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- ↑ "Into the Valet: Rafal Zielinski's Scruples with Screwballs (1983) & Co". The Schlock Pit. 29 February 2020.
- ↑ Koetting, Christopher T. (2013). Mind warp! : the fantastic true story of Roger Corman's New World Pictures. p. 224.
- ↑ "King of schlock movies needs a few warm bodies". The Toronto Star. 2 August 1985. p. 9.
- ↑ "Playing the dumb blonde". The Kansas City Star. 23 May 1983. p. 11.
- ↑ “Ed Asner Roars in his Final Lead Role while Rafal Zielinski’s Direction Purrs” at Tiger Within website