Today we watch and discuss 1974’s Harry and Tonto. Harry Combs is a retired English teacher, who goes on a road trip across America, after being thrown out of his New York apartment which is being torn down. He visits his three kids, meets interesting people on the road, and basically finds reasons to live and thrive again,
and all with his kitty Tonto. Art Carney won the academy award for best actor for his portrayal of Harry. I live for this movie and for Harry and his chums, especially the (red) Jakob Rivetowski. Lots of amazing actors in this film, directed by Paul Mazursky of an unmarried woman fame, of which I’m sure we will be watching and reviewing soon.
