 It was produced for the Disney Channel and premiered on August 23, 1997.Some sources identify "Northern Lights" as the first Disney Channel Original Movie, though "Northern Lights" was not included in Disney Channel's 100 Original Movies celebration that aired in May–June 2016, and Disney Channel considers 1997's "Under Wraps" to be the first official Disney Channel Original Movie.Because her character was depicted as a heavy smoker, actress Diane Keaton thought production of the film was an odd choice for the Disney Channel.