Screenwriter J.D. Feigelson went to Texas and recorded the sounds of cicadas so they could be used in the film.

Originally conceived as a theatrical film, it went directly to television instead, premiering on CBS just before Halloween 1981.

Screenwriter J.D. Feigelson saw the name Otis P. Hazelrigg on a sign and liked it so much that he used it for the film's main character.

This film was shot in 17 days. It was originally supposed to be 18 days, but one day was lost because of a fire.

Hazelrigg is never seen wearing anything but his Postal Service uniform throughout the entire film.

J.D. Feigelson: Screenwriter, as the voice of the man who radios Harless on the CB radio just after the shooting of Bubba.