The first Pixar short to take characters and situations from one of their previously established works.
Included on the collectors edition of Monsters, Inc. (2001) is this short with commentary by "Gould and Docter", leading us to believe that it is by the directors. In fact, it is their young sons who provide the amusing commentary.
The first Pixar short to utilize vocal performances.
Screened exclusively with a limited two-week reissue of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) to qualify for Oscar consideration.