was friends with the director. I had 2 lines.

    What is Ernie’s last name?"Rumors" by Neil Simon (LaniLovesYew)

      Cusack. "COOKIE: I just remembered- Ernie's last name is Cusack! CLAIRE: It took you that long to remember your own husband's last name?"

    What is 'Fallout'?History of Neil Simon (Phoenix3000)

      The name of a subversive magazine in 'The Star-Spangled Girl'. Which nearly falls apart due to complications surrounding the title character's presence.

    What gift do Lenny and Claire bring for Charlie and Myra?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      Steuben Glass. It broke in the car accident.

    What does Harold Green do for a living?Neil Simon's "Rumors" (youngjewdork04)

      He sells BMWs.. He's the new member at the Ganz's club and an old friend of Glenn's.

Frequently Asked Questions about Simon, Neil

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    • What is the name of Simon's bar in 'The Secret Life of Us'? ( goto )


    • Simon and Victoria are reluctant to leave home. Which advert? ( goto )


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    • What rock song was written as a response to Neil Young's "Southern Man"? ( goto )


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    • Does Simon & Garfunkel's "Kathy" exist, and if so, who is she? ( goto )


    • The back cover of which Neil Young album contains a quote written in Latin? ( goto )


    • What was the first worldwide satellite television broadcast? Neil Armstrong on the moon? The Beatles? ( goto )


    • Do Jennifer Freemen and 'Simon' from "7th Heaven" go out? ( goto )


    • What is the title of the book, Simon suggested Monty read in the movie 'With Honors'? ( goto )


    • Which 1985 hit lifted its first line from a song by Simon & Garfunkel? ( goto )


    • Who are the other people singing with Carly Simon in her song "Like a River"? ( goto )


    • Is it true that Neil Young once sang "Sweet Home Alabama" live on stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd? ( goto )


    • Which player in the 2001 FA Cup final attended the same school as journalist Simon Hoggart? ( goto )


    • Neil Diamond graduated from Brooklyn's Abraham Lincoln High School and attended what University for a time? ( goto )


    • Who quoted Neil Young in his suicide note: “It’s better to burn out than to fade away”? ( goto )


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