Lucie Arnaz turned down the role of Linda Marolla.

Kim Basinger read the part of Linda Marolla, which went to Liza Minnelli.

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

Auditioned for the lead role.

Farrah was considered for the Liza Minnelli role.

Carrie Fisher turned down the lead role.

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

Lenz was interested to play the lead female role in a high profile movie, because her previous attempts to be a movie star failed.

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!.

Lily Tomlin wanted to play the lead.

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

Debra Winger turned down the lead role.