Question 1

What unusual detail appears in the ad agency's viewing room in the film?

Accepted Answer

The viewing room has both color and black-and-white televisions side by side, which was common in the 1960s to see commercials in both formats.

Question 2

Which young actress in the film later gained fame in a major musical?

Accepted Answer

Kym Karath, who plays Maggie Boyer, later played the youngest Von Trapp singer in The Sound of Music two years after this film's release.

Question 3

Why was Edward Andrews cast instead of Walter Matthau?

Accepted Answer

Producer Ross Hunter was furious when Walter Matthau asked for a $100,000 salary, so he cast the less costly Edward Andrews instead.

Question 4

What award recognition did the film receive?

Accepted Answer

The film received a Writers Guild of America award in 1964.

Question 5

What was the original casting plan for the lead female role?

Accepted Answer

Carl Reiner intended the role of Beverly Boyer for Judy Holliday, but ill health prevented her from making the film, so Doris Day stepped in.

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