This is one of the few episodes of the series to mention that Barney Miller is Jewish.
This episode reveals Det. Sgt. Harris' full name to be 'Ronald Nathan Harris.'
Arnold Ripner cites the case of Bindrim v. Mitchell in his impending libel suit against Ron Harris. Paul Bindrim won a libel case against Gwen Davis Mitchell for her novel, "Touching." Bindrim had told the novelist in advance not to write about his "nude marathon" group therapy sessions. She also signed a contract to that effect. However, she went ahead with a fictionalized presentation. Bindrim won the case against her.
Detective Harris and Barney discuss potential casting for the squad members for the movie version of "Blood on the Badge," his book. Harris suggests Charles Nelson Reilly to play Dietrich.
Detective Harris and Barney discuss potential casting for the squad for the movie version of "Blood on the Badge," his book. For Barney, Harris considered Eli Wallach, Rip Torn, and Jason Robards. Barney suggests Roy Scheider to play him.