Beulah Bondi won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series for her performance as Martha Corinne Walton in this episode.
Eric Scott (Ben) asked for Beulah Bondi's autograph; she gave him two autographed photos. According to Judy Norton (Mary Ellen), Beulah was the only guest star Eric ever asked for an autograph.
The episode won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress for a Single Appearance in a Drama or Comedy Series - Beulah Bondi for playing Martha Corinne Walton.
Beulah Bondi and Ellen Corby both appeared in the Christmas classic, "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), although they did not share any scenes.