During the round table where Merc is asking for new ideas for shows Carol mentions a script from Harry Zimm. Harry Zimm was a character who made schlock horror movies in Get Shorty (1995) and was played by Gene Hackman.
There is a meeting where Harry Zim pitches a show. Harry Zim is the character name for true producer played by Gene Hackman in the movie Get Shorty (1995).