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 Way to See in the Dark for dark times, but they come up just short of being straight worship music". Lennie of Cross Rhythms wrote that the "main strengths of the album are the radio-friendly production, Jason's fine vocals and, most notable of all, the original, thoughtful lyrics that attend every one of these dozen tracks." However, Lennie also said it was unoriginal and like Steven Curtis Chapman's works, but did go onto say "this is still a fine album." Caldwell of Jesus Freak Hideout says "A Way to See in the Dark" that it "delivers on all those levels, and then some," and notes the