In May 1948, it was announced that Jane Greer and Robert Mitchum would star in a football-themed story by Irwin Shaw, originally titled "Interference." Afterward, Lucille Ball replaced Greer and Victor Mature replaced Mitchum. Scott was slated to play the club secretary. Then, she replaced Ball as leading lady. The reason for the role switch is unknown, though Ball never forgave Mature for his rudeness when they made "Seven Days' Leave" (1942). The 37-year-old Ball was in career slump at the time and had to take the secondary role meant for Scott. The final film, titled "Easy Living" (1949), received a generally negative response when it was released. The "New York Times" review was uncommonly positive, though dismissive of Scott's performance.