Bebe Neuwirth's title card is removed from the opening credits beginning with this episode.
Cliff says that the tryptophan in turkey puts him to sleep. Tryptophan is a natural enzyme that is found in foods such as poultry. The notion that turkey puts a person to sleep because of this is a myth, as overeating causes the circulatory system to focus on digestion at the expense of other areas, resulting in weariness. The fact is that chicken, which is outsells turkey six to one, has far higher levels of the enzyme than turkey.
Woody makes a reference to a popular TV commercial of the day, which promoted an investment firm. The actual tag line was, "When E.F. Hutton talks, people listen." In the ad a character is asked for financial advice, he mentions Hutton as being his broker, and the entire room pauses to listen.