This episode establishes the fact that Jessica does not have a driver's license, and walks or bikes anywhere she needs to go in Cabot Cove. She also jogs every single morning.
The first episode of the series to use the "Tonight, on 'Murder, She Wrote'..." dialog in the opening preview sequence.
The arcade game Ethan is playing in McIntyre's is 'Spy Hunter' by Bally Midway, which was released to arcades in 1983.
June Allyson appears as Katie Simmons and her real husband, David Ashrow, appears in a small role as an umpire.
Letitia, the never-yet-seen phone operator of Cabot Cove is mentioned for the second time.