[2] Episodes of the show captured the essence of Eric Knight's book, Lassie Come-Home.

Additional sounds for Lassie and other dogs were provided by Earl Keen, an animal imitator.

Frank Ferrin, Harry Stewart, and Hobart Donovan were producer, director, and writer, respectively.

[1] A review of the initial NBC episode in the trade publication Variety said that the show was "nicely produced ... and scripted okay".

[6] The review said that the show "should interest lovers of dogs if the constant hammering for the product can be toned down.