Linda Evans is probably best known for playing Krystal Carrington on Dynasty (1981-1989). George Peppard was the original choice to play Blake Carrington but after clashing with the producers while filming the pilot he was fired and all his scenes reshot with John Forsythe, his replacement.
While Thomas and Felix are talking on the exhibit floor, they are standing next to a model of the B-1 bomber, which was put into service by the USAF in 1986.
Ex football player Art Gallagher asks Banacek if he's the fullback for the Oakland Raiders. The Oakland Raiders' fullback during this time period was Pete Banaszak.