Amanda Wickwire, daughter of the Professor, was intended to be Brisco's main love interest in the series. However, it was soon realized that Brisco had much better chemistry with Dixie Cousins, whose role in the rest of the series was then greatly expanded. The writers lost interest in Amanda, who never appeared again although her father does quite frequently.
Jonah Collier was intended to be the 4th regular character on the show, but was deemed unnecessary when the writers realized that any of his lines could just as easily come from Brisco or Socrates.
The song that Dixie sings, "I'm Gonna File My Claim" was originally sung by Marilyn Monroe in the film River of No Return (1954).
Bruce Campbell and John Pyper-Ferguson would appear together again years later during the latter's stint as James Kendrick on the final season of Burn Notice.