While Richard O'Brien dislikes this film due to its confusing plot as a result of its many rewrites, he does praise the music and the fact it foretold reality TV by two decades. Although, An American Family (1973) is seen as the first reality TV show.
Tim Curry was offered the role of Brad Majors and Farley Flavors but turned it down because he didn't think he could handle the American accent.
This movie was an even bigger financial flop at the box-office than the original first run of The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975).
Barry Bostwick could not appear as Brad Majors due to other filming commitments. Ironically, successor Cliff De Young had been the first choice to play the character in that film, but he was forced to drop out for the same reason.
This movie was originally going to be called "The Brad and Janet Show."
Sal Piro: In the opening sequence, the president of the National Rocky Horror fan club stands below a staircase talking on a payphone.