unable to work for four months due to her injuries, she and her husband, murrill maglio, were forced to sell their home and move into an apartment. during production on a nude video that was one of weigel's last projects for "playboy", a co-worker suggested doing adult movies to earn money. initially dismissive of the idea, weigel eventually reconsidered. weigel and maglio spoke to their neighbors, fred and patti lincoln, who produced adult films.