Jill Taylor is a parody of Jane Fonda and her Workout (1982). ABC would not allow the word "workout" to be used to avoid any potential lawsuits.
Alan Spencer originally wanted ABC president Brandon Stoddard to introduce the episode. But ABC had a policy against ABC executives appearing in network programs. Robin Leach does the introduction instead.
Lance LeGault plays US Army General Mills. General Mills is name of a major food conglomerate known originally for their breakfast cereals.