The movie “Goodbye, Columbus” from the year 1969 is a comedy-drama featuring actors such as Richard Benjamin, Ali MacGraw, and Jack Klugman among others. This piece is dedicated to sharing insights about where the movie was shot and revealing who played which roles. Additionally, it presents exciting and lesser-known facts about the movie and its backstage events.
Where it Filmed?
“Goodbye, Columbus” was filmed at various locations across the United States. These included the Yonkers Public Library and Gould Memorial Library at Bronx Community College in New York, alongside other areas in Westchester County, New York, and Cambridge, Massachusetts. Filming began on July 8, 1968.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Richard Benjamin | Neil Klugman |
| Ali MacGraw | Brenda Patimkin |
| Jack Klugman | Ben Patimkin |
| Nan Martin | Mrs. Ben Patimkin |
| Michael Meyers | Ron Patimkin |
| Lori Shelle | Julie Patimkin |
| Monroe Arnold | Uncle Leo |
| Kay Cummings | Doris Klugman |
| Sylvie Strause | Aunt Gladys |
| Royce Wallace | Carlotta |
| Anthony McGowan | Boy in Library |
| Mari Gorman | Laura Simpson Sockaloe |
| Chris Schenkel | Voice on Columbus Record (voice) |
| Jay Jostyn | Voice on Columbus Record (voice) |
| Jan Peerce | Uncle Manny |
| Max Peerce | Uncle Max |
| Delos V. Smith Jr. | Mr. Scapelle |
| Gail Ommerle | Harriet |
| David Benedict | The Rabbi |
| Michael Brandon | Dartmouth (uncredited) |
| Johnny Carson | Johnny Carson (uncredited) (archiveFootage) |
| Garrett Cassell | Party Goer (uncredited) |
| Bill Derringer | John McKee (uncredited) |
| Julie Garfield | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Betty Grayson | Aunt Molly (uncredited) |
| Susan Lucci | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Bette Midler | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Michael Nouri | Don Farber (uncredited) |
| Timothy Ousey | Child (uncredited) |
| Reuben Schafer | Uncle Max (uncredited) |
| Jaclyn Smith | Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| Elaine Swain | Sarah Ehrlich (uncredited) |
| Richard Wexler | Busboy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Richard Benjamin who played the character Neil Klugman quotes about Ali MacGraw, stating the camera fell in love with her, and so did men and women. He also commented that she was a genuine movie star.
- A factual error in the movie occurs at the dinner table when Julie is informed that it is earlier in Columbus, from where Harriet is calling, compared to her location in New York. However, both cities share the Eastern Standard Time Zone.
- The movie was later edited into “The Kid Stays in the Picture” in 2002.
- In the dialogue, when Brenda Patimkin asks if Neil Klugman is serious, he responds that he is beyond serious and is suicidal.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Yonkers Public Library, Yonkers, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.9360015
- Longitude: -73.9016259
- Place ID: ChIJG4ehTHfywokR6FoGnwa1-7w
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1 Larkin Center, Yonkers, NY 10701, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Gould Memorial Library, Bronx Community College – University Avenue at West 181 Street, Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.8566388
- Longitude: -73.91130729999999
- Place ID: ChIJXeKWPHP0wokRZSKtH0Mf8to
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 2155 University Ave, Bronx, NY 10453, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Westchester County, New York, USA
- Latitude: 41.1220194
- Longitude: -73.7948516
- Place ID: ChIJr1lrnWrJwokRidu9ImLYDjc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Westchester County, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA
- Latitude: 42.3736158
- Longitude: -71.10973349999999
- Place ID: ChIJX8wwy6Vw44kRh2xoiWSOOsU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Cambridge, MA, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: USA
- Latitude: 44.24236485
- Longitude: -119.8093025
- Place ID: ChIJCzYy5IS16lQRQrfeQ5K5Oxw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: United States
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
