Much of this episode centers around Live Aid. In real life, George Segal, who plays Pops, co-hosted the television broadcast of Live Aid from Philadelphia alongside Marilyn McCoo.
While the opening narration says this episode starts October 5th,1980-something AND it centers around Live Aid, the actual mega-concert took place on July 13, 1985.
Beverly and Murray, are on their way to watch The Beach Boys perform, at Live Aid. George Segal, who plays Pops. Introduced "George Thorogood and the Destroyers", at the actual concert. Which followed The Beach Boys.