[1] The film was one of six TV movies made in Australia by Transatlantic Enterprises along with the ABC.
Barnaby and Me was made in association with Six Flags, presented as the theme park company's first foray into the movie business.
[6] Australian singer Sally Boyden turned down the chance to tour with Liberace to make the movie.
[8] His wife Florence was flown to Auckland but by the time she arrived Caesar had gone to Sydney.
Norman Panama requested Florence stay on the set to ensure Caesar completed the film.