Daalder had been recommended to producers Jerome Bauman, and Harold Sobel by Russ Meyer, for whom Daalder had written an unproduced script. Lead actor Derrel Maury was originally cast in the supporting role of Rodney, but later switched roles with fellow actor Rex Sikes.
Daalder's script, which had been written for Russ Meyer, led to his recommendation to producers Jerome Bauman and Harold Sobel. The lead actor, Derrel Maury, initially played the role of Rodney but later switched with Rex Sikes.