Continuity mistake: In some of the beginning episodes, whenever George is at work, you can notice that it was originally called "Powers and Sons Aviation", but later in the show it calls them "Powers Bros. Aviation." We even see the Powers Bros. in a few episodes, and in one episode Mel Powers' son smashes up the factory.
Continuity mistake: Max gives Angie a charm bracelet for Valentine's Day with her birthstone, garnet, in it. Garnet is the birthstone for the month of January. Episodes later, George mentions that Angie's birthday was in the summertime because when she was angry with him, there was still light out during dinner.
Answer: Yes, the boy was an intentional reference to the film.