The unusual name of the character Gen. Addison Collins (played by John Anderson) was apparently borrowed from the French horn player Addison "Junior" Collins (1927-1976). He was considered a brilliant musician who performed with some of the greatest jazz leaders of the mid-20th century including Miles Davis, Glenn Miller, Charlie Parker, Claude Thornhill, and Gerry Mulligan but eventually fell victim to numerous personal problems.
David Ogden Stiers as well as guest stars Michael Horton and John Anderson went on to appear in Star Trek movies and television series.