The HP Pavillion (formerly Compaq Center) in San Jose, CA, and the Arrowhead Pond (now known as the Honda Center) in Anaheim, CA, were used for the exterior and interior shots respectively of the Democratic National Convention.
This episode received a 2005 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Directing in a Drama Series (Alex Graves ).
This episode received a 2005 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Single-Camera Sound Mixing for a Series (Gary D. Rogers, Dan Hiland, Patrick Hanson, C.A.S.).
In 1969, there was uncertainty if the astronauts who landed on the moon (Buzz Aldrin and Neil Armstrong) were going to be able to get back up to the spacecraft. William Safire, President Richard Nixon's speechwriter wrote two speeches for the president, one for success and one for failure.
The Democratic National Convention is filmed in Honda Center in Anaheim, California, as well as the home of the Anaheim Ducks. Ironically, an aerial shot of the convention uses footage of the SAP Center, home of the San Jose Sharks who are rivals to the Ducks. Debbie Fiderer (Lily Tomlin) mentions shin pads and a hockey mask to the senior staff before they enter the Oval Office.
This episode received a 2005 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Single-Camera Sound Mixing for a Series (Gary D. Rogers, Dan Hiland, Patrick Hanson, C.A.S.).