Herman, despite being of German origin and having been raised in England, eventually moved to America (with the family), where he joined the U.S. Army and fought in World War II. In reality, during World War II, Fred Gwynne served in the US Navy, as a radioman on a submarine chaser.
This is Michael Jackson's (TV Announcer) first appearance on TV. Two years later, he would be hired by KABC, an AM radio station licensed to Los Angeles, where he would host a talk show for the next three decades.
Elsie Baker (Grandma Farber) first appeared on the silver screen in 1916. She was a singer and actress, and her career spanned from vaudeville to Hollywood and television. In 1912, she recorded "I Love You Truly", a song composed by Carrie Jacobs-Bond in 1901.
Grandpa is seen reading "The Transylvania Gazette" at lunch.
Dr. Dudley's business address is 365 Grand Blvd.