Michael Des Barres, who plays Murdoc, MacGyver's archenemy, composed the lyrics for the song "Cleo Rocks" from the episode of the same name
Mac's opening narration reveals that he is an only child.
Theatre owner Benjamin Wintergreen (Robert Donner) says, referring to Penny Parker (Teri Hatcher): "The only experience she has is delivering singing telegrams". Robert Donner previously appeared in the episode "Soft Touch" (S2E13), in which Penny Parker was in fact employed to deliver singing telegrams. The two actors had scenes together in that episode as well.
Second to last appearance of ' Penny Parker', played by Terry Hatcher.
The Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver, Canada is used for both interior and exterior shots for the theater. The back entrance, which does not have an identifying sign, is used for the exterior shots.