When Bragan states he is leaving show business to enter politics, Capt. Parmenter says he "wouldn't be surprised if this didn't start a whole new trend." This was an inside joke as Ronald Reagan was running for Governor of California and would be elected two weeks after this show originally aired.
The character "George C. Bragan" was a sly nod to Ronald Reagan. Much like Reagan, the Bragan character was in show business. Also, this aired just a few days before Reagan was elected governor of California.
Lew Parker's character name of "George C. Bragan" is a reference to actors George Murphy and Ronald Reagan who both became successful politicians.