Question 1

Which scene featured John Belushi's completely improvised cafeteria performance?

Accepted Answer

John Belushi's cafeteria scene was entirely improvised, including the 'I'm a zit' gag, with director John Landis telling the camera operator to 'stay with him' and the cast's genuine reactions.

Question 2

What did Donald Sutherland choose instead of a percentage of the gross profits for his three days' work?

Accepted Answer

Donald Sutherland took a flat fee of $75,000 instead of a gross percentage, which would have earned him an additional $3-4 million, as he was convinced the movie lacked potential.

Question 3

Why was Verna Bloom's drunk scene with Dean Wormer completely improvised?

Accepted Answer

Verna Bloom's drunk scene with Dean Wormer was completely improvised because director John Landis was unhappy with the dialogue written in the script.

Question 4

Which actor legally changed his name to match his character after the film's success?

Accepted Answer

DeWayne Jessie legally changed his name to Otis Day after his successful performance as 'Otis Day' and subsequently toured and recorded with 'Otis Day and the Knights.'

Question 5

What award did the film win from the Writers Guild of America?

Accepted Answer

The film won a Writers Guild of America award in 1979.

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