The Open Road

In several scenes in the movie, Jeff Bridges' character mentions "Walter Henry Hagan" at the Dallas airport. Walter Henry Hagan was in fact head of Special Services for American Airlines up until his retirement in 1995, and remained on as a consultant in same capacity until his death in February 2000. Hagan was "the" man to talk to if you needed assistance in your travels with American Airlines. He considered former Dallas Cowboy, Don Meredith (father of writer-director, Michael Meredith) and his wife, dear friends.

When Carlton talks to Lucy in the hotel room regarding a flight out of Memphis, Lucy gets ready for bed. Her mic pack is showing behind her back under her t-shirt.

References The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)