The show's cancellation after only one season was something of a surprise as it drew largely positive responses from critics and was popular with viewers. It was subsequently revealed that the show's cancellation was due to revelations of rampant on set drug use by cast and crew members during production of the series.
Tracy Nelson (Jennifer) and Claudette Wells (LaDonna) met on this show and became fast friends. They are still best friends to this day.
According to Amy Linker in an interview with E! television, she also was initially considered too pretty for her part.
Amy Linker and Sarah Jessica Parker were actually fighting during the filming of the episode It's All How You See Things (1982), wherein their characters are at odds as well. When Patty throws the lunch tray at Lauren, Amy Linker was so enraged that she threw the milk at her. This was not directed or planned. The two actresses later made amends.