The salon Francine goes to is called "Curl Up and Dye," the same name as the salon in the movies "The Blues Brothers" and "Earth Girls Are Easy."
Captain Monty is modeled after 'Inside the Actors' Studio' host, James Lipton.
When Steve's agent's phone rings, the theme is reminiscent of John Carpenter's Halloween theme.
Newspaper Headline gag, "Bush Appoints Stephen King as Ambassador to Terror."
Items found in Steve's mansion include Han Solo in carbonite, two rottweilers named Sulu and Chekov, and a Planet of the Apes bust which Roger mistakes for one of Ben Stiller.