A Shot in the Dark (1964 film) 30 reviews counted. The average rating given by critics is 8 out of 10. The critical consensus reads: "A Shot in the Dark is often regarded as the best of the Pink Panther sequels, and Peter Sellers gives a top-notch performance that makes slapstick buffoonery memorable." In 2006, the film was voted the 38th greatest comedy film of all time in Channel 4's 50 Greatest Comedy Films The film is recognized by American Film Institute in these lists: A Shot in the Dark (1964 film) A Shot in the Dark is a 1964 British-American DeLuxe Color comedy film directed by
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.