Question 1

Which real-life Los Angeles diner featured in the film became a historical landmark and political campaign headquarters?

Accepted Answer

Johnie's Coffee Shop, located in the Miracle Mile neighborhood, was designated a historical landmark in 2013 and served as a campaign headquarters for Bernie Sanders in 2016.

Question 2

What surprising real-life romance developed decades after the film's release between two cast members?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham, who played Harry and Julie, started dating decades after the film and married in 2021.

Question 3

What was the punchline to the unfinished joke told by the loudmouth at the bar?

Accepted Answer

The woman explains: 'I asked my husband what to do for you on your last day and he said, "Screw him, give him 5 dollars." The breakfast was my idea.'

Question 4

How did the film's script almost become part of Twilight Zone: The Movie?

Accepted Answer

The script was considered for Twilight Zone: The Movie as a single segment with a different ending, but writer Steve De Jarnatt rejected the changes and the idea was scrapped.

Question 5

What urgent crisis interrupts Harry's chance at romance with Julie in the story?

Accepted Answer

Harry intercepts news that WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour, disrupting their first date.

Question 6

What real-life Los Angeles landmark serves as a key location in the film?

Accepted Answer

Johnie's Coffee Shop, located in the Miracle Mile neighborhood, was used as a filming location and later became a historical landmark in 2013.

Question 7

Which two actors from the film later married in real life decades after production?

Accepted Answer

Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham, who played Harry and Julie, started dating years after the film and married in 2021.

Question 8

What was the original intended fate for this story before it became a standalone film?

Accepted Answer

The script was considered for Twilight Zone: The Movie in 1983, where it would have been the only segment with a different ending, but the idea was scrapped.

Question 9

What urgent crisis interrupts Harry's chance at romance in the story?

Accepted Answer

Harry intercepts news that WWIII has begun and nuclear missiles will destroy Los Angeles in less than an hour, disrupting his first date plans.

Question 10

Which actor was originally offered a role but refused to focus on his day job?

Accepted Answer

Jack Nance was offered the role of Fred the Cook but refused because he wanted to focus on his security guard job.

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