The jersey Randy gives Jenny is a home New York Jets Mark Gastineau #99 jersey.
Carrie Fisher was only able to do a very small part in this movie as she had been committed to filming larger roles in The 'Burbs (1989) and When Harry Met Sally (1989). This movie was filmed about a month before The 'Burbs began production but was released two months after it opened. Similarly Kirstie Alley was only available for a small role due to commitments to Cheers (1982).
An August 1985 issue of Sports Illustrated with Bernie Kosar is on the Bodek coffee table.
Tony (Robert Camilletti) also acted in 1990's Madhouse which starred Kirstie Alley.
Main character Randy (Patrick Dempsey) tells his father he is going to study pre-med.Years later, Dempsey stars as a Dr. Derek Shepard, nicknamed McDreamy by fans, in Grey's Anatomy.