After learning the picture may be worth millions, the Bradford children dream about using the money for: Tommy - several Trans Ams, Nancy - a new pair of shoes for every day of the year, Elizabeth - getting a date with John Travolta, Joanie - directing and starring in her own movie; Susan - buying her own day care center, and Mary - opening a medical clinic.
Nicholas' friend, Irving, is clearly named after the director of this episode, Irving J. Moore. The proof of this comes when Abby uses the full name at the breakfast table in the beginning of the story, and later when Nicholas uses the full name during his scuffle with Irving.