The script was also written by Sandøy, based on a play by Tarjei Vesaas.
It was through his maternal grandfather - a man of stature with a predilection for classic poets, especially Tennyson and Longfellow - that Brannen first came into touch with his passion for lyricism and, subsequently, music.
At the same time, station owner Denver T. Brannen launched WDTB (now WMBB) in Panana City, FL, which served as that region's NBC affiliate and is now the ABC affiliate.