That’s A No From Me
Gene Hackman, as you know is a huge star, but back then he missed out on the lead role of Mike. Turns out that the producers felt he just wasn’t established enough. Therefore the part went to Robert Reed – who was actually more famous at the time.
The Lisp Is Real
The character of Cindy, played by Susan Olsen, was a fan favorite. Could it be because she was relatable, what with her lisp and all? Maybe. However, Olsen’s lisp was very real! Even though she worked with a speech therapist regularly up into her 20’s.