Although "old fogey" Professor Sutwell knew nothing about beach life, actor Robert Cummings was a competent surfer himself, as documented in personal home movies shot in Hawaii by Hollywood's television host and author Ken Murray.
Average Shot Length = ~7.1 seconds. Median Shot Length = ~6.4 seconds.
Professor Sutwell gives his first names as Robert Orville - the same as Bob Cummings's own adopted names.
Shameless self-promotion.. at one point Dorothy Malone says toRobert Cummings, "I hope you keep the picture rights, sell it to American International and make a fortune!" referring to the very studio that made "Beach Party".
Was intended as a low-budget imitation of Elvis Presley's musical movies, with added teen appeal, but the series took on a life of its own.