Victor French based his character off of real life Plains, GA police officer Harold Crow. French met Crow while in GA researching his role. The two became long time friends
The show's title refers to James E. Carter, Jr., the newly sworn 39th president of the United States (country).
Launched the acting career of: Kene Holliday.
The series had a character by the name of Jasper. There really is a town in Pickens County, Georgia, of that name.