The role of "Little Seymore" is played by Harold Nicholas. Both he and his brother Fayhard Nicholas are considered by dancers, to be the worlds best dancers ever.
Included among the American Film Institute's 2000 list of the 500 movies nominated for the Top 100 Funniest American Movies.
With the passing of Harry Belafonte only Bill Cosby is the only primary cast member still living
Richard Pryor: The roles of Steve and Wardell were written for Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor, but the studio felt they were not big box-office draws. Pryor ended up with a cameo.