By the time this aired, Lynda Carter had already been cast as Wonder Woman (1975) and appeared in the original ninety minute TV movie and two episodes. She later revealed at the time she was cast as Wonder Woman she had only $25 in her bank account and was considering giving up on acting, so she was eager for more work.
Guest star Joan Blondell, who plays Mrs. Pruitt, co-starred with series star David Soul for two seasons on Here Come the Brides (1968). Pruitt was also the surname of another of the main characters on that series.
Lynda Carter was 5'11 at the time, to Starsky's 5'10" height. Yet, Paul Michael Glaser was made to look taller when they kissed. Glaser was then only 5'10".
Duke, The Used Clothing Store Owner That Sell Starsky & Hutch They're Close And Repeats The Phrase "That's Right. That's Right." Is A Grown-Up Stymie From The Little Rascals Comedies.