Question 1

What surprising behind-the-scenes friendship and activity is revealed about a crew member and actor Ray Walston?

Accepted Answer

Stephen Altman became friends with Ray Walston on 'Popeye' and later sold him marijuana, smoking with him after hours on 'O.C. and Stiggs,' where Walston played Gramps.

Question 2

Which actors were contracted for sequels to 'O.C. and Stiggs,' and what did Stephen Altman say about potential follow-ups?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Jenkins and Neill Barry were contracted for two sequels. Stephen Altman stated that if the film had been a success, Robert Altman would have gladly directed sequels, joking they were ready for 'O.C. and Stiggs 6.'

Question 3

How did Tiffany Helm get a cat from the set, and what was its name inspired by?

Accepted Answer

Tiffany Helm adopted a stray cat from costar Martin Mull, naming it Bongo after Omar Bongo, the president of Gabon, whom O.C. and Stiggs call in the film.

Question 4

What casting idea did Mike Nichols have for 'O.C. and Stiggs' before Robert Altman directed, and why was it criticized?

Accepted Answer

Mike Nichols wanted Eddie Murphy for a lead role, but screenwriter Ted Mann said this showed Nichols didn't understand the material, as the characters were inherently Caucasian.

Question 5

What connection does Martin Mull have to both Robert Altman and National Lampoon, as revealed in the documentary?

Accepted Answer

Martin Mull played Pat Coletti in 'O.C. and Stiggs,' a character from National Lampoon, and presented Altman with a lifetime achievement award before later playing Doug Kenney in a Netflix biopic.

The Water is Finally Blue: The Untold Story of Robert Altman's O.C. and Stiggs

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