Attendees will enjoy the original Long Island presentation of this entertaining film. Neil Simon brings a very New York and very Jewish film to the screen. Is it funny? You have to ask? In between the screamingly funny dialogue is a message of dealing with elderly relatives and two elderly partners that need to understand and forgive one another. Depicting a retired headlining vaudeville duo, Walter Matthau and George Burns were never better. Walter Matthau convincingly plays Willy Clark, an angry comedian forced into retirement when his partner decided to end the act. George Burns would win his only Academy Award by playing the retired partner, Al Lewis. This is the film that revitalized his career. Laughs abound while we discover if “The Sunshine Boys” really do still care for one another - but will never admit it! Attendees will also learn about the actors that were first considered for the starring roles, and for various reasons, turned down the film. You don’t have to be Jewish to enjoy this warm, human and honestly portrayed comedy. Film highlights are included. A book, autograph and film memorabilia display is included with this lecture.