He first met Allen backstage when he was starring in “Barefoot in the Park,” having replaced Robert Redford. Roberts had unsuccessfully auditioned four times for Allen’s first Broadway play, “Don’t Drink the Water.” Seeing Roberts perform in “Barefoot in the Park” convinced Allen that Roberts was worth casting. According to his memoir, Allen told him, “You were great. How come you’re such a lousy auditioner?”
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