Janice is played by Daphne Reid, who had previously played Vivian Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).
Helen and Janice are named after Helen and Janice Smith, Will's aunts from The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).
One painting is a stylized portrait, whose figure bears a distinct likeness to James Avery, the original Philip Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).
Helen is played by Vernee Watson, who had previously played Wills mom, Viola "Vy" Smith in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990).