During his opening monologue, Red thanks the editors of TV Guide for presenting him with a gold medal for Comedian of the Year.
When Red as Sheriff Deadeye mentions that he's "a real Texas Wanger", he's referring to an incident involving Hollywood producer Walter Wanger, who, on December 13, 1951, shot and wounded Hollywood agent Jennings Lang. Wanger accused Lang of having an affair with his wife, actress Joan Bennett. Lang survived the shooting; Wanger served a four month sentence, then returned to movie production. This episode aired on December 23, 1951, ten days after the incident.