American Brands went on to sell the majority of the E-II brands to Meshulam Riklis.
The original owner, Don Sterling (no relation to the Los Angeles Clippers owner of the same name), fighting ongoing losses, sold the station in 1988 to billionaire Meshulam Riklis, the then-husband of actress Pia Zadora.
Meshulam Riklis | Eran Riklis | 1991 Riklis Classic | 1990 Riklis Classic |
Pia Zadora, who starred as Kady in the film, financed by her husband Meshulam Riklis, won Razzie Awards for Worst Actress and Worst New Star.