The sax music that plays when Vicki makes her entrance is a variation on the Charlie's Angels (1976) theme.
This episode is told in a "Sam Spade" style, with the detective (Eddie Cain) as the main character (with a voice over), and David merely as one of the suspects.
This episode uses the version of the opening theme heard in Seasons 2 and 3, despite a new version being introduced in this season's third episode.
This episode was the first directorial credit for Jack Colvin, who normally played Banner's nemesis Jack McGee.
Colvin would also direct East Winds (1981) later in the season.
Colvin would also direct East Winds (1981) later in the season.