The episode was intended to show guns in a neutral way, and faced some problems with the censors because of the subject matter.
This episode was intended as an homage to his early work.
This episode was originally intended to air after "Silence of the Lamb".
The episode is allusive and is clearly intended for an audience that already knows the story.
David Chase has said in the past that the episode was not intended to evolve into a story arc.
This episode was originally intended as the pilot, but since the original version didn't suit Fox, it did not air.
This episode was originally intended to be the second-last of Season 1.
The episode was originally intended as a way to give the production crew a rest after several "demanding" episodes had been shot.
The episode was intended to be presented from Rose's point-of-view.
The episode was intended to be low budget, but heavy on characterisation.