This was the seventh of eight Jerry Lewis films directed by former cartoon director Frank Tashlin.
The movie co-stars Ray Walston, who originated the part of Applegate in 'Damn Yankees.' In 1994, Jerry Lewis played the role in the Broadway revival.
This movie was a product placement lover's dream, featuring references to several popular brand-name items of the era including Hoover, RCA Whirlpool, and Waste King/Universal appliances; Channel Master electronics; MacGregor, Brunswick, and Garcia sporting goods; Honda motor scooters; Sealy mattresses; Browning firearms; Park & Tilford gourmet food/beverage products; Esquire shoe products (Lady Esquire), and several more.
Norman Phiffier's previous jobs include that of caddy, TV repairman, and Paramount Theater usher. Jerry Lewis played a caddy in The Caddy (1953) and a TV repairman in both Rock-a-Bye Baby (1958) and It's Only Money (1962). He also made a number of movies for Paramount, including Who's Minding the Store? (1963)
It is said, that a young Christopher Lambert has an uncredited role as a little child.
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By what name was Who's Minding the Store? (1963) officially released in India in English?
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