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References
The Ice Follies of 1939 (1939)
The Valley of Decision (1945)
Love Letters (1945)
Mildred Pierce (1945)
The Lost Weekend (1945)
mentioned in Academy Awards sequence
mentioned in Academy Awards sequence
The Bells of St. Mary's (1945)
Leave Her to Heaven (1945)
The Secret Storm (1954)
Referenced in
Police Squad!: Rendezvous at Big Gulch (Terror in the Neighborhood) (1982)
A Joan Crawford lookalike pays off the mob at the "Mommie Dearest Day Care Center"
A Joan Crawford lookalike pays off the mob at the "Mommie Dearest Day Care Center"
Dallas: Mama Dearest (1982)
title reference
title reference
Webster: Thanksgiving Show (1984)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
Cheers: Money Dearest (1986)
Title reference
Title reference
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
Dallas: Daddy Dearest (1989)
title reference
title reference
Mummy Dearest (1990)
title reference
title reference
Skinned Alive (1990)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (1991)
Servo: And remember, no wire hangers
Servo: And remember, no wire hangers
Dolly Dearest (1991)
title reference
title reference
Who's the Boss?: Grandmommie Dearest (1991)
title reference
title reference
Roseanne: Mommy Nearest (1992)
title reference
title reference
Silk Stalkings: Daddy Dearest (1993)
title reference
title reference
The Critic: A Little Deb Will Do You (1994)
Eleanor says, "No more wire hangers" like Joan Crawford in the film
Eleanor says, "No more wire hangers" like Joan Crawford in the film
Wigstock: The Movie (1995)
sequence involving Lypsinka
sequence involving Lypsinka
High Society: The Family Jewels (1996)
Dott says: "Oh look, baby hangers... from the Joan Crawford Collection."
Dott says: "Oh look, baby hangers... from the Joan Crawford Collection."
Cybill: Three Women and a Dummy (1996)
Cybill and the waiter watch and discuss the movie.
Cybill and the waiter watch and discuss the movie.
Inside Out (1997)
A woman jokes about wire hangers not being an issue in her celebrity family anymore
A woman jokes about wire hangers not being an issue in her celebrity family anymore
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Witch (1997)
Is referenced in the dialogue: "So mommie dearest really is... Mommie Dearest."
Is referenced in the dialogue: "So mommie dearest really is... Mommie Dearest."
Relax... It's Just Sex (1998)
The Parent Trap (1998)
Mommie Queerest (1998)
title reference
title reference
Mummy Dearest: A Horror Tradition Unearthed (1999)
title reference
title reference
Double Platinum (1999)
Forever Fabulous (1999)
When Loreli finds Corrine's clothes scattered about the room, she says, "I can understand why Miss Joan Crawford's children had a bizarre fear of wire clothes hangers, but I am stumped here."
When Loreli finds Corrine's clothes scattered about the room, she says, "I can understand why Miss Joan Crawford's children had a bizarre fear of wire clothes hangers, but I am stumped here."
Gabriel Knight 3: Blood of the Sacred, Blood of the Damned (1999)
Joan Crawford referenced by name, as well as the wire hanger scene
Joan Crawford referenced by name, as well as the wire hanger scene
Scream 3 (2000)
The Next Best Thing (2000)
Gilmore Girls: Pilot (2000)
Lorelai: "You're not going to give me the Mommie Dearest treatment forever, are you?
Lorelai: "You're not going to give me the Mommie Dearest treatment forever, are you?
Grosse Pointe: Mommy Dearest (2000)
episode title
episode title
Boys Life 3 (2000)
In Inside Out, a woman jokes about wire hangers not being an issue in her celebrity family anymore
In Inside Out, a woman jokes about wire hangers not being an issue in her celebrity family anymore
Josie and the Pussycats (2001)
Reba: Mommy Nearest (2002)
title reference
title reference
Die, Mommie, Die! (2003)
numerous references, mostly with Barbara
numerous references, mostly with Barbara
Gilmore Girls: The Hobbit, the Sofa, and Digger Stiles (2003)
Sookie laments her lack of parenting skills, calling herself Mommie Dearest.
Sookie laments her lack of parenting skills, calling herself Mommie Dearest.
ER: Touch & Go (2004)
"Mommy Dearest"
"Mommy Dearest"
One on One: Lost in the Headlights (2004)
Breanna recites part of the "No more wire hangers" speech
Breanna recites part of the "No more wire hangers" speech
Aya mi òwòn: Madam Dearest (2005)
title reference
title reference
The Simpsons: Mommie Beerest (2005)
title reference
title reference
Jeopardy!: 2005 Ultimate Tournament of Champions Round 1, Game 37 (2005)
mentioned in a clue in "She's Lost Control" category
mentioned in a clue in "She's Lost Control" category
Veronica Mars: Kanes and Abel's (2005)
"Chill out, Mommie Dearest."
"Chill out, Mommie Dearest."
Night of the Dog (2005)
Character references Joan Crawford from Mommie Dearest
Character references Joan Crawford from Mommie Dearest
The Lady in Question Is Charles Busch (2005)
Busch talks about his approach to his drag act - that his female personas were like the Crawford of Mommie Dearest.
Busch talks about his approach to his drag act - that his female personas were like the Crawford of Mommie Dearest.
Mario Cantone: Laugh Whore (2005)
mentioned during the show
mentioned during the show
Destroy All Humans! (2005)
A woman mentions the title of the film, and Joan Crawford, who the film is about.
A woman mentions the title of the film, and Joan Crawford, who the film is about.
Mommy Deadest (2006)
title reference
title reference
Another Gay Movie (2006)
Andy's mother signs her notes as "Mommie Dearest," and early in the film, pulls a wire hangar out of his closet--a reference to the famous "No wire hangers!" scene.
Andy's mother signs her notes as "Mommie Dearest," and early in the film, pulls a wire hangar out of his closet--a reference to the famous "No wire hangers!" scene.
Inland Empire (2006)
Nikki receives a phonce call from her agent (named "Greg") who tells her she got a starring role in a picture, to which Nikki cries out "Greeeg!!! I got it, I got it!!!"
Nikki receives a phonce call from her agent (named "Greg") who tells her she got a starring role in a picture, to which Nikki cries out "Greeeg!!! I got it, I got it!!!"
Glass House: The Good Mother (2006)
Tagline: "She makes Mommie Dearest look like an angel."
Tagline: "She makes Mommie Dearest look like an angel."
Thr3e (2006)
over-the-top mother figure (she's even called "mommie dearest" at one point)
over-the-top mother figure (she's even called "mommie dearest" at one point)
Mommie Dearest (2007)
title reference
title reference
Family Guy: Peter's Two Dads (2007)
When Stewie is recounting how Lois hit him to Rupert, he screams "I love you mommie dearest" to Lois.
When Stewie is recounting how Lois hit him to Rupert, he screams "I love you mommie dearest" to Lois.
The Best Years: Mommie Dearest (2007)
Title references the film
Title references the film
Tofu the Vegan Zombie in Zombie Dearest (2007)
title reference
title reference
Supernatural: Bedtime Stories (2007)
mentioned by Dean
mentioned by Dean
Mommy Rearest (2008)
title reference
title reference
ER: Under Pressure (2008)
Gates calls Sam "Mommy Dearest"
Gates calls Sam "Mommy Dearest"
Desperate Housewives: Free (2008)
Bob tells Lee he behaves like Faye Dunaway in "Mommie Dearest".
Bob tells Lee he behaves like Faye Dunaway in "Mommie Dearest".
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Million Dollar Movie Week 2 (2009)
Subject of a $1,000 question
Subject of a $1,000 question
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List: Maggie's Bucket List (2009)
Kathy mentions the film.
Kathy mentions the film.
Zombie Dearest (2009)
title reference
title reference
General Hospital: Episode #1.11884 (2009)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Men Who Stare at Goats/A Christmas Carol/Precious (2009)
Dylan Cobean says Mo'Nique in "Precious" would make Joan Crawford from "Mommie Dearest" call social services
Dylan Cobean says Mo'Nique in "Precious" would make Joan Crawford from "Mommie Dearest" call social services
Twelve (2010)
"Mommy dearest"
"Mommy dearest"
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.134 (2010)
Subject of a $5,000 question
Subject of a $5,000 question
The Nostalgia Critic: Drop Dead Fred (2010)
Critic: "No more wire hangers!"
Critic: "No more wire hangers!"
CSI: Miami: Mommie Deadest (2010)
Episode title
Episode title
You Again (2010)
Marni refers to herself as "Marni Dearest."
Marni refers to herself as "Marni Dearest."
Zevo-3: Daddy Dearest (2010)
Title reference.
Title reference.
The Cleveland Show: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Roberta? (2011)
"Mommy Un-dearest"
"Mommy Un-dearest"
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Snatch Game (2011)
Multiple references to the film are made.
Multiple references to the film are made.
Hellraiser: Revelations (2011)
"Mommy Dearest"
"Mommy Dearest"
Supernatural: Mommy Dearest (2011)
Title reference. Dean's answer to Eve's offer to work for her ("Beat me with a wire hanger, the answer is still no") is a reference to a famous abusive scene from the 1981 movie "Mommy Dearest" and is a sly stab at Eve's misplaced pride in her maternal qualities.
Title reference. Dean's answer to Eve's offer to work for her ("Beat me with a wire hanger, the answer is still no") is a reference to a famous abusive scene from the 1981 movie "Mommy Dearest" and is a sly stab at Eve's misplaced pride in her maternal qualities.
The Cinema Snob: Pieces (2011)
"Wait until she finds out there's wire hangers in his closet."
"Wait until she finds out there's wire hangers in his closet."
House M.D.: Runaways (2012)
mentioned by House
mentioned by House
Hot in Cleveland: Life with Lucci (2012)
Victoria says Emmy's script makes her look like "some deranged 'Mommie Dearest'."
Victoria says Emmy's script makes her look like "some deranged 'Mommie Dearest'."
Glee: Heart (2012)
Rachel's evening bathroom routine includes an "ice water fath bath à la Joan Crawford in 'Mommie Dearest'."
Rachel's evening bathroom routine includes an "ice water fath bath à la Joan Crawford in 'Mommie Dearest'."
Featured in
Precious Images (1986)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003)
Joan Crawford is #41 on the "Villains" list.
Joan Crawford is #41 on the "Villains" list.
I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1981 (2003)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movie Quotes: America's Greatest Quips, Comebacks and Catchphrases (2005)
The quote "No wire hangers, ever!" is #72 on the list.
The quote "No wire hangers, ever!" is #72 on the list.
Mommie Dearest: Joan Lives On (2006)
Documentary About the Making
Documentary About the Making
Mommie Dearest: Life with Joan (2006)
Documentary About the Making Of
Documentary About the Making Of
Mommie Dearest: The Revival of Joan (2006)
Documentary About the Making Of
Documentary About the Making Of
The Last Days of Left Eye (2007)
The wire hanger scene plays when Lisa describes her teen years when she lived with her Nana.
The wire hanger scene plays when Lisa describes her teen years when she lived with her Nana.
Spoofed in
The Tomb (1986)
Jackie's Back! (1999)
Family Guy: A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas (2001)
Lois freaks out over paper towels, a parody of the wire hangers scene.
Lois freaks out over paper towels, a parody of the wire hangers scene.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (2002)
The ice cream lady who yells at Tommy is a parody of one of Joan Crawfords freakouts from Mommy Dearest.
The ice cream lady who yells at Tommy is a parody of one of Joan Crawfords freakouts from Mommy Dearest.
Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005)
Wire Hangers routine
Wire Hangers routine
Another Gay Movie (2006)
The character Mrs. Wilson gets very upset over wire hangers, holds an Ajax like cleaner when complaining about crumbs, and signs pictures as "Mommie Dearest"
The character Mrs. Wilson gets very upset over wire hangers, holds an Ajax like cleaner when complaining about crumbs, and signs pictures as "Mommie Dearest"
Another Gay Sequel: Gays Gone Wild! (2008)
characters quote dialogue from final scenes.
characters quote dialogue from final scenes.
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Snatch Game (2011)
RuPaul and Mariah spoof the "walk me to my car" scene and RuPaul cries "Tina! Bring me the axe!".
RuPaul and Mariah spoof the "walk me to my car" scene and RuPaul cries "Tina! Bring me the axe!".
NCIS: Out of the Frying Pan (2011)
Leon refers to Nick's dad as "Daddy Dearest."
Leon refers to Nick's dad as "Daddy Dearest."
