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More American Graffiti (1979)
References
The Lone Ranger (1949)
(TV Series)
Debbie says that John Milner is "just like the Lone Ranger."
Debbie says that John Milner is "just like the Lone Ranger."
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952)
(TV Series)
Curt watches the show on a TV set in a store window.
Curt watches the show on a TV set in a store window.
Blackboard Jungle (1955)
South Pacific (1958)
Bob Falfa sings "Some Enchanted Evening" from "South Pacific."
Bob Falfa sings "Some Enchanted Evening" from "South Pacific."
Dementia 13 (1963)
THX 1138 (1971)
John Milner's license plate number is THX 138
John Milner's license plate number is THX 138
Referenced in
All in the Family: Mike and Gloria Mix It Up (1974)
(TV Episode)
Mike and Gloria are considering seeing the movies American Grafitti (1973) and Paper Moon, both showing at local theaters.
Mike and Gloria are considering seeing the movies American Grafitti (1973) and Paper Moon, both showing at local theaters.
Earthquake (1974)
poster of the film in one scene
poster of the film in one scene
Cooley High (1975)
Drive-In (1976)
Saturday Night Live: Steve Martin/Kinky Friedman (1976)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned at the end of Plato's Cave sketch
Title mentioned at the end of Plato's Cave sketch
Saturday Night Live: Richard Dreyfuss/Jimmy Buffett, Gary Tigerman (1978)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by Bill Murray on Weekend Update
Mentioned by Bill Murray on Weekend Update
C'est pas moi, c'est lui (1980)
Poster visible in Pierre's apartment
Poster visible in Pierre's apartment
Christine (1983)
One in a Billion (1984)
Mentioned by the television host.
Mentioned by the television host.
Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
Saved by the Bell: Save the Max (1990)
(TV Episode)
Zack's DJ name is "Wolfman Zack."
Zack's DJ name is "Wolfman Zack."
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (1992)
(Video Game)
Mystery Science Theatre 3000: City Limits (1992)
(TV Episode)
Joel (as a Cadillac drives by): "Hey, Suzanne Somers was in that!"
Joel (as a Cadillac drives by): "Hey, Suzanne Somers was in that!"
Step by Step: The Boss (1992)
(TV Episode)
Carol says the '50s restaurant reminds her of American Graffiti.
Carol says the '50s restaurant reminds her of American Graffiti.
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles: Princeton, February 1916 (1993)
(TV Episode)
Monster truck 'Mertle' features poster art from this movie on the side
Monster truck 'Mertle' features poster art from this movie on the side
Dazed and Confused (1993)
Radioland Murders (1994)
After Sunset: The Life & Times of the Drive-In Theater (1995)
(Video)
Michael Wallis confirms that the activites in this movie are a genuine example of teenage life in the 1950's
Michael Wallis confirms that the activites in this movie are a genuine example of teenage life in the 1950's
NYPD Blue: UnAmerican Graffiti (1995)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
The Making of Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' (1995)
(Video)
Title mentioned by Steven Spielberg
Title mentioned by Steven Spielberg
Dawson's Creek: Road Trip (1998)
(TV Episode)
Dawson: Good angel this, Pacey. You guys ever see American Grafitti?
Dawson: Good angel this, Pacey. You guys ever see American Grafitti?
Can't Hardly Wait (1998)
Why Do Fools Fall in Love (1998)
The Unauthorized 'Star Wars' Story (1999)
(Video)
Mentioned several times during the documentary
Mentioned several times during the documentary
Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai (1999)
When Ghost Dog introduces himself to the gangsters at the secluded hideaway, he says his name is "Bob Solo," a combination of two Harrison Ford characters, Bob Falfa (from American Graffit and Han Solo.i)
When Ghost Dog introduces himself to the gangsters at the secluded hideaway, he says his name is "Bob Solo," a combination of two Harrison Ford characters, Bob Falfa (from American Graffit and Han Solo.i)
Drive Me Crazy (1999)
When Nicole and Chase are listening to "Keep on Loving You", there is a yellow deuce coupe just like the one in American Graffiti.
When Nicole and Chase are listening to "Keep on Loving You", there is a yellow deuce coupe just like the one in American Graffiti.
The Simpsons: Take My Wife, Sleaze (1999)
(TV Episode)
Debbie Dunham is a thinly veiled caricature of the character from this movie
Debbie Dunham is a thinly veiled caricature of the character from this movie
In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
The Beginning: Making 'Episode I' (2001)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Fast and the Furious (2001)
R2-D2: Beneath the Dome (2001)
(TV Special)
Universal Studios Theme Parks Adventure (2001)
(Video Game)
Mel's Drive-In and the 1932 Ford appear in this game.
Mel's Drive-In and the 1932 Ford appear in this game.
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002)
(TV Movie)
Just Shoot Me!: The Burning House (2002)
(TV Episode)
Maya says George Lucas threw up while making this movie.
Maya says George Lucas threw up while making this movie.
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Cafe scene is reference as stated by George Lucas.
Cafe scene is reference as stated by George Lucas.
Hungarian Graffiti (2003)
(Video)
title reference
title reference
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
Shows Film Fragment - 01:04:10
Shows Film Fragment - 01:04:10
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Three's Company' (2003)
(TV Movie)
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet: Britannia Waives the Rules (2004)
(TV Episode)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
The Simpsons: Margical History Tour (2004)
(TV Episode)
In the end of the episode Homer sings that it will be explained what happened to the characters afterwards like it was done in American Graffiti.
In the end of the episode Homer sings that it will be explained what happened to the characters afterwards like it was done in American Graffiti.
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
(TV Movie)
The title is mentioned and also displayed in the "Carrie" article.
The title is mentioned and also displayed in the "Carrie" article.
Saving 'Star Wars' (2004)
Referenced by a character
Referenced by a character
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope (2004)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Untouchables: The Script, the Cast (2004)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Cutting Edge: The Magic of Movie Editing (2004)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Strongbad_email.exe: Disc Four (2005)
(Video)
In "Montage", the photos and text montages at the end of the email reference the "Where are they now" ending first seen in this movie
In "Montage", the photos and text montages at the end of the email reference the "Where are they now" ending first seen in this movie
Munich (2005)
Eric Bana walks past the poster of this film in London
Eric Bana walks past the poster of this film in London
Dennis Muren Interview (2006)
(Video)
This film is mentioned by name.
This film is mentioned by name.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film (2006)
Amy Holden Jones mentions it.
Amy Holden Jones mentions it.
Veronica Mars: Un-American Graffiti (2007)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Dissecting the Campus Corpse: A Look Back at 'The Hazing' (2008)
(Video)
References made to actor Charles Martin Smith having worked on this film previously
References made to actor Charles Martin Smith having worked on this film previously
Lego Star Wars: The Quest for R2-D2 (2009)
(TV Short)
Paul LeMat's yellow Ford Deuce Coupe hot rod car parked in front of theme park
Paul LeMat's yellow Ford Deuce Coupe hot rod car parked in front of theme park
Remembering Messiah of Evil (2009)
(Video)
Filmmakers Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz refer to making "Messiah of Evil" in the midst of working on the screenplay for "American Graffiti for George Lucas
Filmmakers Willard Huyck and Gloria Katz refer to making "Messiah of Evil" in the midst of working on the screenplay for "American Graffiti for George Lucas
Saturday Night Live: Charles Barkley/Alicia Keys (2010)
(TV Episode)
A still from this movie is seen on the wall of the "Reel Quotes" game show.
A still from this movie is seen on the wall of the "Reel Quotes" game show.
The People vs. George Lucas (2010)
Referenced during the opening credits
Referenced during the opening credits
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.84 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Jay mentions that the film took place in Timothy Olyphant's home town
Jay mentions that the film took place in Timothy Olyphant's home town
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
Poster is shown in video store.
Poster is shown in video store.
Hop (2011)
Fred and EB eat at Mel's Diner.
Fred and EB eat at Mel's Diner.
The Cinema Snob: Pink Flamingos (2011)
(TV Episode)
"The movie is American Graffiti now."
"The movie is American Graffiti now."
Special Collector's Edition: Especial Halloween - Braindead (2011)
(TV Episode)
Appears on the list of Blu-ray/DVD releases of November/December
Appears on the list of Blu-ray/DVD releases of November/December
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.24 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Christy says that "The Myth of the American Sleepover" was influenced by the film
Christy says that "The Myth of the American Sleepover" was influenced by the film
Features
The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet (1952)
(TV Series)
Featured in
Airport 1975 (1974)
The Making of 'Star Wars' (1977)
(TV Movie)
Leonard Nimoy Demonstrates the Magnavision Videodisc Player (1981)
(Video)
clip from film is shown as a sample of what is available
clip from film is shown as a sample of what is available
Precious Images (1986)
Siskel & Ebert: The Future of the Movies (1990)
(TV Movie)
Clips are shown.
Clips are shown.
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993)
(TV Special)
Siskel & Ebert: On the Sunny Side of the Screen (1994)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown. One of Roger Ebert's recommendations for a summertime movie on video.
Clips are shown. One of Roger Ebert's recommendations for a summertime movie on video.
100 Years at the Movies (1994)
(TV Movie)
The scene in American Graffiti in which John Milner and Carol spray the windshield of the other car is featured.
The scene in American Graffiti in which John Milner and Carol spray the windshield of the other car is featured.
The Universal Story (1995)
(TV Movie)
Williams/Howard scene and Dreyfuss/Sommers scene
Williams/Howard scene and Dreyfuss/Sommers scene
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: America's Greatest Movies (1998)
(TV Special)
This film is #77 on the list.
This film is #77 on the list.
The Making of 'American Graffiti' (1998)
(TV Movie)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Laughs: America's Funniest Movies (2000)
(TV Special)
This film is #43 on the list.
This film is #43 on the list.
Troldspejlet: Episode #25.4 (2001)
(TV Episode)
DVD release reviewed + footage used
DVD release reviewed + footage used
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002)
(TV Movie)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
clips used as part of the documentary
clips used as part of the documentary
MythBusters: Explosive Decompression/Frog Giggin'/Rear Axle (2004)
(TV Episode)
Clip used to demonstrate 'Rear Axel' myth
Clip used to demonstrate 'Rear Axel' myth
Tell Them Who You Are (2004)
Empire of Dreams: The Story of the 'Star Wars' Trilogy (2004)
(TV Movie)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2005)
(TV Movie)
Shows clips from the film
Shows clips from the film
AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to George Lucas (2005)
(TV Special)
It's featured
It's featured
I Love the '70s: Volume 2: 1973 (2006)
(TV Episode)
Shown as part of the 1973 episode of this show on VH1.
Shown as part of the 1973 episode of this show on VH1.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007)
(TV Movie)
This film is #62 on the list.
This film is #62 on the list.
Hollywood's Top Ten: Kennedy Era Movies (2011)
(TV Episode)
#1
#1
Hollywood's Top Ten: Cool Cars (2011)
(TV Episode)
#10
#10
Spoofed in
The Kentucky Fried Movie (1977)
Saturday Night Live: Phil Hartman/Gin Blossoms (1996)
(TV Episode)
Shot of Mel's Drive In used during 'You're The Man' sketch, with Mel changed to Sal
Shot of Mel's Drive In used during 'You're The Man' sketch, with Mel changed to Sal
The Simpsons: Summer of 4 Ft. 2 (1996)
(TV Episode)
When Homer wants to buy illegal fireworks he buys all kinds of stuff first, so that it looks like he'd buy fireworks everyday - just like the way Terry "The Toad" tries to get some booze in American Graffiti
When Homer wants to buy illegal fireworks he buys all kinds of stuff first, so that it looks like he'd buy fireworks everyday - just like the way Terry "The Toad" tries to get some booze in American Graffiti
The Simpsons: The Bart Wants What It Wants (2002)
(TV Episode)
As the Simpsons visit the filmstudio, they see how "Canadian Graffiti" is filmed
As the Simpsons visit the filmstudio, they see how "Canadian Graffiti" is filmed
