 "The Errand Boy" was filmed from July 24 to September 1, 1961 and was released on November 28, 1961 by Paramount Pictures.In 1967, it was re-released on a double bill with another Jerry Lewis film, "Cinderfella".On Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds a 50% rating based on 10 reviews, with an average rating of 5.47/10.