Burt Reynolds was originally cast as Teddy but he stormed off the set due to "creative differences". When the producers decided to cast a younger actor as Teddy, Michele Lee, who was cast as Teddy's wife, was let go and replaced.
Taped on April 29, 2001 at CBS Studio Center, Radford Ave. Studio City, CA. Some also filmed on April 28.
Adam Arkin replaced Joe Bologna.
Reports from people who attended the taping said that after the pilot was done, Urich hugged Bakula over a job well done.