The Odd Couple is honoring the creator of the original TV show, Garry Marshall, who also recently played Oscar Madison’s (Matthew Perry) father Walter before he passed away in July. He was 81. A number of actors who starred in Marshall’s other famous sitcoms including Laverne & Shirley, Happy Days, and Mork & Mindy, make cameo appearances in the episode.
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Edna is portrayed by Marion Ross. She’s best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on Garry Marshall’s Happy Days. Since then she’s appeared on The Love Boat (Emily Stubing), Brooklyn Bridge (Sophie Berger), That ‘70s Show (Grandma Forman), Touched by an Angel (Sophie), The Drew Carey Show (Beulah Carey), and Gilmore Girls (Marilyn Gilmore), among many others. Fun fact: Ross just turned 88! The Odd Couple airs Mondays at 9:30pm on CBS.
