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High Hopes: The Capra Years (1981)
(TV Movie)
Spin-off
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1962)
(TV Series)
References
Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
Someone says, "Uh-Oh, Tarzan." He is referring to Jefferson Smith as Tarzan.
Someone says, "Uh-Oh, Tarzan." He is referring to Jefferson Smith as Tarzan.
Referenced in
Galidor: Defenders of the Outer Dimension: Mr. Tager Goes to Earth
(TV Episode)
Title reference.
Title reference.
The Haunted Mouse (1941)
(Short)
Sign: "Mr. Smith Ghost to Washington."
Sign: "Mr. Smith Ghost to Washington."
Hollywood Steps Out (1941)
(Short)
War Comes to America (1945)
It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Topper: Topper Goes to Washington (1954)
(TV Episode)
From the title
From the title
The FBI Story (1959)
The Jack Benny Program: Jack Directs Film (1963)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by the TV host interviewing Jimmy Stewart.
Mentioned by the TV host interviewing Jimmy Stewart.
Take Her, She's Mine (1963)
Frank (James Stewart) says he's mistaken for a movie star ever since "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" came out (James Stewart being the protagonist of that movie, of course).
Frank (James Stewart) says he's mistaken for a movie star ever since "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" came out (James Stewart being the protagonist of that movie, of course).
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983)
Academy Award nominee for best actor read by Spencer Tracy
Academy Award nominee for best actor read by Spencer Tracy
Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist (1987)
(TV Movie)
The Stepfather (1987)
The stepfather quotes the character Jefferson Smith as being "a believer in lost causes".
The stepfather quotes the character Jefferson Smith as being "a believer in lost causes".
Which Side Are You on Billy Bragg? (1988)
(Video)
Title is parody of Capra's film.
Title is parody of Capra's film.
Mr. Miller Goes to Washington Starring Dennis Miller (1988)
(TV Movie)
title is a reference
title is a reference
The Cosby Show: Mrs. Huxtable Goes to Kindergarten (1989)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Making of 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1990)
(TV Movie)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic (1990)
(TV Movie)
Frank Capra's 'It's a Wonderful Life': A Personal Remembrance (1991)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: Gamera (1991)
(TV Episode)
Gamera: "With Kenny at my side, I look like Jimmy Stewart in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.'"
Gamera: "With Kenny at my side, I look like Jimmy Stewart in 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.'"
The Simpsons: Mr. Lisa Goes to Washington (1991)
(TV Episode)
The plot about Lisa discovering corruption in Washington
The plot about Lisa discovering corruption in Washington
Murphy Brown: The Smiths Go to Washington (1991)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Monster in a Box (1992)
Bob Roberts (1992)
dialogue
dialogue
The Distinguished Gentleman (1992)
Dave (1993)
Mr. Bill Goes to Washington (1993)
(Short)
title reference
title reference
The Critic: Eyes on the Prize (1994)
(TV Episode)
a poster of the film is seen in Jay's office
a poster of the film is seen in Jay's office
Beverly Hills, 90210: Mr. Walsh Goes to Washington (1994)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Critic: Dr. Jay (1994)
(TV Episode)
a poster for the film is seen in Jay's office
a poster for the film is seen in Jay's office
Women of the House: Miss Sugarbaker Goes to Washington (1995)
(TV Episode)
Numerous references throughout the episode.
Numerous references throughout the episode.
The Critic: Lady Hawke (1995)
(TV Episode)
a poster for the film is seen in Jay's office
a poster for the film is seen in Jay's office
The Critic: All the Duke's Men (1995)
(TV Episode)
a poster for the film is seen in Jay's office
a poster for the film is seen in Jay's office
The American President (1995)
mentioned by name.
mentioned by name.
My Fellow Americans (1996)
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: The Deadly Mantis (1997)
(TV Episode)
Mike: Mr. Mantis goes to Washing-death.
Mike: Mr. Mantis goes to Washing-death.
Dharma & Greg: Mr. Montgomery Goes to Washington (1997)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Dawson's Creek: Hurricane (1998)
(TV Episode)
Mrs. Ryan: I used to be a big fan of motion pictures. Frank Capra, "It's a Wonderful Life", "Mr. Smith Goes to Washinton", "Pocket Full of Miracles." Simple desires fulfilled, aspirations realized.
Mrs. Ryan: I used to be a big fan of motion pictures. Frank Capra, "It's a Wonderful Life", "Mr. Smith Goes to Washinton", "Pocket Full of Miracles." Simple desires fulfilled, aspirations realized.
Will & Grace: Head Case (1998)
(TV Episode)
Jack mentions it
Jack mentions it
JAG: Mr. Rabb Goes to Washington (1998)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Keepers of the Frame (1999)
Terror Firmer (1999)
"Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for."
"Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for."
Action: Mr. Dragon Goes to Washington (1999)
(TV Episode)
Title reference
Title reference
Futurama: A Head in the Polls (1999)
(TV Episode)
the scene on the steps of the presidential memorial
the scene on the steps of the presidential memorial
Mr. Dreyfuss Goes to Washington (2001)
(TV Movie)
title reference
title reference
Mr. Smithereen Goes to Washington (2001)
title reference
title reference
Family Guy: Mr. Griffin Goes to Washington (2001)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Shawshank: The Redeeming Feature (2001)
(TV Movie)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Simpsons: Mr. Spritz Goes to Washington (2003)
(TV Episode)
title of the episode is similar to the one of the movie
title of the episode is similar to the one of the movie
The West Wing: Freedonia (2005)
(TV Episode)
During a conversation about the influence of the Dover Herald, Josh says "Frank Capra eat your heart out".
During a conversation about the influence of the Dover Herald, Josh says "Frank Capra eat your heart out".
Destroy All Humans! (2005)
(Video Game)
The level titles are takes on movies. One level was called Mr. Crypto Goes to Capitol City.
The level titles are takes on movies. One level was called Mr. Crypto Goes to Capitol City.
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
near the end when Nick is about to enter the Senate to testify, and gets mobbed by reporters, someone says something to the effect of "Do you still feel like Jimmy Stewart?"
near the end when Nick is about to enter the Senate to testify, and gets mobbed by reporters, someone says something to the effect of "Do you still feel like Jimmy Stewart?"
Independent Lens: Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? (2006)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Can Mr. Smith Get to Washington Anymore? (2006)
Title inspired by
Title inspired by
Brothers & Sisters: Valentine's Day Massacre (2007)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue.
Mentioned in dialogue.
Spider-Man 3 (2007)
Poster shown at the cinema when Mary Jane looks down at the street at Peter walking by from her window.
Poster shown at the cinema when Mary Jane looks down at the street at Peter walking by from her window.
Smallville: Prototype (2007)
(TV Episode)
Chloe says, "Mrs. Kent goes to Washington...Well if anyone can give Jimmy Stewart a run for his money..."
Chloe says, "Mrs. Kent goes to Washington...Well if anyone can give Jimmy Stewart a run for his money..."
Mr. Schneider Goes to Washington (2007)
title reference
title reference
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 23 January 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Dennis Miller references this film.
Dennis Miller references this film.
Mr. Firth Goes to Washington (2008)
title reference
title reference
Warner at War (2008)
(TV Movie)
title mentioned by narrator; poster seen
title mentioned by narrator; poster seen
Samuel 17 (2009)
(Short)
Contains a similar, political story that also carries a populist David vs Goliath story.
Contains a similar, political story that also carries a populist David vs Goliath story.
Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith (2009)
(TV Movie)
Title refers to the 1939 classic
Title refers to the 1939 classic
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.88 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "Movie Politicians"
Subject of a $600 clue in the category "Movie Politicians"
Tomorrow, Yesterday, and Today (2010)
(Video)
mentioned by Peter Bogdanovich
mentioned by Peter Bogdanovich
Saturday Night Live: Jim Carrey/The Black Keys (2011)
(TV Episode)
The fortune teller imitates Jimmy Stewart as Mr. Smith.
The fortune teller imitates Jimmy Stewart as Mr. Smith.
Neighbours: Episode #1.6203 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jim mentions this
Jim mentions this
Cinemassacre's Monster Madness: Son of Frankenstein (2011)
(TV Episode)
mentioned among hit movies from 1939
mentioned among hit movies from 1939
Sutekina kanashibari (2011)
Japanese DVD has dialogue from the film
Japanese DVD has dialogue from the film
Glee: The Break-Up (2012)
(TV Episode)
Emma: "Oh my goodness, Mr. Schuester goes to Washington!"
Emma: "Oh my goodness, Mr. Schuester goes to Washington!"
The Cinema Snob: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2013)
(TV Episode)
"Doesn't every director want to make films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
"Doesn't every director want to make films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"
Featured in
The Moviemakers: The Films of Frank Capra
(TV Episode)
Clips with James Stewart and Others
Clips with James Stewart and Others
Brother Can You Spare a Dime (1975)
archival footage
archival footage
The Statue of Liberty (1985)
features clip
features clip
The 57th Annual Academy Awards (1985)
(TV Special)
Precious Images (1986)
Great Performances: James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987)
(TV Episode)
Siskel & Ebert: Who Framed Roger Rabbit/Aria/The Great Outdoors (1988)
(TV Episode)
A clip of the climactic Senate speech is shown in the segment about the Film Preservation Act.
A clip of the climactic Senate speech is shown in the segment about the Film Preservation Act.
The Congress (1988)
(TV Movie)
clips shown
clips shown
Fejezetek a film történetéböl: Amerikai filmtípusok - Egyén és társadalom (1989)
(TV Episode)
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
(TV Movie)
It's right after the clip of "San Francisco", when Jimmy Stewart turns his head to the camera
It's right after the clip of "San Francisco", when Jimmy Stewart turns his head to the camera
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies (1995)
(TV Movie)
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995)
(TV Movie)
Siskel & Ebert: Men in Black/Wild America/Out to Sea (1997)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown for the segment on James Stewart.
Clips are shown for the segment on James Stewart.
Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998)
(TV Movie)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: Against the Grain (1998)
(TV Movie)
Cited as one of best 100 movies in last 100 years
Cited as one of best 100 movies in last 100 years
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
(TV Special)
This film is #29 on the list.
This film is #29 on the list.
Dawson's Creek: The Reluctant Hero (1998)
(TV Episode)
Pacey and Dawson are watching this in Dawson's room
Pacey and Dawson are watching this in Dawson's room
The Lady with the Torch (1999)
HBO First Look: 'The Contender': The Making of a Political Thriller (2000)
(TV Episode)
clip shown
clip shown
The Contender: The Making of a Political Thriller (2001)
(Video)
The Spirit of America (2001)
(Short)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
(TV Special)
Jefferson Smith is #11 on the "Heroes" list.
Jefferson Smith is #11 on the "Heroes" list.
The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006)
(TV Special)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
(TV Movie)
This film is #5 on the list.
This film is #5 on the list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
(TV Movie)
This film is #26 on the list.
This film is #26 on the list.
Shouting Fire: Stories from the Edge of Free Speech (2009)
Clips Shown
Clips Shown
Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010)
includes film clip
includes film clip
Jesse Stone: Innocents Lost (2011)
(TV Movie)
Jesse Stone watches this on television, scenes from it are shown.
Jesse Stone watches this on television, scenes from it are shown.
Hollywood's Top Ten: All About Politics (2011)
(TV Episode)
#7
#7
Hollywood's Top Ten: Movie Speeches (2011)
(TV Episode)
Honorable mention
Honorable mention
A Night at the Movies: Hollywood Goes to Washington (2012)
(TV Movie)
clips shown
clips shown
The Untold History of the United States: Chapter 1: World War Two (2012)
(TV Episode)
features clips from the film while discussing Henry A. Wallace
features clips from the film while discussing Henry A. Wallace
The Untold History of the United States: Chapter 2: Roosevelt, Truman and Wallace (2012)
(TV Episode)
features clips when discussing Henry Wallace's loss of the Democratic 1944 Vice Presidential Nomination
features clips when discussing Henry Wallace's loss of the Democratic 1944 Vice Presidential Nomination
Moyers & Company: Fighting for Filibuster Reform (2013)
(TV Episode)
clip of "Jefferson Smith" filibustering on Senate floor compared to present obstructionist usage
clip of "Jefferson Smith" filibustering on Senate floor compared to present obstructionist usage
Spoofed in
Animaniacs: The Flame/Wakko's America/Davey Omelette/Four Score and Seven Migraines Ago (1993)
(TV Episode)
Yakko's speech (imitating Jimmy Stewart) to Lincoln spoofs Mr. Smith's climactic speech and filibuster to Congress.
Yakko's speech (imitating Jimmy Stewart) to Lincoln spoofs Mr. Smith's climactic speech and filibuster to Congress.
The Simpsons: Beyond Blunderdome (1999)
(TV Episode)
The remake of this film with Gibson turns into an ultraviolent film thanks to Homer
The remake of this film with Gibson turns into an ultraviolent film thanks to Homer
Late Show with David Letterman: Episode #19.96 (2012)
(TV Episode)
From "Top Ten Other Movies about Mitt Romney": "3.Mr. Romney Doesn't Go to Washington."
From "Top Ten Other Movies about Mitt Romney": "3.Mr. Romney Doesn't Go to Washington."
