Eric Stonestreet (Cam) is straight in real life, meaning that in this episode he is a straight man pretending to be a gay man pretending to be a straight man.
Marks a reunion for Jennifer Tilly (Darlene) and Chazz Palminteri (Shorty). The two co-starred in Bullets Over Broadway (1994) and both were nominated for an Academy Award (Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role and Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role, respectively) for their work.
The man who approaches Gloria at the salsa club, uses the same pick up line that Cameron used on Katie at the bar.
Kevin Hart guest stars as neighbor Andre.
Alex and Lilly are absent in this one.