First ever episode of the show - and all other daytime soap operas - that is a tribute to a single actor or actress.
Many flashbacks show a certain character's first encounter with Katherine Chancellor.
Former cast-members Michael Damian and Eileen Davidson were supposed to appear but had to opt out due to scheduling conflicts.
This episode aired just 20 days after the passing of Jeanne Cooper. The show usually tapes at least 4 weeks in advance.
Heather Tom makes her first appearance since departing the show in 2003. She now stars on sister-show The Bold and the Beautiful (1987).