Filmed in Utah.
The series name 'Oil' was the original name for another series about a family involved in the oil industry, 'Dynasty.'
Due to the low ratings, ABC cut the first season from 13 episodes to 10. The show was canceled after one season.
Replaced the rebooted series "Dallas" on ABC.
One of the first productions to work in the newly completed film studio in Park City, Utah. Much of the oil scenes were filmed in that particular city.