"Crash Crush" was directed by guest director Dan Milano, co-creator and main performer of the "Greg the Bunny/Warren the Ape" franchise. Milano also consulted on the pilot presentation of Crash & Bernstein, having worked with puppets extensively on that franchise. Other puppet alumni include the casting of Patrick Bristow, host of the Henson Company's "Unstuffed and Unstrung" (formerly "Puppet Up," puppet improv troupe.