Question 1

How did Kathy Bates get convinced to play Mama Boucher?

Accepted Answer

Kathy Bates was convinced to take the role by her niece, a longtime fan of Adam Sandler.

Question 2

Why did Henry Winkler end up playing Coach Klein?

Accepted Answer

Henry Winkler contacted Adam Sandler after being mentioned in "The Chanukah Song," leading Sandler to offer him the script for the coach's role, which Winkler accepted.

Question 3

What is the highest-grossing sports comedy of all time?

Accepted Answer

This film is the highest-grossing sports comedy of all time, with another Adam Sandler movie, The Longest Yard (2005), being the second highest-grossing.

Question 4

Where was the South Central Muddogs' stadium filmed?

Accepted Answer

The South Central Muddogs' stadium is the DeLand High School football field in DeLand, Florida, which was refurbished after filming as part of the agreement.

Question 5

Who plays Bobby Boucher and what drives his football success?

Accepted Answer

Adam Sandler plays Bobby Boucher, a water boy whose hidden rage makes him a tackling machine, helping his struggling college football team aim for the playoffs.

Question 6

How did Kathy Bates get convinced to play Mama Boucher in The Waterboy?

Accepted Answer

Kathy Bates was convinced to take the role by her niece, who was a longtime fan of Adam Sandler.

Question 7

What connection from Adam Sandler's 'The Chanukah Song' led to Henry Winkler being cast as Coach Klein?

Accepted Answer

Henry Winkler contacted Sandler after being mentioned in 'The Chanukah Song,' which led Sandler to offer him the coach role, which Winkler accepted.

Question 8

What is the highest-grossing sports comedy of all time according to IMDb trivia?

Accepted Answer

The Waterboy is the highest-grossing sports comedy of all time, with another Adam Sandler film, The Longest Yard (2005), being second.

Question 9

Where was the South Central Muddogs' stadium filmed, and what was the agreement with the location?

Accepted Answer

The stadium was filmed at DeLand High School football field in Florida, with the school allowing use if the director paid to refurbish it after filming.

Question 10

Who played Bobby Boucher's father in the film?

Accepted Answer

Frank Coraci, the director, played Bobby's father, Robert.

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