Final appearance of John Amos as Gordy. He had played the role in 12 episodes from seasons 1 through 4 before being cast as James Evans, Sr. in Good Times.
When talking about the celebrities Gordy says he's met, he mentions Robert Redford. A little star struck, Mary says she wouldn't be averse to meeting Robert Redford. A few years later, Mary Tyler Moore would be directed by Robert Redford in "Ordinary People".
According to the news article Mary reads, Gordy's salary is going to be $250,000 per year.