The characters of Lana and Vanna Anders refer to real-life identical sisters Ann Landers (née Esther "Eppie" Friedman) and Abigail Van Buren (née Pauline Friedman), who wrote similar newspaper advice columns under "Ask Ann Landers" and "Dear Abby," respectively. Their personal relationship during this time was contentious.
Ray Abruzzo's second (of seven, including a two-parter) appearances as Detective Tony Giuliano. He debuted in The Cop and the Lady (1989).