When this episode was released on home video in September 1998, it included an extended opening where Steve learns the birthday candle dance from his viewers, which was not included in the original broadcast. Also included was an extended ending withSteve opening several presents leading up to a birthday cookie that says "Thank You" from Blue.
The video release cut out Rosie O'Donnell's guest appearance.
For most of the episode, Steve had shorter hair, except for some shots like when Steve gets up from getting the notebook where it was longer. That's becausethis was taped between mid to late 1997.