The decision to move the Ricardos to Westport CT was that of series writer, Bob Weiskopf, who was a Westport resident.
Eleanor Audley, who plays Mrs.Eleanor Spaulding, owner of the house in Westport, CT that the Ricardos are purchasing, has worked With Lucille Ball prior to this episode: she portrayed Mother Cooper, Liz (Lucille Ball's) domineering, smothering mother-in-law on the radio show "My Favorite Husband."
The clock by the front door never changes time.