Question 1

What real-life quote does the Coach use as his motto in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Coach's motto, 'If you can dream it, you can do it,' is a quote originally said by Walt Disney.

Question 2

How did director Dennis Dugan end up casting R. Lee Ermey in this movie?

Accepted Answer

Dennis Dugan originally wanted Ermey for a role in 'Happy Gilmore' but cast Carl Weathers instead, so he promised Ermey a future role, which became this film.

Question 3

Which musician was originally supposed to be the obsession of the main characters before Neil Diamond?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, the characters were obsessed with Paul Simon, but he turned down the offer, leading to Neil Diamond's involvement.

Question 4

What is the central conflict in 'Saving Silverman'?

Accepted Answer

Two buddies try to save their best friend from marrying a cold-hearted woman who breaks up their Neil Diamond cover band.

Question 5

Who plays the magician hitting on Judith in the bar?

Accepted Answer

Kyle Gass, lead guitarist and co-writer in Tenacious D with Jack Black, plays the magician hitting on Judith.

Question 6

What real-life musician inspired the 'COME ON AH YEEEEEEEH-HA!' line in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The line came from a Neil Diamond performance. Neil Diamond initially didn't believe he said it, but after listening to his own recording, he realized he did say those words.

Question 7

Why was R. Lee Ermey cast as the coach in this film?

Accepted Answer

Director Dennis Dugan had previously wanted Ermey for a role in 'Happy Gilmore' but cast Carl Weathers instead. Dugan felt bad and promised Ermey a future role, which became this movie.

Question 8

Which Tenacious D member appears as a magician hitting on Judith?

Accepted Answer

Kyle Gass, the lead guitarist and co-writer of Tenacious D, plays the magician in the bar who hits on Judith.

Question 9

What famous quote does the Coach use as his motto to students?

Accepted Answer

The Coach's motto 'If you can dream it, you can do it' is actually a quote originally said by Walt Disney.

Question 10

Which musician was originally supposed to be the obsession of the main characters?

Accepted Answer

In the original script, the characters were supposed to be obsessed with Paul Simon, but he turned down the offer. Neil Diamond was then approached and agreed to appear.

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