Dr. Simon's inventions include a computer trumpet which can play any song by itself [Episode #87: "The Impossible Mission"] and special golfing equipment: irons scientifically designed to hit a ball straight every time, a magnetic ball to home in on the cup for putting, and a golf-shoe shoe phone variant [Episode #104: "I Shot 86 Today"]. Reality Check: Dr. Simon is named for playwright and screenwriter Neil "Doc" Simon, an erstwhile collaborator with Mel Brooks on the variety series Your Show of Shows.