Because the state is deliberately never mentioned, whenever a state flag would be used, a flag bearing the governor's seal is used instead. It's usually impossible to read the text on the seal, but the end credits begin with a brief full screen view of the seal. The text reads "The great seal of the governor of the state."
The house used for the exteriors on the series is located at 365 South Hudson Avenue in the Hancock Park section of Los Angeles.
Despite the young liberal daughter she portrayed, Julie Sommars was and still is a major supporter of the conservative Republican Party.
Filmed before a live audience.
Several actual state governors guest starred as themselves over the course of the series, usually visiting the mansion to meet the fictional governor and his daughter.