This was the only television or film appearance of Fred Rogers where he performed as a fictional character (Reverend Thomas). Fred was busy with his public television series at the time of this production.
Fred was in real life was actually an ordained presbyterian minister
This is at least the second time Hank is referred to as the devil. In the episode The Man in the Moon (1994) of season 2 Grace visits Hank and calls him that. In this episode Hank is again referred to as the devil, both in the title of this episode as well as in the dream/nightmare the Reverend has of him.
The Reverend does not own the church. It cannot be collateral. A church is not owned by a minister.
Horace and Myra are a two income family. Horace should be able to pay back the Reverend.