Inspector Luger asked Det. Yamana if the play Flower Drum Song is still playing. Jack Soo had his big break in show business playing
Frankie Wing (the comedian announcer) in the Broadway show. He appeared as Sammy Fong in the film version.
This episode is based on the International Hotel (residential) in San Francisco. In 1977, the local sheriff refused to evict the low income residents and spent 5 days in his own jail for contempt of court.