Question 1

What true childhood story from Billy Crystal's life is included in the film?

Accepted Answer

Billy Crystal's story about going to a Yankees game with his father is true. He still has the program, which Mickey Mantle autographed twice—once at the game and again 20 years later on a talk show.

Question 2

Why didn't Jack Palance watch 'City Slickers' until after winning an Oscar for it?

Accepted Answer

Jack Palance had a rule of not watching his own movies, so he didn't see this film until after he won the Academy Award for his performance.

Question 3

How did Daniel Stern prepare to play his inexperienced horse-riding character?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Stern declined the riding lessons offered for the movie to better convey his character's lack of experience with horses.

Question 4

What other personal story from Billy Crystal's life appears word-for-word in the movie?

Accepted Answer

The wake-up call from Mitch's mother on his birthday, re-enacting his birth over the phone, is a word-for-word true story from Billy Crystal's life.

Question 5

Which major awards ceremonies recognized 'City Slickers' in 1992?

Accepted Answer

The film was recognized at both the Golden Globes and the Academy Awards in 1992.

Question 6

What true childhood story from Billy Crystal's life is portrayed in the film?

Accepted Answer

Billy Crystal's character tells a true story about going to a Yankees game with his father as his "best day." Crystal still has the program, which Mickey Mantle autographed twice—once at the game and again 20 years later on a talk show.

Question 7

Why did Jack Palance not see 'City Slickers' until after winning an Oscar for it?

Accepted Answer

Jack Palance had a rule of not watching his own movies, so he did not see this film until after he won the Oscar for his performance.

Question 8

How did Daniel Stern prepare for his role to show his character's lack of horse-riding skill?

Accepted Answer

Daniel Stern declined the riding lessons offered for the movie in order to better convey his character's inexperience at horse riding.

Question 9

What other true personal story from Billy Crystal's life is recreated in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Another true story is the wake-up call from his mother on his birthday, where she would call at 5 a.m. and verbally re-enact his birth. The film's rendition is word-for-word from Crystal's life.

Question 10

Why did Rick Moranis leave the 'City Slickers' project after being cast in a major role?

Accepted Answer

Rick Moranis left the project because his wife was diagnosed with cancer.

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