Peter Donat, who played Oscar in this episode, was Michael Learned's first husband.
The labels on the Baldwin sisters' jelly jars places this episode on June 1, 1933.
Oscar Cockrell's line about wanting to "break some balloons in Richmond" was actor Peter Donat's improvised response to a balloon being accidentally popped during his speech scene.
While reminiscing about the Spanish-American War, Grandpa is asked whether Teddy Roosevelt's teeth were real or store-bought. While campaigning for president, Roosevelt was known for his distinctive, toothsome smile, and his well-kept teeth were the subject of much speculation as to whether or not they were real.