Features the album version of the song "Starmaker" which includes vocals by Erica Gimpel. The more famous version, from the episode A Special Place (1982) does not feature Gimpel. This version of the song was released as a single in Europe, peaking at number 3 in the UK and at number 5 in the Netherlands.
The footage seen during Carlo Imperato's credit in the opening sequence of the first three seasons is taken from this episode. It is taken from the scene where he is applauding Leroy's first time playing Othello. However, the close-up shot seen during the opening credits is not used in the episode itself. P.R. Paul and Bronwyn Thomas are also partly visible during the close-up.
Publicity photographs featuring the entire cast were taken during the filming of the opening scene in which the kids are waiting for the Othello cast list announcement. One of the more well known group photos, featuring the cast wearing their costumes from this scene, was used on the cover of the "The Kids from Fame Again" album.
First appearance of Ann Nelson as the elderly Mrs. Berg. In the original Fame (1980), Ms. Berg was the dance teacher, and was played by Joanna Merlin.