The pilot caused a minor controversy in 1990 because of a scene where Maizy tells Miles: "You suck." This was the first time this expression had been uttered in an American network television series.
Dennis Cockrum is the only person from the film to play a role in the show. In the film, he played "Pal." In the show, he played a character named "Skank."
The series was cancelled in 1991 when it moved to a Friday night slot. It ended before the rest of the series could be aired.
Art Carney's (Pete) last television role.
The Russell family dog Percy isn't seen or mentioned in the show.