The town of Cactus Arizona is the back lot at Universal Studio Hollywood. You can see the movie theater that Marty McFly crashed into in Back to the Future (1985) when Michael leaves after the sheriff gives KITT a parking ticket.
When Micheal and KITT meet with FLAGs mobile command they pull a high speed turn in front of a sign that reads "Via Verde Point". This sign can be seen in other episodes.
Michael and K.I.T.T. aren't working alone in the script. It is explained that the President assembled an intra-governmental task force to aid them; they pull out when it's decided the mission is suicide.
This episode makes use of stock footage from DEADLY MANEUVERS and Knight Strike as Michael and K.I.T.T. try to navigate through the deadly perimeter of the Deep Sleep installation.
Actor Brian Thompson's appearance in this episode led to a continuing friendship with David Hasselhoff. He told Empire magazine: "I still play golf with him. Although the last time he sang through every hole. That was one of the funnier rounds I've ever played." (Empire #142, April 2001)