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The Elephant Man (1982)
(TV Movie)
References
Freaks (1932)
The Ten Commandments (1956)
Referenced in
Men Behaving Badly: The Fur Man Cometh
(TV Episode)
Jamie shouts 'I am not an animal, I'm a human being'
Jamie shouts 'I am not an animal, I'm a human being'
Soap: Episode #4.8 (1981)
(TV Episode)
Jessica mentions the movie when talking to Mary.
Jessica mentions the movie when talking to Mary.
Saturday Night Live: Rod Stewart (1981)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Raheem Abdul Mohammed on SNL Newsbreak
Title mentioned by Raheem Abdul Mohammed on SNL Newsbreak
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
One of the meatheads at the gym does an impersonation of the Elephant Man with a towel over his face.
One of the meatheads at the gym does an impersonation of the Elephant Man with a towel over his face.
The Young Ones: Bambi (1984)
(TV Episode)
Someone talks about John Hurt in the Elephant Man
Someone talks about John Hurt in the Elephant Man
The Terminator (1984)
The point about machines' inability to be reasoned with is referenced.
The point about machines' inability to be reasoned with is referenced.
The Fly (1986)
The Virgin Queen of St. Francis High (1987)
The name is mentioned
The name is mentioned
Married with Children: The Bald and the Beautiful (1989)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name
Mentioned by name
Ghostbusters II (1989)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Project Moonbase (1990)
(TV Episode)
Tom (as John Merrick): "I am not an animal!"
Tom (as John Merrick): "I am not an animal!"
The Local Stigmatic (1990)
Title is on theater marquee.
Title is on theater marquee.
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Mistaken Identity (1990)
(TV Episode)
Geoffrey says: "I am not an animal!"
Geoffrey says: "I am not an animal!"
Tiny Toon Adventures: Rainy Daze (1990)
(TV Episode)
One of Montana Max's rented friends screams out, "I am not an animal! I am a human being!"
One of Montana Max's rented friends screams out, "I am not an animal! I am a human being!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Lost Continent (1990)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "I am not an animal! I am a rubber model."
Tom: "I am not an animal! I am a rubber model."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: King Dinosaur (1990)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "I am not an animal!"
Joel: "I am not an animal!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Godzilla vs. the Sea Monster (1991)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "I am not an animal!"
Joel: "I am not an animal!"
Cool Head: Episode #1.4 (1991)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned by Phil Cool
Title mentioned by Phil Cool
Cool Head: Episode #1.5 (1991)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned and imitated by Phil Cool
Mentioned and imitated by Phil Cool
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (1991)
(TV Episode)
Crow's voice for Trumpy is an impression of John Hurt in this movie.
Crow's voice for Trumpy is an impression of John Hurt in this movie.
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991)
The Simpsons: Black Widower (1992)
(TV Episode)
In Lisa's thought bubble, Selma's boyfriend is John Merrick/The Elephant Man.
In Lisa's thought bubble, Selma's boyfriend is John Merrick/The Elephant Man.
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even (1992)
Melinda says, "I look like the Elephant Woman!"
Melinda says, "I look like the Elephant Woman!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Teenagers from Outer Space (1992)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "Looks like 'The Elephant Man' in the 25th century."
Joel: "Looks like 'The Elephant Man' in the 25th century."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Killer Shrews (1992)
(TV Episode)
"I am not an animal!"
"I am not an animal!"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Sword (1992)
(TV Episode)
Joel: I am not an animal!
Joel: I am not an animal!
Seinfeld: The Pick (1992)
(TV Episode)
Seinfeld yells "I am not an animal."
Seinfeld yells "I am not an animal."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Warrior of the Lost World (1993)
(TV Episode)
the dispatcher is John Merrick
the dispatcher is John Merrick
Larry King Live: Episode dated 27 July 1993 (1993)
(TV Episode)
Mel Brooks lists mosts of the films his Brooksfilms company produced
Mel Brooks lists mosts of the films his Brooksfilms company produced
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Voyage of Sinbad (1993)
(TV Episode)
"I am not an animal...oh yes I am"
"I am not an animal...oh yes I am"
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
The House of the Spirits (1993)
Renaissance Man (1994)
The Simpsons: Homer vs. Patty and Selma (1995)
(TV Episode)
Homer talks about this movie in a deleted scene
Homer talks about this movie in a deleted scene
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Angels' Revenge (1995)
(TV Episode)
A character in the film says, "I'm not a pawn shop," and Crow adds: "I'm a human being!"
A character in the film says, "I'm not a pawn shop," and Crow adds: "I'm a human being!"
Tank Girl (1995)
Tank Girl calls one of the kangaroo mutants Elephant Man
Tank Girl calls one of the kangaroo mutants Elephant Man
Ace Ventura (1996)
(Video Game)
Ace's Line "I am not an amphibian! I am a human being!"
Ace's Line "I am not an amphibian! I am a human being!"
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: Forbidden Fruit (1996)
(TV Episode)
Duckman walks around the street with a sack and hat on his head after being kicked out for sexual harrassment.
Duckman walks around the street with a sack and hat on his head after being kicked out for sexual harrassment.
In the Company of Men (1997)
Plump Fiction (1997)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies (1997)
(TV Episode)
Tom (as John Merrick): "Oh, no! Cops!"
Tom (as John Merrick): "Oh, no! Cops!"
Mean Guns (1997)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Horror of Party Beach (1997)
(TV Episode)
Servo: Hey, it's a John Hurt mask.
Servo: Hey, it's a John Hurt mask.
Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch (1997)
(TV Movie)
This film references The Elephant Man.
This film references The Elephant Man.
The X-Files: The Post-Modern Prometheus (1997)
(TV Episode)
Similar monologue and ending, with a star embracing the freak, and black and white.
Similar monologue and ending, with a star embracing the freak, and black and white.
Open Your Eyes (1997)
Kissing a Fool (1998)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Projected Man (1998)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "He meets John Merrick on the way out."
Tom: "He meets John Merrick on the way out."
Muertos de risa (1999)
The Human Condition (1999)
(Short)
All About My Mother (1999)
The Fly Papers: The Buzz on Hollywood's Scariest Insect (2000)
(TV Movie)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Freaks and Geeks: Girlfriends and Boyfriends (2000)
(TV Episode)
Lindsay asks if Nick has seen it
Lindsay asks if Nick has seen it
'The League of Gentlemen': Behind the Scenes (2000)
(TV Movie)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
The Cell (2000)
Saturday Night Live: Val Kilmer/U2 (2000)
(TV Episode)
referenced on Weekend update
referenced on Weekend update
Human Nature (2001)
Bubble Boy (2001)
One of Chloe's friends mockingly quotes "I'm not a monster. I'm a human being"
One of Chloe's friends mockingly quotes "I'm not a monster. I'm a human being"
From Hell (2001)
The Making of 'Cape Fear' (2001)
(Video)
Wolf Girl (2001)
(TV Movie)
In the movie Tim Curry introduces the Wolf Girl the same way Freddie Jones introduced the Elephant Man in 'Elephant Man, The (1980)'.
In the movie Tim Curry introduces the Wolf Girl the same way Freddie Jones introduced the Elephant Man in 'Elephant Man, The (1980)'.
Coupling: Dressed (2001)
(TV Episode)
In the bar, when Harry accuses Jane of being incapable of having sympathy towards a man like him, she responds that she cried at The Elephant Man.
In the bar, when Harry accuses Jane of being incapable of having sympathy towards a man like him, she responds that she cried at The Elephant Man.
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Mysteries of Love (2002)
(Video)
The Many Lives of Jason Voorhees (2002)
(Video)
The Sweetest Thing (2002)
Scoring Resident Evil (2002)
(Video)
I'm Alan Partridge: I Know What Alan Did Last Summer (2002)
(TV Episode)
Alan says "I know lying is wrong, but if the elephant man came in now in a blouse with some make up on, and said how do i look? would you say go and take that blushed off you mis-shapened elephant tranny or would you say you look nice... John" The fact that he calls the elephant man John means that he's refering to the character from this film named John and not the real elephant man who was named Joseph.
Alan says "I know lying is wrong, but if the elephant man came in now in a blouse with some make up on, and said how do i look? would you say go and take that blushed off you mis-shapened elephant tranny or would you say you look nice... John" The fact that he calls the elephant man John means that he's refering to the character from this film named John and not the real elephant man who was named Joseph.
House of the Dead (2003)
Upon seeing himself disfigured, Simon says "I'm the Elephant Man".
Upon seeing himself disfigured, Simon says "I'm the Elephant Man".
8 Simple Rules: Kerry's Video (2003)
(TV Episode)
Rory imitates the Elephant Man
Rory imitates the Elephant Man
Monk: Mr. Monk Goes to the Circus (2003)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Monk and Sharona
mentioned by Monk and Sharona
Little Britain: Bath of Beans (2003)
(TV Episode)
A teacher tells his children to read out an extract of a book in the style of the elephant man, they all do impressions of John Hurt in this movie.
A teacher tells his children to read out an extract of a book in the style of the elephant man, they all do impressions of John Hurt in this movie.
Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Kelis (2004)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in Acces Hollywood
Mentioned in Acces Hollywood
Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps: My Delicious Guava (2004)
(TV Episode)
Louise has a cuddly toy elephant named John Merrick
Louise has a cuddly toy elephant named John Merrick
I Am Not an Animal (2004)
(TV Series)
Series was named after the famous line this movie
Series was named after the famous line this movie
Z Channel: A Magnificent Obsession (2004)
(TV Movie)
Mentioned in a magazine article.
Mentioned in a magazine article.
You Think You Really Know Me: The Gary Wilson Story (2005)
The title is mentioned.
The title is mentioned.
Britain's 50 Greatest Comedy Sketches (2005)
(TV Movie)
Referenced by title
Referenced by title
Midnight Movies: From the Margin to the Mainstream (2005)
J. Hoberman mentions it. Also, poster is shown.
J. Hoberman mentions it. Also, poster is shown.
Queer as Folk: Episode #5.5 (2005)
(TV Episode)
Ted says that compared to him, the Elephant Man is a supermodel.
Ted says that compared to him, the Elephant Man is a supermodel.
Fear of the Flesh: The Making of 'The Fly' (2005)
(Video)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)
(Video)
In "Are You Hot?", Betty Boop's looks are compared to those of the Elephant Man.
In "Are You Hot?", Betty Boop's looks are compared to those of the Elephant Man.
Jeopardy!: 2006 Tournament of Champions Semifinal 3 (2006)
(TV Episode)
correct response in "Memorable Movies" category
correct response in "Memorable Movies" category
Hannah Montana: You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Zit Is About You (2006)
(TV Episode)
Oliver says "I am not an animal!"
Oliver says "I am not an animal!"
Frank Skinner: Live from the NIA Birmingham (2007)
(TV Movie)
Frank says that he's recently rewatched it for the first time since its initial release.
Frank says that he's recently rewatched it for the first time since its initial release.
Tripping the Rift: Skankenstein (2007)
(TV Episode)
T'nuk quotes the 'I am not an animal' line
T'nuk quotes the 'I am not an animal' line
The IT Crowd: The Dinner Party (2007)
(TV Episode)
Roy says: "It's just in case any sort of Elephant Man mob situation kicks off."
Roy says: "It's just in case any sort of Elephant Man mob situation kicks off."
Tripping the Rift: The Movie (2008)
(Video)
"I am not an animal"
"I am not an animal"
Interview with Chris Petit and Keith Griffiths (2008)
(Video)
Referenced by name
Referenced by name
Psycho Sleepover (2008)
At the end of the movie Ugly Jen has a sack over her head with a single eye-hole, like John Merrick.
At the end of the movie Ugly Jen has a sack over her head with a single eye-hole, like John Merrick.
Big River Man (2009)
Borut compares his farther Martin to the Elephant Man but in the Amazon
Borut compares his farther Martin to the Elephant Man but in the Amazon
Bad Movie Beatdown: The Jazz Singer (2009)
(TV Episode)
other successful films from 1980 are mentioned
other successful films from 1980 are mentioned
An Idiot Abroad: Karl Comes Home (2010)
(TV Episode)
It is mentioned as one of Karl's favorite movies.
It is mentioned as one of Karl's favorite movies.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Classics from the Vault: Changing Attitudes Toward Homosexuality (2011)
(TV Episode)
Roger mentions that John Hurt played the Elephant Man
Roger mentions that John Hurt played the Elephant Man
An Idiot Abroad: Swim with Dolphins (2011)
(TV Episode)
Karl mentions the title character.
Karl mentions the title character.
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Freaks & Geeks (2011)
(TV Episode)
One of suspects has Proteus syndrome and he claimed to be inherit with Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man.
One of suspects has Proteus syndrome and he claimed to be inherit with Joseph Merrick, the Elephant Man.
Psych: Let's Doo-Wop It Again (2012)
(TV Episode)
Shawn says, "Don't you dare go 'Elephant Man' on me!"
Shawn says, "Don't you dare go 'Elephant Man' on me!"
The Pirates! Band of Misfits (2012)
John Merrick (the Elephant Man) makes a cameo appearance.
John Merrick (the Elephant Man) makes a cameo appearance.
Gravity Falls: Summerween (2012)
(TV Episode)
Lazy Susan refers to Soos's costume as "Elephant Man."
Lazy Susan refers to Soos's costume as "Elephant Man."
An Idiot Abroad: The Short Way Around: China (2012)
(TV Episode)
Karl says it's one of his favourite movies because it doesn't have a happy ending.
Karl says it's one of his favourite movies because it doesn't have a happy ending.
Featured in
The 53rd Annual Academy Awards (1981)
(TV Special)
The 54th Annual Academy Awards (1982)
(TV Special)
The Skin Horse (1983)
Long clip of Merrick's first meeting with Mrs. Kendal followed by a short clip of Merrick getting into bed.
Long clip of Merrick's first meeting with Mrs. Kendal followed by a short clip of Merrick getting into bed.
Siskel & Ebert: Hollywood's New Vandalism (1986)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown. Roger Ebert uses it as an example of a movie in the color era that was made black and white.
Clips are shown. Roger Ebert uses it as an example of a movie in the color era that was made black and white.
Precious Images (1986)
I Am Not a Freak (1987)
(TV Movie)
two scenes shown
two scenes shown
Cinéma, de notre temps: David Lynch: Don't Look at Me (1989)
(TV Episode)
Clips from The Elephant Man featuring John Merrick are shown.
Clips from The Elephant Man featuring John Merrick are shown.
Jonathan Ross Presents for One Week Only: David Lynch (1990)
(TV Movie)
Clips from the film are used.
Clips from the film are used.
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993)
(TV Special)
The 68th Annual Academy Awards (1996)
(TV Special)
The Terrible Elephant Man Revealed (2001)
(Video)
Making-of documentary.
Making-of documentary.
Joseph Merrick: The Real Elephant Man (2005)
(Video)
clips shown and movie is commented
clips shown and movie is commented
I Love the 80's 3-D: 1980 (2005)
(TV Episode)
in the 1980 installment
in the 1980 installment
20 to 1: 50 to 01: Great Movie One Liners (2007)
(TV Episode)
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "I am not an animal! I am a human being!".
Some clips from this movie are shown in a segment on the line "I am not an animal! I am a human being!".
British Film Forever: Magic, Murder and Monsters: The Story of British Horror and Fantasy (2007)
(TV Episode)
Clips are shown
Clips are shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010)
(TV Episode)
Russell Brand's #5 Favorite Film
Russell Brand's #5 Favorite Film
Time Shift: All the Fun of the Fair (2011)
(TV Episode)
excerpts shown
excerpts shown
The Story of Film: An Odyssey: Episode #1.12 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clips shown
Clips shown
Spoofed in
SCTV Network: Pledge Week (1981)
(TV Episode)
the plot about the deformed Elephant Man
the plot about the deformed Elephant Man
Steve Martin's Best Show Ever (1981)
(TV Movie)
a sketch spoofing the film titled "The Elephant Guy"
a sketch spoofing the film titled "The Elephant Guy"
Police Squad!: A Substantial Gift (The Broken Promise) (1982)
(TV Episode)
Drebbin (mouth full @ dentists) says "I'm not an animal, I'm a human being"
Drebbin (mouth full @ dentists) says "I'm not an animal, I'm a human being"
Good-bye Cruel World (1983)
The Toxic Avenger (1984)
The Tall Guy (1989)
Batman Returns (1992)
I am not an animal
I am not an animal
The Critic: L.A. Jay (1994)
(TV Episode)
the hooded Elephant Man drives around Los Angeles in a sports car with three women
the hooded Elephant Man drives around Los Angeles in a sports car with three women
The Critic: A Pig Boy and His Dog (1994)
(TV Episode)
Jay says "I am a human being" like John Merrick in the film
Jay says "I am a human being" like John Merrick in the film
2 Stupid Dogs: The Rise and Fall of the Big Dog (1994)
(TV Episode)
Ambassador: I am not an animal, I am a politician!
Ambassador: I am not an animal, I am a politician!
The Critic: Lady Hawke (1995)
(TV Episode)
in a black and white flashback, Jay is presented as an unusual medical specimen
in a black and white flashback, Jay is presented as an unusual medical specimen
What Dreams May Come (1998)
Saturday Night Live: Kelsey Grammer/Sheryl Crow (1998)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in Mr. Peepers sketch
Spoofed in Mr. Peepers sketch
Wild Wild West (1999)
Loveless' line "I am *not* an animal!"
Loveless' line "I am *not* an animal!"
Little Nicky (2000)
Yeti: A Love Story (2006)
(Video)
A scene in the movie is a direct spoof on Elephant Man
A scene in the movie is a direct spoof on Elephant Man
Greg the Bunny: Blue Velveteen (2006)
(TV Episode)
John Merrick is portrayed as a character in the episode.
John Merrick is portrayed as a character in the episode.
Family Guy: Bill & Peter's Bogus Journey (2007)
(TV Episode)
John Merrik is dating a girl
John Merrik is dating a girl
Muchachada nui: Episode #3.12 (2009)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in segment "El Hombre Elefante 2".
Spoofed in segment "El Hombre Elefante 2".
