The title refers to the national organization founded in California in 1957 based on the same 12 step principles as Alcoholics Anonymous to help people deal with gambling addiction.
Russell Johnson guests as Dr. Ross, Johnson became a household name playing The Professor on Gilligan's Island. He's the second cast member of Gilligan's Island to appear on the show. Alan Hale Jr. (The Skipper) was seen on an episode in season 4.