This episode guest stars Kurt Russell, the future star of The Thing (1982). James Arness, of course, played The Thing in the original film, The Thing from Another World (1951).
Ernie Anderson was better known as 'Ghoulardi' to viewers in Cleveland Ohio, eventually becoming the primary voiceover announcer for the ABC network.
The title is based on the 1927 song "My Blue Heaven" written by Walter Donaldson, with lyrics by George Whiting.
A new version of the opening gunfight is introduced with this entry. The version used for seasons 1-9 is retired.
The faster-paced arrangement of the theme song played under the end credits is used for the first time.