While the title is meant to be figurative and humorous it isn't far from the truth. After radar systems were first deployed, people noticed that birds that flew too close to the radars would be instantly killed and fall to the ground fully cooked. After the war engineers began to investigate using microwaves as a new way to cook food. In fact the first microwave ovens were called "radar ranges". The name 'Radarange' was originally trademarked by Raytheon, and passed on to Amana when Raytheon acquired it.
Even though the shows are not broadcast in order, this was the first show where Klink's desk was to the right, rather than straight in, when you come through his door. In later shows the desk will always be to the right. Correction: Klink's desk was first rotated to the right in The Great Impersonation (1966).
When Helga is having her 'pictures' taken in the swimsuit by LeBeau, there are light reflections off her legs, indicating that she may be wearing nylons during this scene.
The truck that brings Tillman in has license plate number WH 39495.
IN the denouement, Newkirk knifes the tire of a car. The license plate of that car is WH 65047.