Not surprising, intimations of Ellen's musical talents occur in several episodes throughout the series. Jan Clayton, who plays Ellen, began her showbiz career as a singer, reaching her pinnacle in musical theater in 1945 starring as Julie Jordan in Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II's original production of "Carousel."
This is the first of two appearances Reba Waters makes in the series. In this episode, the Millers live on the farm with Lassie. Her later appearance occurs in Teamwork (1959) from season 5 when the Martin family lives on the farm.