It was originally intended for the character of Miss Ellie played by Barbara Bel Geddes to introduce this movie but because of ill health, the story was written to have J.R. (played by Larry Hagman) do the intro.
The film takes place from 1933 to 1951.
Dale Midkiff (Jock Ewing) later played Elvis Presley in Elvis and Me (1988). The film was based on the 1985 book of the same name by Priscilla Presley, who played Jenna Wade in Dallas (1978).
Louanne Stephens's debut.