Astaire nunas agene antuk ngamolihang peran antuk ia ring Galactica mawinan minat oka-okanne ring serial punika lan para produser demen atas kesempatan antuk ngaryanin makasami episode antuk nampilin dewekne.
Astaire asked his agent to obtain a role for him on Galactica because of his grandchildren's interest in the series and the producers were delighted at the opportunity to create an entire episode to feature him.