The 10-and-up classy party is being held at Lynch manor (ep. 35, S.2,
’85) after Thomas Lynch, co-producer and creator of the show.
Renee’s optometrist is Dr. Biller (ep.43 S.2, ’85) after Gary Biller,
co-producer.
Right before the winning raffle number is announced, the “Tom and Gary Show” is
on the radio (ep.49, S.2, ‘85).
Several characters are named Tommy (ep. 86, S.5, ’88 and ep. 142, S.9, ’93).
The adult that Michael trusts to tell about his father is Coach Lynch (ep. 99, S.6,
’89).
Two characters are named Dorain after choreographer Dorain Grusman (ep. 107, S.7, ’91
and ep. 138, S.8, ’92).
Could Alan, the rich kid, be named after Allan the Executive in Charge of Production?
Perhaps that’s just a coincidence.
Who is Sam or Samantha and what is their significance? We have Samantha (46-2-85 and
59-3-86), Sam the con artist (58-3-86), Sammy, Ana's friend (121-7-91)...I haven't caught
it yet - see if you can!
