Frank Rizzo, in Variety, gave his opinion about the failure of the original production: "The musical’s failure was largely blamed on a script too tailored to accommodate the comic talents of Shirley Booth, in what was essentially a supporting role.
Frank Rizzo, in Variety, articulated his perspective regarding the original production’s failure: "The musical's failure was primarily because of a script that was overly focused on Shirley Booth's comedic skills, which were predominantly seen in her secondary role."