Question 1

What chaotic incidents occurred during the filming of Doctor Dolittle?

Accepted Answer

A fawn ate paint and needed its stomach pumped, Gub-Gub the Pig was replaced multiple times due to rapid growth, squirrels damaged scenery, sheep urinated on Rex Harrison, and a goat ate the director's script.

Question 2

Why was Doctor Dolittle part of a risky studio strategy in the late 1960s?

Accepted Answer

Twentieth Century Fox attempted to replicate The Sound of Music's success with three expensive musicals: Doctor Dolittle, Star! (1968), and Hello, Dolly! (1969). All lost huge amounts of money, leading to executive firings and financial strain.

Question 3

What unusual interruption happened during filming of 'The Reluctant Vegetarian' scene?

Accepted Answer

During a take, Rex Harrison stopped singing because he heard someone yell 'Cut!' The director denied it, but they discovered Polynesia the Parrot had shouted it—marking the first time Harrison was directed by a bird.

Question 4

How did Samantha Eggar describe working with Rex Harrison on set?

Accepted Answer

She said he was 'unkind and vitriolic and very mean-spirited, but he was also very funny, until, of course, he turned on me, too.'

Question 5

What major awards or festivals recognized Doctor Dolittle?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized by the Golden Globes (1968), Academy Awards (1968), Writers Guild of America (1968), and National Board of Review (1967).

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