First of 27 series appearances by Dick O'Neill as Charlie Cagney. Chris tells bartender Sully that her retired beat cop father is almost 70. Actor O'Neill (1928-98) was only 54 at the time of broadcast.
Retired beat cop Charlie Cagney admits to Chris that he always wanted to be a detective. Actor Dick O'Neill earlier played the irascible Irish New York City Detective Kelly in two memorable appearances on Barney Miller (1975).
Hold the pepperoni: Mark Petrie (played by Carl Lumbly) reveals he's a vegetarian when the detectives place their pizza order.