James Coburn really played the piccolo in the 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' number.
James Coburn's favorite Muppet was Animal, which is why much of the episode features the two of them together.
The song 'Close To You,' by Bacharach and David, was previously sung on Connie Stevens (1977) by guest star Connie Stevens with Kermit and Fozzie.
The song 'Temptation,' by Brown and Freed, was previously sung on Juliet Prowse (1977) by the Muppet Glee Club.