Agent Sue Mengers reportedly fought tooth and nail to get the role for Darby and not Minnelli to the chagrin of Menger's employers (who also represented Minelli).

Offered the role of the offbeat, lonely "Pookie Adams" in the film directed by Alan J. Pakula.

Elizabeth Hartman vigorously campaigned for the role of Pookie Adams, but lost out to Liza Minnelli who was nominated for a Best Actrss Oscar.