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Hi-Yo Silver (1940)

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Leave It to Beaver: Beaver's Prize (1959)
Exclaiming, "Hi-Ho, Silver", Larry spreads a slice of swiss cheese across his face and says that it makes him look like the Lone Ranger.
Bachelor Father: Jasper the Second (1960)
Bentley Gregg refers to himself and Cecil as the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
Bachelor Father: The Greggs in London (1961)
Peter uses the phrase "Hi-Ho Silver."
The Jack Benny Program: Alexander Hamilton Story (1962)
The cast inadvertently reads from a Lone Ranger script.
Leave It to Beaver: Uncle Billy's Visit (1963)
Regarding Wally's date with a girl, Uncle Billy jokes that he's not like The Lone Ranger.
Hazel: George's 32nd Cousin (1963)
Hazel comes upon Sharlene in her sleeping mask and jokes that Sharlene is the Lone Ranger and Hazel is Tonto.
The Beverly Hillbillies: Turkey Day (1963)
Lone Ranger mentioned by name
The Alfred Hitchcock Hour: Memo from Purgatory (1964)
Fish refers to Jay Shaw as "The Lone Ranger".
I Spy: The Tiger (1966)
Acting like Tonto, Scotty calls Kelly, "Kimosabe".
I Spy: Always Say Goodbye (1966)
Scott sends a coded message to Robinson: "The Lone Ranger rides, again."
Batman (1966)
The Monkees: Monkees Marooned (1967)
Mentioned by Mike
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: Episode #1.9 (1968)
Referenced by Gary Owens
Girl in Gold Boots (1968)
Critter says, "I feel like the Lone Ranger."
Here's Lucy: Lucy and Miss Shelley Winters (1968)
Lucy shouts "Hi-Yo, Silver!" when switching on the electric horse.
The Big Bounce (1969)
mentioned by Sam
American Graffiti (1973)
Debbie says that Terry is "just like the Lone Ranger."
M*A*S*H: Dr. Pierce and Mr. Hyde (1973)
Hawkeye refers to Henry as "the Lone Ranger."
Adam-12: Teamwork (1974)
Officer Grant refers himself as the Lone Ranger
M*A*S*H: The Consultant (1975)
Hawkeye introduces Henry to Dr. Borelli as "the Lone Ranger."
Adam-12: Ladies' Night (1975)
Officer Grant refers himself as the Lone Ranger
Love Games (1976)
The title is mentioned.
Saturday Night Live: Dick Cavett/Ry Cooder (1976)
Quoted by Jane Curtin on Weekend Update
The Bob Newhart Show: Who Was That Masked Man? (1977)
Title is catch phrase from show
Starsky and Hutch: The Action (1978)
Hutch asks to name Tonto's horse.
Same Time, Next Year (1978)
Still photo of Lone Ranger and Tonto in transitional montage
CHiPs: High Explosive (1978)
Grossman compares Jon to the Lone Ranger.
Skatetown, U.S.A. (1979)
Susan mentions the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
M*A*S*H: Guerilla My Dreams (1979)
Klinger asks, "Where's Tonto?"
The Rose (1979)
The Lone Ranger mentioned
M*A*S*H: The Yalu Brick Road (1979)
Hawkeye refers to B.J. as "Kemo Sabe."
Charlie's Angels: Toni's Boys (1980)
Kris mentions the Lone Ranger by name.
Gorp (1980)
"Who is that masked man?" said
Friday the 13th (1980)
policeman calls a boy in Native American dress "Tonto"
Can't Stop the Music (1980)
Felipe is watching the show in his first scene
The Greatest American Hero: My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1981)
Many references to the series, in addition to John Hart reprising his role as the Lone Ranger.
Bosom Buddies: Not with My Sister, You Pig (1982)
"I'm Pronto, he's the Lone Ranger."
The A-Team: West Coast Turnaround (1983)
Murdock quotes Tonto
Tank (1984)
The sheriff asks Sarah if she believes in the Lone Ranger.
Rhinestone (1984)
As Nick steals and rides off on the horse, "The William Tell Overture" can be heard.
The Woman in Red (1984)
Ted, trying to get his horse to move, says, "Heigh ho, Thunder! Away!"
Knight Rider: The Rotten Apples (1984)
Michael Knight's "Hi-ho, KITT, away!" is an homage to The Lone Ranger, whose trademark saying was "Hi-ho, Silver, away!"
The A-Team: Moving Targets (1985)
Referenced by Murdock
Silver Bullet (1985)
The Lone Ranger is mentioned in dialogue
Spies Like Us (1985)
Emmett says, "Heigh-ho Silver, away!"
Labyrinth (1986)
Matlock: The Chef (1987)
Ben Matlock asks if chef Victoria Edwards has any copies if this old series to watch while he eats the fried chicken and cornbread dinner she has just offered to make for him.
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
In Vietnam, Joker refers to Cowboy as "the Lone Ranger."
Summer of '72 (1987)
Mentioned once
Black Adder the Third: Amy and Amiability (1987)
Edmund says, "Heigh ho, Quicksilver!"
Night Court: Who Was That Mashed Man? (1987)
The Red Ranger is a spoof of Clayton Moore's character
St. Elsewhere: No Chemo, Sabe? (1987)
Title a series catch phrase
Wall Street (1987)
someone is called Kemosabe
Saturday Night Live: Paul Simon/Linda Ronstadt (1987)
referenced in Succinctly Speaking
Home and Away: Episode #1.63 (1988)
Martin likens himself and Lance to the title character and his sidekick
Return of the Killer Tomatoes! (1988)
In the rescues scene, Sid dresses as the Lone Ranger and uses the Lone Ranger's catch phraze "Hi Ho Silver, away!"
Crocodile Dundee II (1988)
Rat says, "It's time for your Lone Ranger stuff."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Last Chase (1989)
Servo: "Heigh-ho, Porsche!"
Muppet Babies: The Green Ranger (1989)
The title of this episode is a take on this title.
Look Who's Talking (1989)
Mikey smashes one of the items in Albert's office, saying, "Take that, Tonto!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Project Moonbase (1990)
Joel: "Clayton Moore, before his 'Lone Ranger' days"
Vital Signs (1990)
someone is called Kemosabe
Parker Lewis: Power Play (1990)
Parker says that Jerry is "a combination of Tonto and Spock."
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventures: The Birth of Rock 'N Roll or Too Hip for the Womb (1990)
Bill and Ted identify the "William Tell Overture" as "The Lone Ranger" theme.
Law & Order: Everybody's Favorite Bagman (1990)
A institutional poster('You don't have to reveal your identity to help solve a crime') with Clayton Moore/Lone Ranger can be seen at 36th precinct(When the Detectives exhibit a coat to Captain).
The Golden Girls: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sophia? (1990)
The show is mentioned by name.
Tiny Toon Adventures: Strange Tales of Weird Science (1990)
The "William Tell Overture" is heard as Plucky says, "Heigh-ho, silverware!"
It (1990)
Saved by the Bell: Running Zack (1990)
Miss Wentworth refers to Zack as "Tonto."
The Toxic Crusaders: This Spud's for You (1991)
Yvonne suggests Toxie should have a battle cry like "Hi-yo, Silver!"
Tiny Toon Adventures: High Toon (1991)
Babs, Buster, Hamton, and Plucky ride off on a horse to the tune of the 'William Tell Overture."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Attack of the Giant Leeches (1992)
During a shot of men riding off on horses, Tom hums "The William Tell Overture."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Indestructible Man (1992)
As a character rides off on a horse, Crow, Joel, and Tom hum "The William Tell Overture."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (1992)
Joel: What do you mean we, Kemosabe?
Hexed (1993)
Animaniacs: Wally Llama/Where Rodents Dare (1993)
Wally Llama watches the show.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Outlaw (1993)
Mike: "Heigh-ho, whatever-your-name-is!"
NYPD Blue: From Hare to Eternity (1993)
A institutional poster('You don't have to reveal your identity to help solve a crime') with Clayton Moore/Lone Ranger can be seen at police precinct.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Code Name: Diamond Head (1994)
Tom: "Heigh-ho, Silver! Away!"
NYPD Blue: The Final Adjustment (1994)
Sipowicz says to Simone: "Who are you, the Lone Ranger?"
Fall Time (1995)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Samson vs. the Vampire Women (1995)
Tom: "A thundering tire, a flashing turn signal, and a hearty 'heigh-ho, Silver!'"
Earth Minus Zero (1996)
alien says "hi ho silver"
Bordello of Blood (1996)
Rafe calls someone Tonto
D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
Robertson wears a Lone Ranger mask to chase down and hog tie Cole as "The William Tell Overture" is heard.
Petticoat Planet (1996)
mentioned in dialogue
Marshal Law (1996)
Mentioned in dialogue
The Brave (1997)
Raphael is called Tonto
As Time Goes By: The Stalker (1997)
Jean refers to Lionel as The Lone Ranger because of his desire to single handedly catch Sandy's stalker.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)
referenced in Succinctly Speaking
A Perfect Murder (1998)
An institutional poster ('You don't have to reveal your identity to help solve a crime') with Clayton Moore/Lone Ranger can be seen at police precinct.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Final Sacrifice (1998)
Mike: "The Lone Rowsdower!"
The Simpsons: Monty Can't Buy Me Love (1999)
Bart rides a dog and says, "Hi-yo, Silver! Away!"
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Stalked (1999)
mentioned by Munch
Excel Saga: Big City Part II (1999)
Excel tries to call to the horse "Silver" with the calling "Hi-ho, Silver, away!".
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (2000)
"The William Tell Overture" is hummed as horses are ridden.
The Sopranos: Commendatori (2000)
Tonto is referred to.
Prison of the Dead (2000)
a guy is called Kemosabe
Charmed: All Halliwell's Eve (2000)
Who was that masked man? This is a reference to the TV series The Lone Ranger, that ran through the 1940s to the 1950s. This was a famous line from the show.
The West Wing: Bartlet's Third State of the Union (2001)
Josh refers to Joey as "Tonto"
Campfire Stories (2001)
an Indian is called Kemosabe and Tonto
Doggystyle (2001)
"Hi-ho, Silver!" (lyrics)
The West Wing: Stirred (2002)
Bartlet calls Charlie "Tonto"
Bubba Ho-Tep (2002)
The character Kemosabe dresses like the Lone Ranger, and actually says the word Tonto (the Lone Ranger's sidekick) in his mindless rambling at the dinner table.
Auto Focus (2002)
Vampires: Los Muertos (2002)
The Lone Ranger and Tonto are mentioned
A Good Night to Die (2003)
ronnie in his men understanding men talk says like the lone ranger and Tonto
State of Play: Episode #1.2 (2003)
someone is called Tonto
Monster Man (2003)
a guy is called Kemosabe
Starsky & Hutch (2003)
Hutch calls Starsky kemosabe.
That '70s Show: I'm Free (2003)
Red calls Fez "Tonto".
The Wire: Straight and True (2004)
Johnny tells Bubbles to play the Lone Ranger.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jon Lovitz (2005)
Tonto, Tarzan, and Frankenstein's monster sing "The Little Drummer Boy."
Mulva 2: Kill Teen Ape! (2005)
Tonto mentioned
Entourage: The Abyss (2005)
Tonto mentioned
The Office: The Fire (2005)
referenced in dialogue
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XVI (2005)
Animation Co-Producer THE LONE GAYSIAN/Nelson's costume is the Lone Ranger
Saturday Night Live in the '80s: Lost & Found (2005)
Tonto appears on "Succinctly Speaking."
Penn & Teller: Bullshit!: Reparations (2006)
Penn mentions Tonto.
The Hills Have Eyes II (2007)
"Lone Ranger shoulder wound"
Drive Thru (2007)
someone is called Kemosabe
Sister's Keeper (2007)
mentioned in dialogue
Urban Justice (2007)
"Get the Lone Ranger over here"
What Just Happened (2008)
Lone Ranger mentioned
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Undercover Lover (2008)
Chuck refers to Casey as "Kemo sabe."
Witless Protection (2008)
"while you were playing the Lone Ranger"
W. (2008)
Kemosabe mentioned
The Mentalist: Scarlett Fever (2009)
Lisbon remarks that Jane "likes to play the Lone Ranger."
Hatching Pete (2009)
Pete says, "Why doesn't the Lone Ranger take off his mask?"
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009)
Jed calls Octavius "Kemosabe", when they agree to get out of the container and help Larry
Nip/Tuck: Briggitte Reinholt (2009)
someone is called Kemosabe
Sons of Anarchy: Balm (2009)
Tig calls Ferdinand "Tonto".
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas (2009)
Tarzan, Tonto, and Frankenstein's monster sing "Away in a Manger."
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.131 (2010)
Subject of a $1,600 clue in the category "Classical TV Themes"
The Vampire Diaries: Let the Right One In (2010)
The Long Ranger mentioned
The Pack (2010)
"Hi-ho, Silver"
Hard Ride to Hell (2010)
Kemosabe mentioned
Get Him to the Greek (2010)
While Daphne is wearing an eye mask to help her sleep, Aaron says "I've always wanted to have sex with The Lone Ranger."
Casino Jack (2010)
kemosabe/Tonto mentioned
NCIS: Los Angeles: Borderline (2010)
Deeks calls Kensi Tonto for her tracking skills.
Saturday Night Live: Gwyneth Paltrow/Cee Lo Green (2011)
Referenced by Elliot Spitzer (Bill Hader)
The Cape: Scales (2011)
Tonto mentioned
The Cape: Razer (2011)
mentioned in dialogue
Larry Crowne (2011)
"Kemo Sabe"
Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Across the 2nd Dimension (2011)
In "Brand New Best Friend," the two Dr. Doofenshmirtzes dress up as the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
The Middle.: The Concert (2012)
Kemosabe mentioned
The Office: Turf War (2012)
Toby refers to Harry as "Kemo Sabe."

Featured in 

The Movie Orgy (1968)
Several extended clips
Scrooged (1988)
Avalon (1990)
Audio introduction is heard in TV montage
My Life (1993)
featured in the movie
SexTV: Legacy of the Cowboy/Blazing Saddles/Pony Play (2004)
Clip from film is used in this episode.
Encounters at the End of the World (2007)
Clips from the title sequence and an episode are shown.

Spoofed in 

The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet: Pajama Game (1955)
With a feather in his hair and a blanket over his shoulders, Thorny says, "Ugh, me Tonto."
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet: Rick's Riding Lesson (1958)
David exclaims, "Hi-yo, Silver!" as Wally gallops by on his horse.
The Genie with the Light Pink Fur (1966)
cowboy sharpshooter with Guillaume Tell theme music
The Monkees: Monkees in Texas (1967)
Spoofed as The Lone Stranger (and Pronto)
Highway to Heaven: Return of the Masked Rider (1984)
The Masked Rider and Red Feather are thinly disguised versions of the Lone Ranger and Tonto.
Tiny Toon Adventures: You Asked for It Again (1991)
The Lone Ant spoofs the Lone Ranger.
Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Show No. 102 (1998)
The plot line of Sound Effects revolves around the Lone Ranger.
The Simpsons: The Lastest Gun in the West (2002)
The "William Tell Overture" plays as Buck mounts his horse and rides over to the laundry room.
Porky and Daffy in the William Tell Overture (2006)
Since the William Tell Overture has always been associated with The Lone Ranger, the masked man himself makes an appearance in the cartoon along with Silver.
VeggieTales: Moe and the Big Exit (2007)
Adapted as a parody
Robot Chicken: Help Me (2008)
The Lone Ranger displays his legendary shooting skills. Tonto creates legendary awkwardness
Everybody Hates Chris: Everybody Hates the Car (2009)
a fantasy sequence shows the Lone Ranger telling Tonto about all the things he has to do

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