European prints featured more explicit versions of two scenes, including co-star Jan Sterling showing a naked breast when Russ Tamblyn calls her on the telephone. Additionally, a girl suffering from heroin withdrawal also shows a naked breast as she lies uncomfortably on a bed.
A pre Uncle Fester Jackie Coogan, dapper in pinstripes, plays the piano as the beat poetess recites her lines. Coogan led a musical ensemble in the 1930's.
Teen werewolf, aka Little Joe Cartwright, aka Michael Landon plays the president of The Rangers.
The "Christopher Columbus" rap near the beginning of the film is a direct lift of the style of the "hipster" comedian Richard Buckley (aka "Lord Buckley"). And J.I.'s telling of the hipped out tale is surprisingly accurate, history-wise.
Tony drives a 1958 Imperial Crown convertible.
Arlene's car is a 1950 Hillman Minx convertible.