In this episode, Auggie confronts and befriends a young blue-skinned monster living under his bed, despite Cory and Topanga insisting that there is no monster. Ben Savage, who plays Cory, starred in the movie "Little Monsters" (1989) as a child with his older brother Fred Savage. Ben Savage's character is terrorized by a blue-skinned monster (Howie Mandel) under his bed that no one believes exists. His older brother eventually confronts and befriends the monster.
Auggie's narration repeatedly breaks the fourth wall and recalls classic horror shows such as Tales from the Crypt and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Charlotte Rae, best known for The Facts of Life, guest stars as Maya's grandmother. Cloris Leachman, who also starred in The Facts of Life, guest stars in a couple of GMW episodes as the original bakery owner. Charlotte Rae & Cloris Leachman were once upon time roommates, and Rae recommended Leachman for the role in The Facts of Life.