The film was dedicated to Pat Buttram, who died during production.

Producer John Ashley died of a heart attack during production.

The film is dedicated to Lorena Gale, who died during production.

The movie had to go through a reshooting process after one of the film's stars, David Janssen, died during production.

Cassidy died during production of Season Two in January 1979.

The film is dedicated to O'Connor, who died of cancer during production.

Mason died during production of that film in March 2007.

Lochary would later die of a drug overdose during production of the film.

It was dedicated to Joe Ranft who died during production.

However, the show was canceled on March 14, 2012, soon after a third horse died during production.