Channel Nine, a national television station in Australia, shows this film every New Year's Eve.
The only feature film directed by Nancy Walker. Publicity for the theatrical release stated that Walker was the first woman to direct a multi-million dollar musical, and had been signed to a three-picture contract, which was rescinded when the film tanked.
Baskin-Robbins had a Flavor of the Month tie-in called "Can't Stop the Nuts" with store signage promoting the movie. There is also Baskin-Robbins product placement in the movie.
This film, playing on a 99-cent double bill with Xanadu (1980), inspired John Wilson to create the Golden Raspberry (Razzie®) Awards in 1980.