Michelle Kwan is mentioned in this episode. In 2002, she won a bronze medal at the Olympics in Salt Lake City. In previous years, and following, she was a five time World Champion and nine time US Champion.
Will mentions not being comfortable with Jim Carrey in a dramatic role. In 2004, Jim Carrey and Eric McCormack were guests in a February taping of Late Night with Conan O'Brien that featured the band, Barenaked Ladies.