Lisa, i.e. Eva Gabor, tells Oliver, i.e. Eddie Albert, she knew Boris Fedor, i.e. Oscar Beregi Jr., when they were "boys and girls together in Budapest (Hungary)." Both Eva Gabor and Oscar Beregi Jr. were born in Budapest, less than a year apart.
As if a running gag for this series, the name Sophia Loren is mentioned again, this time as the performer originally cast for a part in the play.
The confusion about the title of the play is some classic comedic schtick borrowed from Bud Abbott and Lou Costello's "Who's on First" routine.
During the Chamber of Commerce meeting, Sam Drucker mentions the "Our Gang" comedies, which were a series of comedy shorts, i.e. one- or two-reel films, produced in the 20s, 30s and 40s by Hal Roach, that followed a gang of kids through their daily trials and tribulations. Spanky, Buckwheat, and Alfalfa were some of the characters' names.
Names of Hollywood celebrities that are mentioned include Darryl F. Zanuck, here referred to simply as Darryl Zanuck;Elizabeth Taylor; Pinky Lee, and the notorious Ratpack trio Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr..