The Prisoner of Second Avenue

The Prisoner of Second Avenue is an American black comedy play by Neil Simon, later made into a film released in 1975.

The production received 1972 Tony Award nominations for Best Play, for Mike Nichols for Best Director, Play, and Vincent Gardenia for Supporting Actor, Play.Clive Barnes, in The New York Times, wrote that it is, I think, the most honestly amusing comedy that Mr. Simon has so far given us. Walter Kerr, in The New York Times wrote He Simon has made a magnificent effort to part company with the mechanical, and his overall success stands as handsome proof that humor and honesty can be got into bed together. ........

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