The pilot caused a minor controversy in 1990 because of a scene where Maizy tells Uncle Buck: "You suck." This was the first time this expression had been uttered in an American network television series.
Dennis Cockrum is the only person from the film to play a role in the show. In the film, he played "Pal." In the show, he played a character named "Skank."
The series was cancelled in 1991 when it moved to a Friday night slot. It ended before the rest of the series could be aired.
Art Carney's (Pete) last television role.