Eldin asks Murphy if she knows Heather Locklear. CBS wanted Locklear for the role of Murphy who would be returning to work after a spa visit.
The title is based on the R&B song "Respect" written By (and sung by) Otis Redding, but became a big hit in 1967 for Aretha Franklin.
The episode won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Editing for a Series - Multi-Camera Production and Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series.