The first episode of the show produced and broadcast in high definition using the new high definition intro sequence and in the 16:9 aspect ratio the first time.
The title is based upon the Henny Youngman joke, "Now take my wife. Please!"
The first episode of the show broadcast in 5.1 surround sound. Previous episodes were released with 5.1 surround sound on DVD but aired in stereo.
This episode reverts back to The Simpsons canon of having Homer & Marge celebrate their high school prom during the 1970's, reversing the flashbacks in the season 19 episode That 90's Show, which had angered a lot of fans by showing Homer & Marge in their early twenties during the 1990's instead