 John and Ada Bryans old home served as the Whiting house. The  Bryans lived in the home from 1948 to 1960 before moving. Although  they thought about selling the house, the couldnt bring themselves  to do it, citing that their kids would never forgive them. Although  the house was in very bad shape, it was remodeled by a movie company  who wanted it to shoot a movie called "The Last Cattle Drive".  Extensive renovations were completed, including enlarging the doors  so camera equipment could come in and out. However, the movie plans  were scrapped, but when a location scout for Sarah, Plain & Tall  came upon the house, he knew hed found an ideal location.