Due to the popularity of The Waltons, ABC decided to take a chance on an animated program set around the turn of the century. It was one of three "serious" programs the network aired on Saturday mornings in 1974, the others being the prehistoric live-action drama Korg: 70,000 B.C.
Due to The Waltons' success, ABC launched an animated series set around the turn of the century. This show was one of three "serious" programs broadcast by the network on Saturday mornings in 1974, alongside Korg: 70,000 B.C., a prehistoric drama.