The Sterile Cuckoo was adapted from a commercial.
The Sterile Cuckoo -LRB- released in the UK as Pookie -RRB- is a 1969 American comedy-drama film released by Paramount Pictures that tells the story of an eccentric young couple whose relationship deepens despite their differences and inadequacies , and stars Liza Minnelli , Wendell Burton , and Tim McIntire .. Liza Minnelli. Liza Minnelli. Wendell Burton. Wendell Burton. Tim McIntire. Tim McIntire. Paramount Pictures. Paramount Pictures. comedy-drama film. Comedy-drama. The movie was adapted by Alvin Sargent from the 1965 novel by John Nichols , and directed by Alan J. Pakula , in his directing debut .. Alan J. Pakula. Alan J. Pakula. Alvin Sargent. Alvin Sargent. John Nichols. John Nichols ( American writer ). 1965 novel. The Sterile Cuckoo ( novel ). Much of the movie was filmed at Hamilton College in Clinton , New York .. Hamilton College. Hamilton College ( New York ). Some of it was filmed in Sylvan Beach , New York , including the Sylvan Beach Union Chapel .. Sylvan Beach Union Chapel. Sylvan Beach Union Chapel. Some scenes such as the bus stop scenes were filmed at the park in Vernon Center , New York .. It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role -LRB- Liza Minnelli -RRB- and Best Music , Song -LRB- Fred Karlin and Dory Previn for `` Come Saturday Morning '' -RRB- .. Liza Minnelli. Liza Minnelli. Fred Karlin. Fred Karlin. Academy Awards. Academy Awards. Best Actress in a Leading Role. Academy Award for Best Actress. Dory Previn. Dory Previn. Come Saturday Morning. Come Saturday Morning ( song )