Matthau reportedly loathed Streisand’s habit of directing scenes herself and asking for constant retakes. He famously told her she "had no more talent than a butterfly’s fart" and frequently refused to be on set unless required by the script. HELLO, DOLLY! 1969
At the time of its release, Hello, Dolly! was the most expensive musical ever produced, with a ballooning budget of over . Based on Thornton Wilder's 1954 play The Matchmaker and the hit Broadway musical with music and lyrics by Jerry Herman , the film followed the exploits of Dolly Levi, a charming widow and matchmaker in 1890s Yonkers. Hello, Dolly!(1969)
The film's immense sets and sound design earned it three Academy Awards. Hello, Dolly!(1969)