The portrayal of Marty and Darryl are among the first examples of openly gay characters on American television. Series creator Danny Arnold worked closely with the National Gay Task Force in developing the characters. Wojo and Inspector Luger have typically, for the time period, veiled homophobic interactions with both men. Wojo's uneasiness is something that never really goes away as the show goes forward.
The first two-parter in the series.