In 1995, Adam Sandler's film "Billy Madison" became a hit despite being widely panned by critics. Sandler wanted Bob Odenkirk to play a role in the film, but the studio refused and Philip Seymour Hoffman auditioned instead. Critics hated the movie, but Sandler was more concerned about his family having to defend the negative criticism. During filming, Norm Macdonald fell asleep during a scene and Chris Farley went to extreme lengths for a comedic scene. The script went through restructuring and the inclusion of the O'Doyle family was suggested. Dina Platias was cast as a teacher despite not fitting the character's description. The article concludes with a mention of the film "Tommy Boy" and its title change due to the similarity with "Billy Madison."

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