The Townsend Agency address, 1976 Ocean Drive, is a nod to the year the original series began. The first episode aired 21 March 1976.
At 2'30" into the film (around the swimming pool) Abby calls out, "Bosley" and the first person one sees is a look-alike of the original Bosley, David Doyle, fooling the viewer for a moment before revealing the new Bosley.
Composer Jeff Russo recorded a score which was not used.