This is the first time that Ned the Wino is mentioned. However, he wouldn't make his first physical appearance until later in the series.
The part of 'The Runner' was played by Eric Monte, who was the co-writer, along with actor/writer Mike Evans, of "Good Times".
The song featured over the closing credits is a different version of the familiar end theme heard in all other episodes.
This episode marks the first time J.J. uses his soon-to-be catch phrase, "Dy-no-mite!" (it is the very last line of dialogue in the episode).
This is the first time that the character Sweet Daddy Williams is mentioned. He will not appear physically until later in the series.