Norman Phiffier's previous jobs include that of caddy, TV repairman, and Paramount Theater usher. Jerry Lewis played a caddy in The Caddy and a TV repairman in both Rock-a-Bye Baby and It'$ Only Money. He also made a number of movies for Paramount, including Who's Minding the Store?
One way or another, Norman Phiffier's last name gets mispronounced seven times in the film.