Question 1

Which of his own movies does Chevy Chase say is his favorite?

Accepted Answer

Chevy Chase says 'Funny Farm' is his favorite of his own movies.

Question 2

What unusual souvenir from the film's production remains on the Townshend Common today?

Accepted Answer

The film crew dyed leaves to create an autumn look, killing all trees except one in the middle. Today, newly-planted trees around the edge are much shorter than the surviving one.

Question 3

Who was originally wanted for the lead role before Chevy Chase was cast?

Accepted Answer

Director George Roy Hill originally wanted Robin Williams to play Andy Farmer, but Williams felt the character was too low-key and suggested Chevy Chase instead.

Question 4

What famous New York City building do Andy and Elizabeth move from at the beginning of the film?

Accepted Answer

They move from the Apthorp Building, a historic New York City residence that has housed numerous celebrities.

Question 5

What was the first of three consecutive movie adaptations of Jay Cronley novels produced by Hollywood?

Accepted Answer

'Funny Farm' was the first, followed by 'Let It Ride' in 1989 and 'Quick Change' in 1990.

Question 6

What is Chevy Chase's personal favorite among his own movies?

Accepted Answer

Chevy Chase says 'Funny Farm' is his favorite of his own movies.

Question 7

Why did the film crew dye trees in Townshend, Vermont, and what unusual souvenir remains today?

Accepted Answer

To make trees look like mid-autumn, the crew dyed leaves, killing all except one in the middle of Townshend Common; today, newly-planted trees around it are shorter.

Question 8

Who was originally considered for the role of Andy Farmer before Chevy Chase was cast?

Accepted Answer

Director George Roy Hill originally wanted Robin Williams, but Williams felt the character was too low-key and suggested Chevy Chase, whom Hill then cast.

Question 9

What famous New York City building do Andy and Elizabeth move from at the start of the film?

Accepted Answer

They move from the Apthorp Building, which has had residents like Nora Ephron and Al Pacino, with average apartment prices around $6.5 million.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that Andy and Elizabeth Farmer face after moving to the country?

Accepted Answer

Andy, a sportswriter, moves with his wife Elizabeth to write a novel in seclusion, but they find disaster and eccentricity in the small town instead.

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