Ralph Sampson played basketball for UVa
He was 7 foot tall, as I recall. Later, he was a center with the Houston Rockets. Funny how he ended up marrying Lauren Bacall. What a wacky couple!
And I think the Strother Martin role should have gone to L. Ron Hubbard, who was operating in the L.A. area back in the 60's. He wouldn't even have to act!