The series earned its only Emmy award for this episode.
Carol Burnett provides the voice of Eunice in a telephone conversation at the end. Burnett was not credited for her appearance. This also marked Burnett's final appearance as Eunice Higgins in the series.
First of two appearances by Mama's mother, Grandma Crowley (portrayed by Vicki Lawrence). In other episodes, Grandma is said to have died before Mama's children were born.