Scott Bakula and Priscilla Weems previously worked together as father and daughter, Dr. Ted Shively and Claudia Shively, in Designing Women (1986).
In the original history, Billie Jean Crockett gave her daughter up for adoption after she was born on November 16, 1955. She regretted that decision for the rest of her life.
This episode takes place in Claremore, Oklahoma from November 15 to November 16, 1955.
Williams is seen wearing a purple baseball cap with a white C throughout the episode, presumably for Claremore High School. In real life, the Claremore High School Zebras' colors are Black, Red, and White.
Effy's mother was born on November 16, 1905.