Debbie was held up on production of Give a Girl a break and could not make this movie.
Reynolds was offered the lead role in this film but declined it.
Debbie wanted to play the part of Doris Mann, because it was based on her, in Carrie Fisher's thinly- veiled real life story, but director Mike Nichols chose MacLaine instead.
Did you know that Debbie Reynolds was not the only choice for these movies?
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