Demond Wilson and the Kid" (1993), and "Hammerlock" (2000). Wilson later starred as Raymond Ellis in the short-lived CBS comedy series "Baby... I'm Back!" and as Oscar Madison, opposite actor Ron Glass (who co-starred as Felix Unger) in the ABC sitcom "The New Odd Couple", a revamped black version of the original 1970–75 series on the same network which starred Jack Klugman and Tony Randall. Wilson lived in Conroe, Texas for many years until 1984, when he became an ordained minister, fulfilling his childhood vow. Later, in 1995, he founded Restoration House, a center that helps rehabilitate former prison inmates by providing
The Odd Couple (film) Felix was portrayed by Jack Lemmon, who had never played the character before. At one point, Frank Sinatra (as Felix) and Jackie Gleason (as Oscar) were reportedly considered for the film version. Dick Van Dyke and Tony Randall were also among those considered for the role of Felix (the latter portrayed him in the TV series). Similarly, Jack Klugman (who aside from the TV series had replaced Matthau on Broadway) and Mickey Rooney were also to play Oscar. Most of the script from the play has been retained, although the setting is expanded: instead of taking place entirely in Oscar's