Moltar's habit of watching CHiPs episodes throughout the show originated here to replace another gag where in the show's open, Moltar was watching the scene from "Gone With the Wind" where Scarlett falls down the staircase and miscarries, while laughing. Mike Lazzo, the executive producer, feared repercussions from Ted Turner, the network owner, and had them change it. This is why he appears to be laughing at nothing at first.