Natalie (Mindy Cohn) is clearly enamored with Mel Gibson; even saying, '[Australia] gave us Mel Gibson, that's all you need to know.' Mel Gibson was born in Peekskill, NY, where 'The Facts of Life' series takes place.
Chronologically, this movie follows season 8, episode 16, A Winter's Tale.
This Sunday night TV movie aired on February 15th, after the Valentine's Day show in the normal Saturday night time slot.
Contrary to popular misconception, while this movie does set up the existence of Eastland's sister school in Australia, it does not introduce future character Pippa McKenna.