Moe's car, which belonged to the AD's girlfriend, had been driven into the back of a truck 2 weeks before the shoot. The Director decided it would make the perfect vehicle for an out of work actor. The reason Gary, the writer, climbs over the passenger door whenever he gets in the car is because it wouldn't open.
The club outside which Moe Jones is talking with Vivian Vale, while her band unloads their gear, is LA's Cafe Club Fais Do-Do. A number of crew members had performed at the gig in their various bands. Ms. Holland's acting class was shot inside the club.