The Word

Mother Angelica, the Roman Catholic nun who would launch EWTN (Eternal Word Televsion Network) in 1981, was perturbed by the existence of this miniseries, deeming it "blasphemous" on the basis of its plot summary. WBMG, the CBS affiliate where Mother Angelica produced her television program, was scheduled to air the miniseries in November of 1978, causing a rift between Mother Angelica and WBMG GM/VP Hugh Smith.

Florian Knight was first offered to David Warner.

Naomi Dunn: [extending her hand] Mr. Randall! How delightful to see you! It's been a long time.

Naomi Dunn: [to Steve Randall] I keep my body and soul separate. The body was yours for a time, and that was pleasurable, but the soul belongs only to Christ.