The announcer was played by Sam Balter. Balter was a real life announcer who worked in Southern California, and at the time announced UCLA football and basketball games.
His assistant was played by William Kinney, who had several uncredited appearances in the series.
The title makes reference to the Roaring Twenties song (and subsequent dance craze) "The Varsity Drag" (1927) written by Ray Henderson.
Final appearance of Dean Magruder.