When Mr. Haney demonstrates his transistor radio necktie, the song that plays is the same one heard in an episode of Lurch's Grand Romance (1966) during a scene in which Wednesday Addams attempts to teach Lurch how to dance. Composer Vic Mizzy provided music for both series.
Hank Kimball says all county agent meetings begin by singing "Bully for Clodwell" in honor of their patron saint. Clodwell got Congress to add pockets to their uniform pants.
Mrs. Ziffel alludes to silent-screen star and legendary heart throb Rudolph Valentino when Mr. Ziffel kisses her.