Michael is the name of Don Corleone's (Marlon Brando) son in The Godfather. He describes himself as different from his father, but fate draws him into the "family business", and he takes his father's place. Michael is played by Al Pacino, and the character Michael in this episode resembles him.
This is Lunchlady Doris' first speaking appearance since her original voice actress, Doris Grau's death in 1995. The character is now voiced by Tress MacNeille.
When Fat Tony is driving the kids to their houses, you can hear the Sopranos theme song playing. "The Sopranos" is a TV show based on mobsters.
Homer doesn't have his first line until 10:35, over halfway into the episode.
In the theme song , it says in the chalkboard " we won't take another 20 years for the next film