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"
A Shot in the Dark (Family Guy) declares that their friendship is over. As the mob turns on Cleveland and his family outside of their home, Peter intercedes and admits to shooting Cleveland Jr., and says he should be held responsible for his actions, even if it means going to jail. As Joe arrests Peter, Cleveland is touched by this action and falsely claims to have shot Cleveland Jr. himself, causing the crowd to flee in disinterest in black-on-black crime. He admits that he realized that Peter only shot Cleveland Jr. due to his stupidity, not due to being racist, and forgives him. Peter apologizes to Cleveland