comedy, influenced by the new wave," said Seaton. "There's not so much emphasis on the story and everything tying in anymore. Sometimes there's a scene almost extraneous but if it is entertaining or extraneous audiences accept this. Today's comedy writing mirrors the times. It's much harder to make people laugh today because of the world conditions. The young certainly don't have much to laugh about. So humor in film has to be so wild, so outlandish, that you can't help but laugh. The sophisticated humor of 20 years ago, the Noël Coward type of thing is not today. Not now." The film was shot entirely on location in New York. The cooperation of Mayor John Lindsay meant it was the first film to be shot in New York City Hall. Analysis In a September 2020 episode, This American Life compares portions of the film with themes similar to the COVID-19 pandemic, such as a suggestion to wear masks to avoid airborne contagion, and economic impacts of a virus on tax revenue. However, the virus in the film causes only euphoria. See also List of American films of 1968 References External links Review of film at New York Times 1968 films 1960s fantasy comedy films American fantasy comedy films Films scored by Frank De Vol Films directed by George Seaton Films set in New York City Films shot in New York City Universal Pictures films 1968 comedy films Films produced by George Seaton 1960s English-language films 1960s American films