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Version of
Broken Barriers (1919)
Tevya (1939)
Edited into
Referenced in
The Special London Bridge Special (1972)
Lorne Greene appears as a fiddler on the roof in Special London Bridge Special, The (1972)
Lorne Greene appears as a fiddler on the roof in Special London Bridge Special, The (1972)
Maude: The Convention (1973)
Referenced by Maude.
Referenced by Maude.
Two (1974)
Fiddler on the Roof is displayed on a marquee.
Fiddler on the Roof is displayed on a marquee.
Good Neighbors: Going to Pot? (1976)
Barbara: Oi! Fiddler! Come in off the roof!
Barbara: Oi! Fiddler! Come in off the roof!
The Goodbye Girl (1977)
Referenced by Lucy
Referenced by Lucy
Stardust Memories (1980)
Sharky's Machine (1981)
Saturday Night Live: Brandon Tartikoff/John Cougar Mellencamp (1983)
Referenced in 'Jazz Riffs'
Referenced in 'Jazz Riffs'
Memories of Videodisc (1986)
Saturday Night Live: Robin Williams/Paul Simon (1986)
referenced by the Sweeney Sisters
referenced by the Sweeney Sisters
Cheers: The Crane Mutiny (1987)
Norm and Cliff sing "Matchmaker, Matchmaker".
Norm and Cliff sing "Matchmaker, Matchmaker".
The Sabbath Bride (1988)
"Sabbath Prayer" is copied shot by shot from Fiddler On The Roof
"Sabbath Prayer" is copied shot by shot from Fiddler On The Roof
The Best of Eddie Murphy: Saturday Night Live (1989)
Mentioned on Jazz Riffs
Mentioned on Jazz Riffs
The Golden Girls: Fiddler on the Ropes (1989)
The episode title is a pun on the title of this film
The episode title is a pun on the title of this film
Night Court: If I Were a Rich Man (1989)
Song in title in movie
Song in title in movie
Quantum Leap: Thou Shalt Not... - February 2, 1974 (1989)
Al says he saw Fiddler on the Roof five times.
Al says he saw Fiddler on the Roof five times.
Newhart: The Last Newhart (1990)
Several direct references to this musical, including 2 songs
Several direct references to this musical, including 2 songs
Saturday Night Live: Dennis Quaid/The Neville Brothers (1990)
Photograph of Topol shown during Weekend Update
Photograph of Topol shown during Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Robin Williams (1991)
referenced by the Sweeney Sisters
referenced by the Sweeney Sisters
The Golden Girls: There Goes the Bride: Part 1 (1991)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gamera (1991)
Tom: "Tradition!"
Tom: "Tradition!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Time of the Apes (1991)
singing: "Tradition!"
singing: "Tradition!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Fugitive Alien (1991)
Jack: "Topol, that robust star of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' will be out."
Jack: "Topol, that robust star of 'Fiddler on the Roof,' will be out."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Master Ninja II (1992)
Joel: "Are they gonna sing 'Matchmaker' now?"
Joel: "Are they gonna sing 'Matchmaker' now?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Killer Shrews (1992)
Joel: "A fiddler on the roof - how fortunate."
Joel: "A fiddler on the roof - how fortunate."
The Simpsons: Homer's Triple Bypass (1992)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
Step by Step: If I Were a Rich Man (1993)
Song in title in movie
Song in title in movie
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Gunslinger (1993)
Joel: "Then, she'll be singin' 'Sunrise, Sunset.'"
Joel: "Then, she'll be singin' 'Sunrise, Sunset.'"
Addams Family Values (1993)
Lurch is playing "Sunrise, Sunset" at the wedding
Lurch is playing "Sunrise, Sunset" at the wedding
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
As they're finding a suitable disguise for Daniel, they begin singing "Matchmaker"
As they're finding a suitable disguise for Daniel, they begin singing "Matchmaker"
The Nanny: A Plot for Nanny (1994)
Sylvia mentions the movie by name.
Sylvia mentions the movie by name.
Serial Mom (1994)
Video box seen in video store.
Video box seen in video store.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Skydivers (1994)
Mike: Scottish version of Fiddler on the Roof.
Mike: Scottish version of Fiddler on the Roof.
The Nanny: Fran-Lite (1994)
Fran quotes a line from this film almost verbatim.
Fran quotes a line from this film almost verbatim.
The Simpsons: Bart's Girlfriend (1994)
Homer sings "Sunrise, Sunset."
Homer sings "Sunrise, Sunset."
The Nanny: Take Back Your Mink (1994)
Fran sings "Sunrise, Sunset," which is from this musical.
Fran sings "Sunrise, Sunset," which is from this musical.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Zombie Nightmare (1994)
Tom (singing): "Is this the little boy I carried?"
Tom (singing): "Is this the little boy I carried?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Angels' Revenge (1995)
Servo: Without our tradition, we would be like drug dealer on the roof.
Servo: Without our tradition, we would be like drug dealer on the roof.
The Nanny: The Cantor Show (1996)
Fran mentions the shtetl of Anatevka.
Fran mentions the shtetl of Anatevka.
One Fine Day (1996)
Jack mentions that he went to see Manny play Tevye in a dinner theater production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
Jack mentions that he went to see Manny play Tevye in a dinner theater production of "Fiddler on the Roof."
The Simpsons: El Viaje Misterioso de Nuestro Homer (1997)
Homer repeats the words "sunrise" and "sunset" as he watches the sun go up and down.
Homer repeats the words "sunrise" and "sunset" as he watches the sun go up and down.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Undead (1997)
Servo: (singing) Fruma Sarah!
Servo: (singing) Fruma Sarah!
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Riding with Death (1997)
Crow: "To life! L'chaim!"
Crow: "To life! L'chaim!"
The Nanny: The Ex-Niles (1997)
Fran mentions the song, Sunrise Sunset.
Fran mentions the song, Sunrise Sunset.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman (1998)
Mentioned in the acting class segment
Mentioned in the acting class segment
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Pumaman (1998)
Crow: "Is that 'If I Were a Rich Man' on harpsicord?"
Crow: "Is that 'If I Were a Rich Man' on harpsicord?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Touch of Satan (1998)
Crow (singing): "Is this the little demon I carried?"
Crow (singing): "Is this the little demon I carried?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Screaming Skull (1998)
Servo: (singing) Fruma Sarah! Fruma Sarah!
Servo: (singing) Fruma Sarah! Fruma Sarah!
Notting Hill (1999)
Explicit reference in dialogue to Topol in this title.
Explicit reference in dialogue to Topol in this title.
Will & Grace: Object of My Rejection (1999)
Will: "Oh Jack. Look at you. Is this the little girl I carried?"
Will: "Oh Jack. Look at you. Is this the little girl I carried?"
Saturday Night Live: Jerry Seinfeld/David Bowie (1999)
Mentioned by Mary Katherine Gallagher
Mentioned by Mary Katherine Gallagher
Keeping the Faith (2000)
Twice in a Lifetime: Matchmaker, Matchmaker (2000)
Song in title in movie
Song in title in movie
Will & Grace: Sons and Lovers (2001)
Will asks if Grace loves Nathan, to which she responds: "Do I what?" Followed by Will saying: "Don't go 'Fiddler on the Roof' with me."
Will asks if Grace loves Nathan, to which she responds: "Do I what?" Followed by Will saying: "Don't go 'Fiddler on the Roof' with me."
Just Shoot Me!: The Two Faces of Finch: Part 2 (2001)
Betsy buys Dennis "Diddler on the Roof".
Betsy buys Dennis "Diddler on the Roof".
Dummy (2002)
The bride requests "that stuff they play in 'Fiddler on the Roof'" for her wedding.
The bride requests "that stuff they play in 'Fiddler on the Roof'" for her wedding.
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: I Fall to Pieces (2002)
Miles is convinced Salem is humming "If I Were a Richman".
Miles is convinced Salem is humming "If I Were a Richman".
Splinter Cell (2002)
In the game guards will often whistle "If I Were a Rich Man".
In the game guards will often whistle "If I Were a Rich Man".
The Hebrew Hammer (2003)
Futurama: Teenage Mutant Leela's Hurdles (2003)
The marquee in the sewer theater reads "Fiddler way below the roof."
The marquee in the sewer theater reads "Fiddler way below the roof."
Queer as Folk: Episode #3.9 (2003)
The film's title is referenced when the guys talk about Ethan.
The film's title is referenced when the guys talk about Ethan.
Joined Together? (2003)
Referenced in documentary
Referenced in documentary
Family Guy: When You Wish Upon a Weinstein (2003)
Lois says that they saw William Shatner in a stage play of 'Fiddler on the roof'
Lois says that they saw William Shatner in a stage play of 'Fiddler on the roof'
Tripping the Rift: All for None (2004)
Mentioned by Gus
Mentioned by Gus
Wonderfalls: Pink Flamingos (2004)
Jaye's mom says that Jaye saw 'Fiddler'
Jaye's mom says that Jaye saw 'Fiddler'
Spider-Man 2 (2004)
Dr. Ock humming "If I Were a Rich Man"
Dr. Ock humming "If I Were a Rich Man"
Queer as Folk: Episode #5.3 (2005)
Ted mentions the film.
Ted mentions the film.
Prime (2005)
"Fiddler on a hot tin roof" quote
"Fiddler on a hot tin roof" quote
The Office: Valentine's Day (2006)
In New York City, Michael stands in front of a "Fiddler on the Roof" poster and pretends to sing one of the songs.
In New York City, Michael stands in front of a "Fiddler on the Roof" poster and pretends to sing one of the songs.
Funny Money (2006)
the song "If I Were a Rich Man" is mentioned
the song "If I Were a Rich Man" is mentioned
Keeping Up with the Steins (2006)
Love and Other Disasters (2006)
song "Matchmaker" heard
song "Matchmaker" heard
Flushed Away (2006)
"Piddler on the Roof" in Roddy's DVD collection
"Piddler on the Roof" in Roddy's DVD collection
Tevye's Daughters (2007)
The actresses who played the daughters in this film are interviewed.
The actresses who played the daughters in this film are interviewed.
Because I Said So (2007)
Head Case: Celebrity Ambassadress (2007)
Dr. Goode mentions that she rented this film
Dr. Goode mentions that she rented this film
The Big Bang Theory: The Grasshopper Experiment (2007)
Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz discuss it; later, Sheldon sings a number from it.
Leonard, Sheldon and Wolowitz discuss it; later, Sheldon sings a number from it.
Family Guy: Road to Germany (2008)
Features the Wedding Dance/Bottle Dance from the musical during the wedding/invasion of Poland montage.
Features the Wedding Dance/Bottle Dance from the musical during the wedding/invasion of Poland montage.
Will You Merry Me (2008)
Besides their Christmas decorations, the Kringles put a fiddler on their roof
Besides their Christmas decorations, the Kringles put a fiddler on their roof
Saturday Night Live: Neil Patrick Harris/Taylor Swift (2009)
In the Broadway meeting segment, the Fiddler jumps off of the roof.
In the Broadway meeting segment, the Fiddler jumps off of the roof.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.137 (2009)
Subject of a $300 question
Subject of a $300 question
The Simpsons: Treehouse of Horror XX (2009)
Homer and Marge drink a toast, and Homer says, "To love!"
Homer and Marge drink a toast, and Homer says, "To love!"
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.47 (2009)
Incorrect guess on the Final Jeopardy! clue in the category "Movies & Dance"
Incorrect guess on the Final Jeopardy! clue in the category "Movies & Dance"
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Fake Name (2010)
Chuck says that he played "Perchik in my high school's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof.'"
Chuck says that he played "Perchik in my high school's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof.'"
The Simpsons: The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed (2010)
There's a fiddler on the roof of the Wailing Waldorf hotel.
There's a fiddler on the roof of the Wailing Waldorf hotel.
Chuck: Chuck Versus the Ring: Part II (2010)
Chuck says, "I played Perchik in 'Fiddler.'"
Chuck says, "I played Perchik in 'Fiddler.'"
Casino Jack (2010)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Cleveland Show: Murray Christmas (2010)
Guitar Hero Fiddler on the Roof edition
Guitar Hero Fiddler on the Roof edition
Special Collector's Edition: La colina de las botas (2011)
Appears on the list of DVD/Blu-ray releases of March/April
Appears on the list of DVD/Blu-ray releases of March/April
Community: Competitive Wine Tasting (2011)
Troy auditions for "an all-black production of 'Fiddler on the Roof,'" titled "Fiddla Please."
Troy auditions for "an all-black production of 'Fiddler on the Roof,'" titled "Fiddla Please."
Conan: The One Hour of Footage George Lucas Hasn't Messed With (2011)
Title referenced during Conologue joke as 'Diddler on the Roof'
Title referenced during Conologue joke as 'Diddler on the Roof'
Being Erica: Purim (2011)
Jenny mentions the movie by name.
Jenny mentions the movie by name.
The Nostalgia Critic: Santa Claus: The Movie (2012)
"So he leaves the set of Fiddler on the Roof..."
"So he leaves the set of Fiddler on the Roof..."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.97 (2012)
In a fake clip from the Oscars, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he likes the film
In a fake clip from the Oscars, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says he likes the film
Featured in
Precious Images (1986)
Opportunity Knocks (1990)
Eddie is watching it on TV
Eddie is watching it on TV
Inside 'For Your Eyes Only' (2000)
Friends: The One with the Holiday Armadillo (2000)
The song "Tradition" is played during the final scene.
The song "Tradition" is played during the final scene.
The King of Queens: Hi-Def Jam (2001)
The guys watch this film on TV(the music can be heard).
The guys watch this film on TV(the music can be heard).
I Love the '70s: 1971 (2003)
The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006)
This film is #82 on the list.
This film is #82 on the list.
Songs of 'Fiddler on the Roof' (2007)
DVD
DVD
Private Screenings: Norman Jewison (2007)
clip
clip
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008)
Featured during Robert Boyle tribute.
Featured during Robert Boyle tribute.
American Masters: Jerome Robbins: Something to Dance About (2009)
The movie of the stage musical is featured.
The movie of the stage musical is featured.
Casino Jack and the United States of Money (2010)
includes film clip
includes film clip
Spoofed in
Saturday Night Live: Charlene Tilton/Todd Rundgren/Prince (1981)
Spoofed as A Fiddler Be On The Roof
Spoofed as A Fiddler Be On The Roof
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
Animaniacs: Miami Mama-Mia/Pigeon on the Roof (1994)
Spoofed in the "Pigeon on the Roof" segment
Spoofed in the "Pigeon on the Roof" segment
The Nanny: The Rosie Show (1996)
Maxwell describes a (fake) dream he had which spoofs Fiddler on the Roof.
Maxwell describes a (fake) dream he had which spoofs Fiddler on the Roof.
Greg the Bunny: Piddler on the Roof (2002)
title spoof
title spoof
Eight Crazy Nights (2002)
The Lion King 1½ (2004)
As Simba and Naala begin their romance Timon and Pumba sing "Sunrise, Sunset"
As Simba and Naala begin their romance Timon and Pumba sing "Sunrise, Sunset"
Reefer Madness: The Movie Musical (2005)
singing ghouls
singing ghouls
West Bank Story (2005)
There is a fiddler on the roof of Kosher King.
There is a fiddler on the roof of Kosher King.
Es bello vivir (2008)
"Es bello vivir" contains a sketch about "Fiddler on the roof"
"Es bello vivir" contains a sketch about "Fiddler on the roof"
The Simpsons: The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed (2010)
A Jewish man playing a violin on top of The Wailing Waldorf is told, "You're being paid to clean the gutters!"
A Jewish man playing a violin on top of The Wailing Waldorf is told, "You're being paid to clean the gutters!"
Futurama: Overclockwise (2011)
Zoidberg suggests the crew puts on a musical show to keep from going bankrupt, and Nibbler suggests they call the show "Nibbler on the Roof."
Zoidberg suggests the crew puts on a musical show to keep from going bankrupt, and Nibbler suggests they call the show "Nibbler on the Roof."
