This is the only episode which does not include a story for Jerry (Jerry Seinfeld). The supporting cast appreciated Seinfeld's generosity in writing story lines for them, but Castle Rock executive Glenn Padnick told Seinfeld that he was being too generous and should always include his character in a story line.
The conversation with Jerry and George about where the best public toilets are in New York City is apparently based off conversations Jerry Seinfeld had with Larry David, who supposedly, like George, knew where the best public toilets in New York City were.
One of the last scenes holds an important place in "Seinfeld" history: The fight between Eddie (Doug Ballard) and Antonio (David Labiosa), though it happens off-screen, was the first time two different stories collided at the end of a "Seinfeld" episode. This dovetailing of storytelling , would become a "Seinfeld" trademark for years.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who plays Elaine, has stated she was dissatisfied with her acting in this episode, particularly with the "deadpan stare" in the Rockaway Boulevard Shortcut scene.
This episode marks the first time we see George (Jason Alexander) and Kramer (Michael Richards) alone together.