Duplicates the general storyline of Joan's Curiosity (1952), up to and including the business with the inflatable boat. In addition to the earlier series' stars, the episode also features Elvia Allman, who twice appeared on the later series, most notably as Herman Glimscher's mother.
In this episode, Rob works on the night when The Alan Brady Show airs; however, in other episodes, he watches the show from home.