This is the only episode in the Cheers (1982)/Frasier (1993) universe where Hester Crane appears alive. Based on the information later revealed on Frasier (1993), Hester passes away three years after the events of this episode.
Frasier's mother Hester was played by Nancy Marchand. In Frasier (1993), she was played by Rita Wilson.
Based on the date this episode was released, it was probably filmed on or about George Wendt's
actual birthday. Wendt turned 36, as in the episode, on Oct. 17, 1984.
The plot of this episode is similar to one used in Taxi where Louie meets the parents of his girlfriend Zena, played by Rhea Perlman, and her mother threatens to have him killed if he doesn't break up with Zena. James Burrows directed both episodes.