Cameraman Bobby Fraraccio fills in as 'Barry Manilow' during the "Fernando's Hideway" sketch. At the end of the show, during the goodnights, Billy Crystal claims that the real Barry Manilow canceled at the last moment. However, writer Kevin Kelton confirms Manilow's booking was a fabrication; it was just an excuse to get Billy to involve a non-performer in the fun.
During a rerun of Emmy nominated Billy Crystal/Ed Koch/Edwin Newman/Father Guido Sarducci/Betty Thomas/The Cars (1984) on October 27, 1984, Billy Crystal and Jim Belushi appeared in newly filmed footage and Sheila E. was originally announced as the musical guest for this show.