The final line before the end credits was recorded twice - one for if the New York Yankees won the World Series (which they did one month earlier), and one for if they lost.
George Wallace, who plays the doctor who examines Brett (James Patrick Stuart), is a stand-up comedian and was the best man at Jerry Seinfeld's wedding.
Mr. Wilhelm's (Richard Herd) alias, Tania, is the same that was adopted by Patricia Hearst after she was allegedly brainwashed by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Furthermore, Mr. Wilhelm holds a carpet cleaner nozzle in a manner similar to that of an iconic photo of Patty Hearst/Tania in which she brandishes a machine gun.
The opening scene of this episode was originally intended to be used in the previous episode, episode 8:6, "The Fatigues."
When Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld) is denied the purchase of the umbrella on the street by former colleagues, a man can be seen wearing an 'urban sombrero.' Episode 8:1, "The Foundation," featured an 'urban sombrero' when Elaine put the item on the cover of the Peterman catalogue.