Although Karyn Kupcinet often appeared in bit parts, this was the only episode in which she had a substantial role.
The director of the photo shoot is played by Ross Elliott, who may be best remembered for playing another director--in the classic "Vitameatavegamin" episode of "I Love Lucy."
Cricket sings "Blue Gardenia," a torch song written by Lester Lee and Bob Russell for the 1953 movie of the same name. The song was introduced in the film by Nat King Cole, and later became the signature tune for Dinah Washington.