Editing Inspector Clouseau (section)

====''The Return of the Pink Panther'' (1975)====
The 1968 film does appear to have influenced the Clouseau character when Sellers returned to the role in ''[[The Return of the Pink Panther]]'' (1975), particularly in the character's mode of dress. According to DVD liner notes for ''The Return of the Pink Panther'', Sellers and Edwards originally planned to produce a British television series centered on Clouseau, but this film was made instead. The opening credits were animated by [[Richard Williams (animator)|Richard Williams]]. The plot centers on Clouseau once again seeking to retrieve the stolen Pink Panther diamond. [[David Niven]] was unavailable to reprise the role of Sir Charles Lytton, so [[Christopher Plummer]] was cast. [[Catherine Schell]] appears as Lady Lytton.
The film was a financial success and led to Edwards quickly developing a sequel.