The Nutty Professor (1963 film)/Trivia


 * Acting for Two: In the original, Jerry Lewis plays the lead, which is sort of two separate characters who happen to share a body that changes a little between the two of them.
 * In the 1996 film, Eddie Murphy plays the lead. He also plays the alternate persona. And a celebrity fitness instructor... And his entire family (barring one child and one of the two grandparents).
 * The sequel was actually called The Klumps, making Eddie Murphy's scenes with one actress and several of his own characters into the core of the film.
 * Career Resurrection: The 1996 remake was Eddie Murphy's comeback after years of decline.
 * Disowned Adaptation: Jerry Lewis was supportive of Eddie Murphy's remake until he saw how much Toilet Humor there was.
 * Reality Subtext: Siskel and Ebert noted that the film came off a bit like an apology from Murphy for much of his recent work, with Buddy Love being the typical unsympathetic character he'd spent a lot of time playing, while Professor Klump is a more likable character that people want to see more of.
 * Talking to Himself: All members of the Klump family (barring Ernie "Hercules" Klump, Jr.), Buddy Love, and Richard Simmons expy Lance Perkins are played by Eddie Murphy.
 * Throw It In: Much of the dialogue between Eddie Murphy and Dave Chappelle was improvised.