This episode was originally scheduled to air on January 16, 1991. But it was postponed one week due to news coverage of the beginning of the first Gulf War with Iraq.
The actress who plays Marlene the ex-girlfriend, Tracy Kolis, will later play the role of Kelly the waitress who lies about having a boyfriend to George (Jason Alexander) in episode 6.7, The Soup (1994).
The first episode to be filmed at the Studio Center in Studio City, California.
This episode contains the earliest reference to Joe, the grocer who would appear in The Mango, three season later. Here, Kramer says that he takes back subpar fruit. Ironically, in The Mango, he would sternly refuse to discuss returns of his merchandise.
Tracy Kolis plays Marlene in this episode. Other actresses who auditioned for the role included Jeri Ryan and Amy Yasbeck. Heidi Swedberg also tried out for the part - Swedberg was eventually cast as Susan Ross.