Trivia / Veronica Mars S 02 E 01 Normal Is The Watchword

• Actor Allusion: Dick mentions that Kendall used to be a Laker cheerleader. In real life, Charisma Carpenter was a cheerleader for the San Diego Chargers.
  • When Logan mentions Trina wants to make a TV movie about Aaron, he mentions the networks want Tara Reid to play Trina. Reid was one of the people considered to play Trina on the show.
• First Appearance: Of Charisma Carpenter as Kendall Casablancas, Steve Guttenberg as Mayor Woody Goodman, Krysten Ritter as his daughter Gia, and Jeffrey Sams as Terrence Cook.
• Stunt Casting: Naima Mora, from America's Next Top Model, as Ms. Dumas. Also counts as an attempted crossover, as both shows were on UPN at the time.
• Surprisingly Lenient Censor: It boggles the mind Logan and Dick got away with doing "The Shocker" gesture on network TV. Word of God confirms he was also amazed.