 Harold Spuller was inspired by the 1975 film "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" starring Jack Nicholson as Randle McMurphy.Coincidentally, Spuller's friend in this episode, Chuck Forsch, is portrayed by actor Sydney Lassick, who had previously appeared in the movie as one of McMurphy's fellow patients.Steven M. Porter was friends with co-executive producer Frank Spotnitz, and due to this connection he was allowed to audition for a guest role on the show.