The exterior shot of the school reveals that it's the same one as shown in "The Tale of the Midnight Ride".
The first episode where a narrator was heard mid-story since "The Tale of the Dangerous Soup" and the last until "The Tale of the Gruesome Gourmets" in the show's later continuation, making it the last in the show's initial run.
Arthur Holden who portrayed Mr. Brooks previously appeared in series before. He first portrayed Ichabod Crane, in the "The Tale of the Midnight Ride". His third and last appearance would be in the series revival as The Court Jester in "The Tale of the Wisdom Glass".
Jay Baruchel who portrayed Joe would later reappear in the series revival, three more times. The second time he appeared as Alex in the episode "The Tale of the Zombie Dice". The third time he appeared as Ross Doyle in the episode "The Tale of the Walking Shadow". The fourth time he appeared as Jason Midas in the episode "The Tale of the Time Trap"