The subplot of a talk show host being blackmailed is based on a similar attempt to blackmail David Letterman.
Danny Burstein has played five different roles over the course of the series:
- Episode 20.12 Blackmail (2010) - Judge Sam Murray
- Episode 19.11 Lucky Stiff (2009) - Surrogate Murray
- Episode 12.23 Oxymoron (2002) - Peter
- Episode 11.12 Teenage Wasteland (2001) = ADA Lester Rosenfeld
- Episode 8.20 Burden (1998) - Howe
- Episode 5.19 Cruel and Unusual (1995) - Joe Garvey
Amy Rutberg (Megan Kerik) previously played the role of Courtney in episode 18.3, Misbegotten (2008).
Jana Robbins (Bella) previously played the role of Asst. US Attorney Jean Piccone in episode 14.12, Payback (2004).