This episode aired shortly after the real-life incident where actress Zsa Zsa Gabor was arrested for assaulting an officer. This incident may have inspired the story in this episode.
Eddie's comment about "The Buddy Goodrich Show" providing education as well as entertainment is also applicable to "Family Matters."
In reality, assaulting a police officer is a felony in the state of Illinois, meaning Buddy would face jail time, not community service.
Carl was right to have Buddy arrested as taking a swing at a police officer is considered assault.