It is the only CBS Garfield special directed by John Sparey instead of Phil Roman, although the latter served as producer.

King) and "Shake Your Paw" (performed by The Temptations) were released on the 1991 album Am I Cool or What?.

An instrumental version of the opening theme, under the title "Spare Time" (performed by David Benoit), was also released on the album.

On a dull Monday morning, Jon Arbuckle realizes how uneventful his life is and sets out to change it.

At home, Jon watches an advertisement on TV for the Lorenzo School for the Personality Impaired and chooses to attend.