While in Hawaii to make the film Honolulu (1939), accomplished dancer Gracie Allen became completely enamored with hula dancing. She took hula lessons which later paid off for a memorable running gag in this episode.
This is a filmed version of the earlier live telecast Gracie Goes to a Psychiatrist (1951). During the live broadcast, Burns remarked, "You know, it's a shame to do a story as great as this just for one night on television." A few minor tweaks were made, but the bulk of the scripts for both shows are identical.