Actors Alan Rachins and Mitchell Ryan, who play the respective fathers of the titular characters, have both played attorneys at Los Angeles law firms that employed an attorney played by Amanda Donohoe. Alan Rachins starred in all 8 seasons of the TV series "L.A. Law" (1986-1994), which also starred Donohoe for seasons 5-6. Mitchell Ryan appeared in the Jim Carrey film 'Liar, Liar' (1997). Additionally, Mitchell Ryan guest starred in an episode of "L.A. Law."