The character of Captain Rex T. Cosmos and his ranking in Saturn Patrol was originally created in 1990. Five episodes were created during the original run of the series.
The series was plotted and created through the involvement of everyone in brainstorming sessions. The cast and crew became known as Team Saturn and many episodes were developed beyond the five that were shot.
Sarah Cobb later married Ken Goltz to become Sarah Goltz. Also throughout the making of these shorts films Laurie Franz became Laurie Bruinooge when she married Jon Bruinooge.