The airline pilot that distracts Jerry while on stage was played by a delivery man for Sparkletts water who arrived at the Seinfeld office one day to learn that he had the perfect look for the character. He had two non-speaking scenes in the episode but enjoyed it so much, that he quit his job to become an actor.
Jerry mentions that Kramer has had his gambling addiction under control for three years. We last saw Kramer gambling in The Subway (1992), which aired about three years before this episode.
The original title of this episode was "The Admirals Club." The title was changed as the first title was the same as a real club run by American Airlines.
Despite knowing where he worked, how he got the bit part on the show and that he quit his job to work as an actor, the Pilot's name is not mentioned in the credits, 'notes about nothing' or by the writer's commentary on the DVD.
Debra Jo Rupp plays Katie in this episode. Actresses Julia Sweeney and Molly Shannon also tried out for the role.