This episode served as a pilot for a spin-off that materialized with the same director and producers, but a different cast: The Ultimate Impostor (1979). However, this second version did not lead to a series either.
In order to get Steve out of the main story line, the writers put the following words into Oscar's mouth when the potential new hero asks about Steve's absence: "He's out at Edwards Air Force Base testing a new, experimental aircraft. He'll be back in a couple of days."