Trivia / Mother, Jugs & Speed

• Recycled: The Series: The failed TV pilot Mother, Juggs & Speed. The extra "g" is because her surname here was "Juggston".
• What Could Have Been:
  • Gene Hackman was initially approached for the role of "Mother" Tucker but he wasn't interested in such a large role, having pretty much worked continuously since The Poseidon Adventure.
  • Valerie Perrine had been cast as "Jugs" but couldn't agree on her salary.
  • The Fabulous Moolah originally had a part in the film, but had to pull out due to a gallbladder infection.
• Write What You Know: Tom Mankiewicz found inspiration by riding around Los Angeles with real life paramedics as they went about their work.