Kathy Shower would return in Brat Patrol (1983) as another character. She would go on to be Playboy's Playmate of the year in 1986, then one regular soap opera role, and ending in 2001 a series of minor roles in mainly softcore films. Her husband played by Bryan Cranston would go on to continuous work in the industry as of 2015 to include several TV series.
Both Honey Jo played by Kathy Shower and Elena played by Gina Gallego would go on to recurring roles in Santa Barbara (1984) during the same time. Gallego appeared from 1985-1989 and Shower from 1985-1986.
Even though Poncherello has vivid flashbacks about the crash from years ago, to include his then-girlfriend Elena, no mention is made of the death of his fiancée Vanessa in Head Over Heels (1982), which had aired one week earlier.
The car Ponch raced in was illegal to operate on city streets. It had no front license plate or front bumper.
Final series appearance of Ellen Geer who had played four different characters between 1978 and 1982.