This episode marks the first time Rockford does his trademark J-turn.
The Cadillacs used in the hijacking's are marked as being from the famous Cadillac dealer of Lodi, California Lou Peters (Peters Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC) who owned and famously was the brave citizen who helped by going undercover the FBI to be able to finally convict Joe Bonanno ruthless boss of the Mafia Crime family which bore his name of the felony of obstruction of justice leading to his imprisonment after pursuing him for 60 years.
At a store Jim goes into, searching for Rocky, the price of a 6-pack of beer's advertised at $1.59.
The location used for Rocky's house, 3654 Lankershim Blvd, Studio City, Los Angeles, Ca, no longer exists.
The police officer guarding the door at around 44m:45s is played by James Garner's brother Jack Garner.