The original showing on Nov. 22 1988 was interrupted mid-broadcast by the national unveiling of the Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit Bomber.
The segments "King Cat", "Court Musician", "Stunt Kat" and "Diana's Piano" were all written specifically for this special.
Garfield creator Jim Davis' then-wife Carolyn Davis voiced Older Sara in the segment Diana's Piano.