Question 1

Which real-life choreographer danced with Gwen Verdon in 'Who's Got the Pain?' and later married her?

Accepted Answer

Bob Fosse, who was re-staging his stage choreography for the film, danced with Gwen Verdon in 'Who's Got the Pain?' and they married in 1960.

Question 2

What unusual circumstance forced the performers to sing and dance to a piano and metronome during filming?

Accepted Answer

A musicians' strike forced performers to sing and dance to a piano and metronome; orchestral arrangements were recorded and looped in post-production.

Question 3

How did Tab Hunter's duet 'Two Lost Souls' with Gwen Verdon end up being recorded live on set?

Accepted Answer

The duet was captured live on set; director Stanley Donen decided to keep it as is, despite off-key moments, due to the stars' infectious chemistry.

Question 4

Which actress, who later played Edith Bunker in 'All in the Family,' got her big break from a revival of 'Damn Yankees'?

Accepted Answer

Jean Stapleton reprised her role as Sister Miller in a stage revival of 'Damn Yankees,' catching the attention of Norman Lear, who cast her as Edith Bunker.

Question 5

What real name does Tab Hunter's character call Bob Fosse at the end of 'Who's Got the Pain?'

Accepted Answer

Tab Hunter's character congratulates Bob Fosse with 'Great work, Fosse!' using Fosse's actual name.

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