This episode was used for Emmy submission for Best Comedy Series in 2007.
One of the protesters outside NBC in the final scene is holding a sign bearing the Bible reference 'Ecclesiastes 10:19'. That passage reads, 'Feasts are made for laughter; wine gladdens life, and money meets every need.'
This episode was used for Emmy submission for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for Jane Krakowski in 2007.
This episode was used for Emmy submission for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for Jack McBrayer in 2007.
In her 2011 autobiography "Bossypants", Tina Fey names this her favorite script written by Matt Hubbard.