Kevin Conroy was unsure about doing a role that was clearly a parody of Batman, but eventually took to enjoying it.
This episode raised controversy because Captain Sunshine was seen as a child molester. The creators clarified that he was just emotionally warped, like Michael Jackson was.
In keeping with the character's satirical parallels to Michael Jackson, Captain Sunshine's mansion is a replica of Jackson's Neverland Ranch complete with Ferris wheel.