Todd Bridges claimed he refused to watch this episode for many years, due to the subject. He also claimed he was assaulted in his youth.
In an ironic twist of art imitating life, Shavar Ross would later reveal that in real life he was a victim of sexual molestation by an uncle.
This episode concludes with Conrad Bain (by voice) encouraging viewers to contact their local law enforcement or social service agency regarding a possible problem with child sexual abuse.