The episode was recorded on July 12, 1989.
The bio reel about Al Capone references the cutting of a cherry tree, a play on a tale attributed to George Washington.
Peter does a spin on Merry Melodies' "That's All Folks" ending and says "That's Al Folks".
Peter invokes one of the classic gangster movie lines, "You'll never take me alive, coppers!".
As Peter is shoved into a meeting of Capone's rivals, he mentions James Cagney, a famous actor known for playing tough guys.