Originally written by Tina Fey as a spin-off series to 30 Rock (2006), with Alec Baldwin reprising his role as Jack Donaghy as the main character.
The name Orly is Hebrew for "my light" (or the literal translation is light (Or) for me (ly).
The fictional Mayor Neil Bremer of Los Angeles shares some similarities with the real-life Mayor Ted Wheeler of Portland, Oregon. Aside from a passing visual similarity, both are single parents raising a daughter and both were inspired to run for office after success as a businessman (although Wheeler first served as County executive prior to becoming Mayor). Additionally, the character of Arpi Meskimen mentions having gone to college at Portland's Reed College, and a number of her hippie-like issues (such as beekeeping) have actually been dealt with by the Portland City Council.