The New York production of "The Goodbye People" by Herb Gardner opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theater in New York on December 3, 1968 and ran for 7 performances. Sammy Smith recreated his stage role in the movie version.
This was first announced by United Artists in 1973, with Bob Fosse directing.
Brenda Vaccaro was nominated for the 1969 Tony Award (New York City) for Actress in a Drama for "The Goodbye People" for the role of Nancy Scott.