This was the highest rated TV film of 1987-88 season. Part 1 was seen by 32,400,000 viewers, Part 2 by 31,400,000.
Early West Germany scenes were filmed in Québec City, Québec. Also filmed at the Las Vegas Hilton and Los Angeles. Graceland interior scenes were filmed on a soundstage.
Dale Midkiff (Elvis Presley) previously played Jock Ewing in Dallas: The Early Years (1986), a prequel to Dallas (1978). This film was based on the 1985 book of the same name by Priscilla Presley, who played Jenna Wade in Dallas (1978).