Question 1

What real-life incident inspired the scene where the Sheriff snatches a wig off a character's head?

Accepted Answer

The Sheriff snatching Melvin P. Thorpe's wig was based on a real incident between the Fayette County Sheriff and newsman Marvin Zindler, who inspired Thorpe's character.

Question 2

What injury did Burt Reynolds sustain while filming the ending with Dolly Parton?

Accepted Answer

Burt Reynolds got a double hernia from picking up Dolly Parton during the filming of the ending, and he joked he'd think of her whenever he felt pain.

Question 3

Which real-life reporter's investigation closed down the Chicken Ranch brothel that inspired this film?

Accepted Answer

The film is based on the true story of investigative reporter Marvin Zindler, who closed the real Chicken Ranch brothel in LaGrange, Texas in 1973.

Question 4

Whose idea was it to add a romantic relationship between Miss Mona and the Sheriff?

Accepted Answer

Dolly Parton suggested adding a romantic involvement between Miss Mona and Sheriff Ed Earl Dodd, though she faced criticism for deviating from the true story.

Question 5

What was ad-libbed in a conversation between Miss Mona and Sheriff Ed Earl?

Accepted Answer

Miss Mona and Sheriff Ed Earl's conversation about Jesus and Mary Magdalene was ad-libbed during filming.

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