The name I.A. Bugg is an industry in-joke. The symbol of the show business labor union IATSE, which appears in the credits of most movies and TV shows, is commonly referred to as the "IA bug."
Purity says she is a direct descendant of Cotton Mather. He was one of the men who instigated and defended the infamous Salem Witch Trials.
Janet Blair, Wally Cox, Charles Ruggles, Telly Savalas and Gloria Swanson all receive 'Special Guest Stars In Alphabetical Order' credits.
The cartoon characters Count Szipesti is watching are Mr. Jinks, Pixie and Dixie from the Huckleberry Hound Show.