 The role of Jeff was originally intended for Mothers bassist Jeff  Simmons who quit the group just prior to filming. Needing a  replacement, Zappa, Frank (qv) hired Brambell, Wilfrid (qv).  Within a few days, Brambell walked off the set in a rage and Zappa  had to replace him. During a crew meeting, Zappa announced that he  would give the part to the next person who walked into the room.  Lickert, Martin (qv), who was Starr, Ringo (qv)s chauffeur, was  thus cast in the role upon returning from the limousine with a pack  of cigarettes for Starr.