Trivia from What's New, Pussycat?

• Peter O'Toole took this role mostly because he wanted to do comedy.
• Director Clive Donner and studio executives ended-up modifying the film script so much, Allen swore that in the future he would have exclusive creative control over his film projects.
• This started it all: Allen first became interested in film after writing the script for What's New Pussycat.
• Movie Tagline - FOLLOW US... ...and find the answer to the comedy question of the year!
• Under the listing of the cast, the poster read, &They're all together again! (for the first time!)"
• Much of the film was shot on location in France, specifically in Paris, as well as in Luzarches and Chateau de Chaumontel, Chaumontel

Awards and Nominations

Academy Awards, USA - 1966
Nominated Oscar
Best Music, Song
Burt Bacharach (music), Hal David (lyrics) for the song "What's New, Pussycat?"

Laurel Awards - 1966
Nominated
Golden Laurel Comedy Performance, Male
Peter Sellers - 4th place.

Song Burt Bacharach, Hal David
4th place. For the song "What's New, Pussycat?"

Writers Guild of America, USA - 1966
Nominated
WGA Award (Screen) Best Written American Comedy
Woody Allen