The title of Birth of a Salesman is a reference to Death of a Salesman

When the twins come running in the house, wearing fairy wings, Robert and Frank ask Ray what he's doing to the kids. Ray explains that they're in a play at school, to which Robert remarks, "Let me guess. Death of a Salesman?".

When the twins come running in the house, wearing fairy wings, Robert and Frank ask Ray what he's doing to the kids. Ray explains that they're in a play at school, to which Robert remarks, "Let me guess. Death of a Salesman?".

Meg takes part in Death of a Salesman in the school play.