A Shot in the Dark (1964 film) him to take over as director of "A Shot in the Dark" from Anatole Litvak. Edwards declined initially, but eventually relented under pressure on the condition he could rewrite the script and substitute Inspector Clouseau for the lead character and choreograph comic scenes on the fly as he and Sellers had successfully done for their previous film. The relationship between Edwards and Sellers deteriorated to such a point that at the conclusion of the film they vowed never to work together again. They eventually reconciled to collaborate successfully four years later on "The Party", and on three more "Pink Panther"
Follow the Boys (song) the US typically peaking in the Top 20 with Top Ten status achieved in Dallas and Philadelphia along with some smaller markets. Nationally "Follow the Boys" peaked at No.17 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 in April 1963 where it would be Francis' final showing in the Top 20. The single was markedly more successful as ranked by "Cash Box" spending two weeks at No.11. The B-side of "Follow the Boys", "Waiting For Billy", written by Davis and Mencher with Dramato Palumbo was also from the "Follow the Boys" film, and refers to the Roger Perry character's name being Billy Pulaski.