Reader's Digest, mentioned by Poppa Bear, is still being published in 2023. The periodical is a mix of stories, articles, anecdotes, poetry and more.
The reading time for the Wolf's note to Red Riding Hood is given as '1 minute 20 seconds'.
"Mervin LeBoy Productions" is a reference to prolific Hollywood producer/director Mervyn LeRoy.
When Red Riding Hood appears, the famous song, "The Lady in Red" plays.
The bear's kitchen has the very latest in hot and cold water taps, which were state of the art at the time. It would be awhile before a single tap with all temperatures available became common.