The cover of the magazine from which Sammy Jo discovers that Steven is alive has a picture of the cast of arch-rival soap, Dallas (1978) - one can see a full cast photo and a closer view showing JR Ewing and Cliff Barnes, who are standing. However her tactfully placed thumb means that only the D of 'Dallas' is visible in the legend.
After being mentioned three episodes previously, Sam Dexter, the father of Dex Dexter, makes his first appearance. He is played by David Hedison.