The episode was dedicated to camera technician Robert Van Der Kar who was killed in a helicopter crash during production. An on-screen caption before the closing credits of that episode reads: This episode is dedicated to camera technician ROBERT VAN DER KAR who died during its filming.
(at around 4 mins) A close-up on the script for Wolfe's upcoming movie shows it shares the title and writer of this episode. ("Skin Deep" by Donald P. Bellisario.)
Prior to this episode, John Hillerman, Roger E. Mosley and Larry Manetti were listed in the opening credits as co-starring. As of this episode, it became also starring.
Magnum identifies himself as McGarrett of 5-0, demonstrating that Magnum and Hawaii Five-0 did exist in the same universe.
Donald Bellisario is listed as the writer for the script shown as Erin is rehearsing her suicide scene. He is the creator and director for many Magnum, PI episodes.