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The writers had particular fun writing over the top, melodramatic lines " tortured metaphors ," many of which were penned by producer David Mirkin.

Although not credited, Scully has noted writers Tom Gammill and Max Pross for making significant contributions to the episode.

The crew used actual early Simpsons promotional posters in the episode.

VH1 and Gay Rosenthal Productions were both " extremely cooperative " regarding the episode, letting the team use the entire graphics package.

Larina Adamson drove over to the VH1 headquarters in order to compile most of the video graphics package.

Part of the imitating of Behind the Music was using the " corny, stock interstitial footage to amp up the drama of the situation.