This episode appears to be based on two separate cases/incidents:
- The 1990 Brittany Eichelberger case. Eichelberger was a 3-year-old girl who in 1990 over the Christmas period was found nearly dead in a snowdrift. She eventually recovered and was released from the hospital.
- The main character of Iris Corman appears to be based on Leona Helmsley--a.k.a. "The Queen of Mean"--a notorious New York City property owner who committed tax evasion in 1982.
Bill Cwikowski has played seven different roles over the course of the series:
- Episode 2.18 Cradle to Grave (1992) - Hampton.
- Episode 5.4 Family Values (1994) - Painter.
- Episode 7.17 Showtime (1997) - Jerry Vance.
- Episode 10.18 Mega (2000) - Walter Levin.
- Episode 12.11 The Collar (2002) - Allan Boswell.
- Episode 15.22 Sport of Kings (2005) - Mike Tradewski.
- Episode 20.23 Rubber Room (2010) - Mr. Benson.
John Speredakos has played four different characters over the course of the series:
- Episode 2.18 Cradle to Grave (1992) - Dr. Orton.
- Episode 8.3 Navy Blues (1997) - William T. Ottenberg.
- Episode 15.5 Gunplay (2004) - Bob Ardall.
- Episode 20.23 Rubber Room (2010) - A.U.S.A. Schlicter.
Carol Woods (Ms. Price) also played the role of Polly Fairfield in Extended Family (1993) (Episode 3.11).