The episode was recorded on May 31 and June 6, 1990.
Duane points out the Ghostbusters in an article from Rolling Rock magazine. The title font alludes to the magazine being a parody of Rolling Stone.
The photograph of the Ghostbusters and Slimer utilizes their model sheet poses.
Duane refers to New York City by one of its nicknames, Fun City.
Peter references John Wayne through his use of 'pilgrim' in his lines at the Firehouse.