The "Harold and Maude" star was suggested for the title role.

Marilu Henner was an option for Linda Marolla, but wasn't bankable as Liza Minnelli.

George Segal was originally attached to project but when producers saw how much better Dudley Moore was in '10' (a part Seagal had originally been cast in) they replaced him with the same man again!.

John Travolta was mentioned as an option for the title role.

Debra Winger turned down the lead role.