Huh? What? How did you figure that Joey Ice Cream wasn't the narrator? I must be one of the stupid ones because I never saw any hint that Joey ice cream didn't actually exist.
They're sending crackers in reference to the Firecracker Lounge. According to http://www.savetheblackdonnellys.net, they are also sending shamrocks and quarters.
I just caught up on the rest of the episodes via HDNet. What a fantastic show. I have to say, of all the shows that got a premature cancellation this year, this is the one that deserved to stay the most. And talk about a show never having a chance...jeez.
And I don't know what TV555 was talking about, but Joey Ice Cream was most definitely the narrator.