Why was “Its A Mad Mad Mad World” chosen?
With a cast featuring Spencer Tracy, Buddy Hackett, Milton Bearle, Buster Keaton, Sid Ceaser, Jonathon Winters and Jimmy Durante (in his final screen appearance) how couldn’t you? I mean, these guys still get referenced at Friars Club roasts for a reason. Who were you rooting for to get the cash when you first saw the film? I’ll say Buddy Hackett… he never had a shot though… When did you first see “Rosemary’s Baby” and how much of an impact did it have on your ability to sleep that night? Had to be my mid-teen years. I don’t recall it affecting my sleep as much as “The Exorcist” did but it was an awfully creepy film and one I’d rate higher than any “horror” film ever made. Why does it remain so terrifying all these years later, in your opinion? Just the total psychological fright factor. I honestly don’t know why Hollywood continues to market splatter films as scary. The blueprint of horror exists and it’s with this film. I mean, I was a sucker for the splatter-house stuff when I w