Celebrities featured in this episode include Bob Hope, Cher, William Shatner, Jason Priestly, Madonna, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Robin Williams and, of course, Steven Spielberg.
Buster's guardian angel is named Harvey and his voice and mannerisms are those of legendary actor Jimmy Stewart. In addition to starring in 'It's a Wonderful Life' (of which this episode is a takeoff), Stewart also starred in 'Harvey,' in which his best friend is a large, white rabbit named Harvey.
Montana Max first appears in a wheelchair in this episode. In 'It's a Wonderful Life,' the villain, Mr. Potter, uses a wheelchair.
Besides being based on 'It's a Wonderful Life,' this episode also features references to 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas,' 'A Christmas Carol' and 'A Charlie Brown Christmas.'