Question 1

What bizarre coincidence occurred on both the first and last days of shooting?

Accepted Answer

Earthquakes struck the filming locations on both the first and last days of production.

Question 2

How did NBC help viewers recreate 'Sensurround' at home when airing this movie?

Accepted Answer

NBC simulcast the soundtrack on local FM radio stations since stereo TV sound wasn't commonplace yet.

Question 3

What was the unusual condition Walter Matthau set for his cameo appearance?

Accepted Answer

Matthau accepted without pay on condition he be billed as 'Walter Matuschanskayasky,' a long-standing inside joke name.

Question 4

Which major award organizations recognized this film in 1974-1975?

Accepted Answer

The film received recognition from the National Board of Review, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards.

Question 5

What meta detail appears in the scene where Stewart Graff runs lines with Denise?

Accepted Answer

The script Heston's character holds is actually for this movie, open to the page of the scene being shown.

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