The CONTROL computer, AARDVARC, says, "What we have here is a failure to communicate," a quote from Cool Hand Luke.
The map gag was previously used in The Amazing Harry Hoo (1966), with Max pulling out the tack to the Chief's consternation.
The title and script are a parody of the TV series Ironside (1967) complete with the villain using a wheelchair.
The CONTROL master computer is named A.R.D.V.A.R.C. - Automated Reciprocal Data Verifier and Reaction Computer.