The town of White Rock is the same town set used for Hill Valley in Back to the Future and the town in Gremlins.
Michael uses his com-link watch to communicate with KITT for the first time in this episode.
Guest Anne Lockhart was on the shortlist of candidates to play the role of Dr. Bonnie Barstow. She would later appear as Jennifer Shell in season two's Return to Cadiz (1983)
As Michael and K.I.T.T. drive to White Rock and the Guest Star credits roll, the orchestral in-episode version of the main theme plays for the first time. This version of the theme would go on to be featured in many more first season episodes.
Keith Coogan was nominated for a Young Artist Award in 1983 for Best Young Actor - Guest On A Series. He won the award.