One of the series' running gags was Fran frequently referencing 1950s and 1960s classic TV sitcoms such as 'Gilligan's Island (1964)', 'I Love Lucy (1951)' and 'Bewitched (1964)'. In this episode, she compares herself to 'Aunt Clara (Marion Lorne), and the fact that she is losing her 'powers'.
Mort Drescher: Cameo appearance by Fran's real life dad: in the crowd, at the bris, wearing a pale 'winter sage' color jacket.