Question 1

How much of Steve Martin and Charles Grodin's dialogue was improvised?

Accepted Answer

Steve Martin claims that he and Charles Grodin improvised 30% of their dialogue in the film.

Question 2

What notable cameo appearance did Charles Grodin make without?

Accepted Answer

Charles Grodin appeared in this movie without his toupee.

Question 3

How was New York City recreated for the film's production?

Accepted Answer

New York City was recreated on the Universal backlot with a life-size model of the Manhattan Bridge, and the cast and crew spent three weeks on location in New York.

Question 4

Which real-life celebrities appear as themselves in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Joyce Brothers appears as herself, Merv Griffin appears as himself during his show sequence, and Loni Anderson appears as herself (uncredited).

Question 5

What event triggers the main character's exploration of loneliness?

Accepted Answer

A writer for a greeting card company learns the true meaning of loneliness when he comes home to find his girlfriend in bed with another man.

The Lonely Guy

Customers also watched

Related Movies

Loved this film?

Share with others