George Gaynes, who plays Jennifer's French friend, is the husband of Allyn Ann McLerie, who has the recurring role of Carmen Carlson. Gaynes directs Up and Down the Dial (1982), the series' last episode. Also, Howard Hesseman portrays his brother in Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985).
Takes place in December, 1979.
The title comes from the Christmas song "I'll Be Home for Christmas" written by Buck Ram, Kim Gannon and Walter Kent.