It was intended for actress Emmaline Henry to join the cast as recurring character J.C. Braddock, but Henry's death in 1979 prevented this.
When JC mentions she needs Chrissy to contact the caterer, she gives her the name of the caterer as "Alfreds" in Beverly Hills. A nod to her I Dream Of Jeannie days when she was married to Dr. Alfred Bellows.
Macon McCalman, who plays Chrissy's boss, plays Janet's dad in Season 5 Episode 12 when she pretends to be married to Jack.
This episode marked a reunion for Audra Lindley and Bibi Osterwald, who had both co-stared as in-laws on the 1972-73 C.B.S. television series Bridget's Love Bernie that starred David Birney and Meredith Baxter.