WGBH is the real public television station in Boston.
Sam's number 16 was worn by Red Sox pitcher Jim Lonborg in the 1960s. His picture (doubling as Sam Malone) is the one behind the bar.
The title is based upon the Henny Youngman signature joke, "Take my wife . . . Please!"
Sam's Red Sox jersey number is revealed to be #16. In real life, Rick Miller wore #16 for the Red Sox during the years Sam's fictional baseball career took place.