CBS aired this show without commercials, as it was unable to sell any advertising time during it.
Elizabeth Wilson won the 1972 Tony Award (New York City) for Supporting or Features Actress in a Drama for "Sticks and Bones" for the role of Harriet.
Tom Aldredge was nominated for the 1972 Tony Award (New York City) for Actor in a Drama for "Sticks and Bones" and recreated his role in this filmed production.
The original Broadway production of "Sticks and Bones" by David Rabe opened at the John Golden Theater in New York on March 1, 1972, ran for 246 performances and won the 1972 Tony Award (New York City) for the Best Play. Tom Aldredge, Cliff De Young and Asa Gim recreated their stage roles in the movie version.