In 1957, this was being produced as a feature film at Paramount Studios starring Anthony Perkins. Tab Hunter, who had previously starred in the TV production, dropped by to visit his friend Anthony Perkins on the film set. He felt a chilly atmosphere from the other cast members and crew, so he discreetly left. (Source: Autobiography "Tab Hunter Confidential: The Making of a Movie Star" by Tab Hunter and Eddie Muller (2005 - Algonquin Books, Chapel Hill, NC)