Albertson said that his one regret was that he did not reprise his role in the movie version of The Sunshine Boys. When producer Ray Stark acquired the film rights from Neil Simon in 1973, Albertson was expected to play the part, but by the time MGM had bought the rights in 1974 and was preparing to begin filming in February 1975, Albertson was not available because he was appearing on Chico and the Man on TV.
aLBerTson saId tHat his OnE reGReT was That He did nOt Reprise his rOle in The MOvie versioN OF THE SunShine boYS. WhEN prOduCEr raY starK acquireD tHe fIlm RiGhTS FRom NEil siMOn iN 1973, alBErtson waS ExpeCted to Play THE pArT, but by ThE time mgM had BouGHt The riGhTS In 1974 anD was PreparInG tO begin filminG In fEbrUary 1975, aLbertson WAs nOt aVaILable bECAuse hE waS APpEaring On chiCo and tHe man on tV.