Footage from the scene in which her father wishes Jillian a good time is used to illustrate Elisa Heinsohn's credit during the opening titles.
Footage from the scene in which Leroy talks to Nicole after their dance rehearsal is used to illustrate Gene Anthony Ray's credit during the opening titles for this season.
Jesse Borrego was set to play the role of Ritchie Valens'older brother in La Bamba (1987) but unfortunately for him, the producers of Fame were unable to let him go as they needed him to be present for the location filming in New York for season 6, specifically for his starring role in "The Last Dance".