After Revenge of the Evil Leaper - September 16, 1987 (1993), this episode has the second latest chronological leap date in the series' history.
At only 5 years, 4 months and 17 days, this episode marks the shortest gap between the leap date (November 10, 1985) and the broadcast date (March 27, 1991) in the series' history.
The title is based on the song "Piano Man" which was Billy Joel's first major hit (1973) and is considered Joel's signature song.
This is the only episode of Season 3 to take place in the 1980s.