This episode is a remake of Panic in the Sky (1953). A number of sequences and specific shots emulated the original episode.
This episode marks the first appearance of Richard Belzer as Inspector Henderson. The character was previously played by Mel Winkler in Pilot (1993) and Brent Jennings in Neverending Battle (1993). Notably, Belzer is Caucasian while both Winkler and Jennings are African-American.
The title refers to the Elvis Presley 1957 number one hit "All Shook Up" that was written by Otis Blackwell and Presley.