Arthur Murray, a famous ballroom dancer of the time, makes a cameo in this episode. After Fred Flintstone invents a new dance, "the Frantic", Fred has a dream where an Arthur Murrayrock is seen asking for dancing lessons from Fred.
"Shinrock" is modeled after Shindig!, a dance music show hosted by disc jockey Jimmy O'Neil and aired on ABC from 1964-66.
This is the only episode in which Fred has been a reluctant celebrity.