During the intro to this episode, the voice over talks about history firsts in television, saying "August 12 2004 Eric Hamel, a misogynistic pot head loner from Cincinatti walks into a store and buys a Family Guy DVD. History is listening. American Dad is also a show."

After returning from the first commercial break, the camera shows Ryan Seacrest in the audience, with a banner on the screen informing viewers that it was "American Idol's Ryan Seacrest and 'Friend'."

During the intro to this episode, the voice over talks about history firsts in television, saying "January 31 1999 Knock knock, who’s there? It’s history again, as Family Guy premieres." A photo of Stewie's head fills the screen as Stewie is heard saying "Ay, Carumba!". Also, after returning from the first commercial break, the camera shows the audience for the live show, and in the front row are Lois and Peter Griffin.

In the opening scene of this episode, the voice over talks about history, saying, "January 12 1997, history isn’t done. King of the Hill premieres, taking America by light drizzle." Hank Hill rides his lawn mower across the screen saying "I sell propane.".

During the intro to the show, Cleveland introduces the original Solid Gold dancers, who dance while he sings the theme song to The Cleveland Show.

Cleveland sings the opening theme song to the live show, changing the lyrics at the end, singing "And now I’ve found a place where I don’t take no jive, screw The Amazing Race, you’re watching Cleveland Live!".

After Cleveland explains the reason why the kids are going to Robert’s (Donna's ex-husband) apartment to spend the night, Rollo says “If I were Bernie Mac, I’d be sitting in a chair right now, telling America how stupid you are. Miss you Bernie.”

The voice over at the opening of this episode talks about history firsts, saying "December 17, 1989, history is made. America says hello to the first non-prehistoric family in prime-time animation." A picture of Bart Simpson appears, while Bart is heard saying "Ay, Carumba!".

When Cleveland Jr. goes to jump out Robert's apartment window to the dumpster below, he yells "To infinity and beyond!" (Buzz Lightyear's catch phrase).

"Julia Roberts" is a guest star on this episode, playing the part of Robert's parole officer. Her appearance on the show begins with her coming to Cleveland's house looking for Robert, saying, "I'm Julia Robertson, Robert’s parole officer shows up at Cleveland’s house saying “I may look like a Pretty Woman, but I’m a Steel Magnolia and I Eat, Pray, Love being a parole officer even when I have to miss my Best Friend’s Wedding to track down a Runaway Bride. I was also in The Pelican Brief.”.

"Julia Roberts" is a guest star on this episode, playing the part of Robert's parole officer. Her appearance on the show begins with her coming to Cleveland's house looking for Robert, saying, "I'm Julia Robertson, Robert’s parole officer shows up at Cleveland’s house saying “I may look like a Pretty Woman, but I’m a Steel Magnolia and I Eat, Pray, Love being a parole officer even when I have to miss My Best Friend’s Wedding to track down a Runaway Bride. I was also in The Pelican Brief.”.

"Julia Roberts" is a guest star on this episode, playing the part of Robert's parole officer. Her appearance on the show begins with her coming to Cleveland's house looking for Robert, saying, "I'm Julia Robertson, Robert’s parole officer shows up at Cleveland’s house saying “I may look like a Pretty Woman, but I’m a Steel Magnolia and I Eat, Pray, Love being a parole officer even when I have to miss my Best Friend’s Wedding to track down a Runaway Bride. I was also in The Pelican Brief.”.

"Julia Roberts" is a guest star on this episode, playing the part of Robert's parole officer. Her appearance on the show begins with her coming to Cleveland's house looking for Robert, saying, "I'm Julia Robertson, Robert’s parole officer shows up at Cleveland’s house saying “I may look like a Pretty Woman, but I’m a Steel Magnolia and I Eat, Pray, Love being a parole officer even when I have to miss my Best Friend’s Wedding to track down a Runaway Bride. I was also in The Pelican Brief.”.

"Julia Roberts" is a guest star on this episode, playing the part of Robert's parole officer. Her appearance on the show begins with her coming to Cleveland's house looking for Robert, saying, "I'm Julia Robertson, Robert’s parole officer shows up at Cleveland’s house saying “I may look like a Pretty Woman, but I’m a Steel Magnolia and I Eat, Pray, Love being a parole officer even when I have to miss my Best Friend’s Wedding to track down a Runaway Bride. I was also in The Pelican Brief.”.

"Julia Roberts" is a guest star on this episode, playing the part of Robert's parole officer. Her appearance on the show begins with her coming to Cleveland's house looking for Robert, saying, "I'm Julia Robertson, Robert’s parole officer shows up at Cleveland’s house saying “I may look like a Pretty Woman, but I’m a Steel Magnolia and I Eat, Pray, Love being a parole officer even when I have to miss my Best Friend’s Wedding to track down a Runaway Bride. I was also in The Pelican Brief.”.

Cleveland threatens to pray and tell Jesus that Tim is not the good Christian bear he claims to be. Tim agrees to take Robert in, telling Cleveland “All right, I guess I should Papa what I Preach.”.

When Rollo walks on the stage for the Live! show, he says, “Whoomp! Here I is” – that’s gonna be my new catch phrase for Season 2.".