Question 1

What surprising detail connects the parenting books Ben reads throughout the film?

Accepted Answer

The author photos on the back covers of the self-help books are all John Ritter in various costumes, a detail mirrored in the sequel.

Question 2

How did Jack Warden come to accept his role in the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Dennis Dugan offered him half his net profits, which touched Warden so much he agreed to the role but refused to take any of Dugan's potential earnings.

Question 3

What happened during the test screenings that led to significant reshoots?

Accepted Answer

Test screenings were disastrous with 70% of the audience walking out, verbal complaints, and a score of only 30, forcing two weeks of reshoots including a retooled ending and added scenes.

Question 4

Who was originally considered for the role of Junior before Michael Oliver?

Accepted Answer

The role of Junior was originally meant for Macaulay Culkin, who later played a devilish child in The Good Son (1993).

Question 5

What is the basic premise of Problem Child?

Accepted Answer

Ben Healy and his wife Flo adopt fun-loving seven-year-old Junior, but soon discover he's a little monster who turns camping trips, birthday parties, and baseball games into comic nightmares.

Question 6

What unusual detail appears on the parenting book covers Ben reads throughout the film?

Accepted Answer

The author photos on the back covers of the parenting books are all John Ritter in various costumes, a detail mirrored in the sequel.

Question 7

How did Jack Warden come to appear in the film?

Accepted Answer

Director Dennis Dugan offered Jack Warden half his net profits, which touched Warden so much he agreed to the role but refused to take any of Dugan's earnings.

Question 8

What happened during the test screenings that led to significant changes?

Accepted Answer

Test screenings were disastrous with 70% of the audience walking out, verbal complaints, and a score of only 30, forcing two weeks of reshoots including a retooled ending and added scenes.

Question 9

Who was originally considered for the role of Junior before Michael Oliver was cast?

Accepted Answer

The role of Junior was originally meant for Macaulay Culkin, who later played a devilish child in The Good Son (1993).

Question 10

What real-life connection exists between two cast members of Problem Child?

Accepted Answer

John Ritter, who plays Ben Healy, married Amy Yasbeck, who plays Flo Healy, in real life in 1999.

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