While Frank is doing a crossword, he does not figure out that a clue for a six letter city in Texas refers to Dallas until Carol tells him. Patrick Duffy, who plays Frank, is best known for playing Bobby Ewing in Dallas (1978).
The Fosters and Lamberts take care of the neighbor's dog, a St. Bernard named Mr. Fritz who scares Mark. Mr. Fritz is actually 'Chris the Dog,' who "co-starred" with Christopher Castile in the movie Beethoven (1992) the same year the episode aired.