Katey Sagal does not appear in this episode because she gave birth to her daughter. Only her voice is heard over the phone.
James Maura (c.1943-1994) was a costumer on Married... with Children (1987) for several years; he dressed the show's male actors, including Ed O'Neill. James died of cancer on 29 Jun 1994.
The tittle of this episode refers to "Stairway to Heaven", a Led Zeppelin's song.
A soundalike version of "For The Love of Money" by the O'Jays is heard when Al is introduced by the news reporter and again at the end as Al encases himself in the wall.