The movie's ''Middle Age Crazy'' title was taken from the Jerry Lee Lewis song of the same name.
The film in 1981 was nominated for two Golden Raspberry Awards at the inaugural event. These were for Worst Director and Worst Screenplay but the movie failed to take home a Razzie in either category.
This mature comedy was a significant departure for Sid and Marty Krofft, better known for their children's TV shows with colorful puppets, like "H.R. Pufnstuf".
The only cinema screenplay written by Carl Kleinschmitt. The majority of his other works were for TV movies and TV series.