Although not explicitly seen in this episode, this episode — and for the rest of the series — marks the reunion of Barry Gordon and Denise Miller in a comedy series; the two had worked together on the 1977-1978 ABC situation comedy Fish.
Tropes associated with this episode:
- Suspiciously Similar Substitute: Barry Gordon (in his first appearance) is Archie's new business adviser, Gary Rabinowitz, who's political and social views are much like Mike and Murray before him.