Revealing mistake: When Clint Eastwood runs to grab Gus Wheeler after he catches fire, you can see the stuntman and not Eastwood wrestle him to the ground.
Revealing mistake: When Harry and Samantha are shot at in the elevator you can see a number of the dark marbles that were used for the effect rolling on the floor.
Chosen answer: MTV was extremely popular in 1988, especially with the young demographic his film was intended for. Having a music video tie-in would increase the film's exposure as well as its potential box office performance.
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