Although Katey Sagal does not appear in this episode, Peg still appears in the form of a framed photograph and of a voice calling the line "I'm hungry!" from upstairs (this was either an archive recording of Sagal's voice being played back, or someone imitating her).
Amanda Bearse made her televisual directing debut with this episode, which is why Marcy was not written into it. Bearse went on to direct 30 more episodes during the remainder of the run, as well as helming episodes of various other shows.
This episode was taped on October 11, 1991.