Originally taped as a Lorimar Television Production pilot for CBS TV in 1982, the Lady Sheriff role was performed by Annie Potts. The "Cass Malloy - She's The Sheriff" production was taped at the KTLA (Paramount) TV Studios utilizing the production facilities, including the construction-paint shops, engineering and lighting facilities. Annie Potts was passed over for the lead role, replaced with 'Suzanne Sommers'.