Lon Chaney Jr.'s character, Lenny, is an obvious comedic update of his Of Mice and Men (1939) role. His partner is named George, just as is was in that film.
This episode provides the first season opening credits with the iconic shot of Micky Dolenz disguised as Al Capone.
Several shots from the "Tomorrow Will Be Another Day" romp, including the boys at the beach and as French Legionnaires in the desert would be used in the second season title sequence.