Production
- The episode's script was written by Toni Kalem, who also plays Angie Bonpensiero, and serves as story editor on several episodes of season five.
- The character of Dr. Ira Fried was recast in this episode with actor John Pleshette. The role was previously played by Lewis J. Stadlen.
- This is the first time that singer Frankie Valli portrays Lupertazzi capo Rusty Milio. Valli himself was mentioned before - in the season four episode "Christopher" - and had his songs played in some episodes.
- Bernie Brillstein, who plays himself at the card game, is the business partner of Sopranos executive producer Brad Grey. Also appearing in the card game is New York Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor and, in a separate card game, Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth.
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