James Burrows earned a 1990 Emmy nomination for Best Direction in a Comedy Series for his work on this episode.
In Rebecca's dream about Sam, "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" by the Righteous Brothers plays on the radio. She revealed in Please Mr. Postman (1989) that this is the "song that turned my knees to butter when I was a teenager and still does." (In that episode, the song was changed to "Unchained Melody" in syndication, presumably due to licensing issues. Here, the original song is retained.)
First appearance of Robin Colcord.
The "Great Taste, Less Filling" Campaign was an advertising campaign idea thought up by Bob Lenz in the spring of 1984. Bob was an advertising executive's son who graduated from Boston University. The Campaign ran throughout the mid to late 1980's for Miller Lite Beer. The commercials were an early influence on the look and mood of Cheers.
The plaque behind the bar was removed and nothing is hung on the back bar post.