Connections
Referenced in
Punky Brewster: Take Me Out to the Ball Game (1984)
(TV Episode)
The show is mentioned by name.
The show is mentioned by name.
The Golden Child (1986)
The Golden Girls: Bedtime Story (1987)
(TV Episode)
While Rose is praying to God, she mentions that she doesn't understand the Spokesmodel category.
While Rose is praying to God, she mentions that she doesn't understand the Spokesmodel category.
Muppet Babies: This Little Piggy Went to Hollywood (1987)
(TV Episode)
Piggy imagines being on the show.
Piggy imagines being on the show.
The Charmings: A Charming Halloween (1987)
(TV Episode)
After the Magic Mirror breaks into song, Lillian retaliates, "Oh, save it for 'Star Search!'"
After the Magic Mirror breaks into song, Lillian retaliates, "Oh, save it for 'Star Search!'"
Lip Service (1988)
(TV Movie)
Married to the Mob (1988)
Cheers: I Kid You Not (1989)
(TV Episode)
Sam mentions the show by name.
Sam mentions the show by name.
Leisure Suit Larry 3: Passionate Patti in Pursuit of the Pulsating Pectorals! (1989)
(Video Game)
Mentioned in newspaper.
Mentioned in newspaper.
The Golden Girls: The Accurate Conception (1989)
(TV Episode)
Show is mentioned by name.
Show is mentioned by name.
Full House: Star Search (1989)
(TV Episode)
Joey gets on Star Search
Joey gets on Star Search
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Untamed Youth (1990)
(TV Episode)
"16 weeks on Star Search"
"16 weeks on Star Search"
Designing Women: Payne Grows Up (1990)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
Graveyard Shift (1990)
"Now we can get ya that audition on 'Star Search'"
"Now we can get ya that audition on 'Star Search'"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1990)
(TV Episode)
Tom: "Next, on 'Star Search'"
Tom: "Next, on 'Star Search'"
Tiny Toon Adventures: You Asked for It Again (1991)
(TV Episode)
The dog at the pet store says, "This ain't 'Star Search,' you know?"
The dog at the pet store says, "This ain't 'Star Search,' you know?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Stranded in Space (1991)
(TV Episode)
"Tonight on Star Search"
"Tonight on Star Search"
Doc Hollywood (1991)
"That's better dancing than I've seen on 'Star Search'"
"That's better dancing than I've seen on 'Star Search'"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: It Conquered the World (1991)
(TV Episode)
Joel: "One thing I wanna do is go on 'Star Search.'"
Joel: "One thing I wanna do is go on 'Star Search.'"
Designing Women: The Big Desk: Part 1 (1991)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by name.
Mentioned by name.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Space Travellers (1992)
(TV Episode)
"Star Search runner-up tissues"
"Star Search runner-up tissues"
Saved by the Bell: Teacher's Strike (1992)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned by one of the Valley High School nerds
Mentioned by one of the Valley High School nerds
The Tommyknockers (1993)
(TV Mini-Series)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Magic Voyage of Sinbad (1993)
(TV Episode)
"Next on Slave Search"
"Next on Slave Search"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus (1993)
(TV Episode)
Servo: (as Ed McMahon) Next up in the Junior vocalist category, Thailand!
Servo: (as Ed McMahon) Next up in the Junior vocalist category, Thailand!
Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: Gripes of Wrath (1994)
(TV Episode)
Dr. Prövenheim is a contestant on this show.
Dr. Prövenheim is a contestant on this show.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Dead Talk Back (1994)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "Were you on Star Search?"
Mike: "Were you on Star Search?"
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Colossus and the Headhunters (1994)
(TV Episode)
Mike: "I'm getting Nummy Muffin Coocol Butter all ready for the Westminster Dog Show . . . or 'Star Search.'"
Mike: "I'm getting Nummy Muffin Coocol Butter all ready for the Westminster Dog Show . . . or 'Star Search.'"
Boys on the Side (1995)
in the beginning, Robin (Mary-Louise Parker) mentions that she was almost on Star Search
in the beginning, Robin (Mary-Louise Parker) mentions that she was almost on Star Search
Saturday Night Live: Quentin Tarantino/Smashing Pumpkins (1995)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned during Leg Up
Title mentioned during Leg Up
Caught (1996)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (1997)
(TV Episode)
Servo: (as Ed McMahon) Ladies and gentlemen, in the junior dance competition, Shelley!
Servo: (as Ed McMahon) Ladies and gentlemen, in the junior dance competition, Shelley!
Out to Sea (1997)
Donnie Darko (2001)
Oz: Variety (2002)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Simpsons: 'Scuse Me While I Miss the Sky (2003)
(TV Episode)
Lisa reads Ed McMahon's book on astronomy, titled "Star Search."
Lisa reads Ed McMahon's book on astronomy, titled "Star Search."
Robot Chicken: Plastic Buffet (2005)
(TV Episode)
Electric Mayhem appears on the show
Electric Mayhem appears on the show
Beverly Kills (2005)
"I was a semi-finalist on Star Search"
"I was a semi-finalist on Star Search"
Shark: Starlet Fever (2007)
(TV Episode)
April says she was on Star Search.
April says she was on Star Search.
Kickin It Old Skool (2007)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
Gilmore Girls: Lorelai? Lorelai? (2007)
(TV Episode)
Lorelai talks about Alanis Morissette performing on the show.
Lorelai talks about Alanis Morissette performing on the show.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 18 June 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Dennis Miller references this show while talking about Ed Ed McMahon.
Dennis Miller references this show while talking about Ed Ed McMahon.
The O'Reilly Factor: Episode dated 15 August 2008 (2008)
(TV Episode)
Dennis Miller mentions this show by name in a rerun of a 'Miller Time' segment.
Dennis Miller mentions this show by name in a rerun of a 'Miller Time' segment.
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #8.109 (2010)
(TV Episode)
Britney Spears' time as a contestant is the subject of a $500 question
Britney Spears' time as a contestant is the subject of a $500 question
Modern Family: Truth Be Told (2010)
(TV Episode)
Denise mentions she drove Phil to a "Star Search" audition when they were a couple.
Denise mentions she drove Phil to a "Star Search" audition when they were a couple.
Big Bang Theory: A XXX Parody (2010)
(Video)
Sheldon suggest Leslie's research is more like Star Search, and that she should hire Ed McMahon as a lab assistant
Sheldon suggest Leslie's research is more like Star Search, and that she should hire Ed McMahon as a lab assistant
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.143 (2012)
(TV Episode)
A "Jaywalking" participant mentions that Britney Spears was on the show
A "Jaywalking" participant mentions that Britney Spears was on the show
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.157 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
Chelsea mentions the show by name.
Bob's Burgers: Mutiny on the Windbreaker (2012)
(TV Episode)
mentioned in dialogue
mentioned in dialogue
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.147 (2013)
(TV Episode)
Usher talks about competing on the show when he was young
Usher talks about competing on the show when he was young
Featured in
Just, Melvin: Just Evil (2000)
I Love the 80's 3-D: 1983 (2005)
(TV Episode)
1983 episode
1983 episode
20 to 1: Child Stars: Where Are They Now? (2008)
(TV Episode)
Clip of Britney Spears performing on a 1991 episode of this title shown when she is the subject of a segment.
Clip of Britney Spears performing on a 1991 episode of this title shown when she is the subject of a segment.
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Episode #1.418 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Clip from 1987 episode used to introduce spoof segment featuring Jimmy Fallon and Liv Tyler
Clip from 1987 episode used to introduce spoof segment featuring Jimmy Fallon and Liv Tyler
Me at the Zoo (2012)
clip of young Britney Spears singing "I Don't Care"
clip of young Britney Spears singing "I Don't Care"
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #21.10 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Clip of Christina Aguilera competing as a child
Clip of Christina Aguilera competing as a child
Spoofed in
Saturday Night Live: Jay Leno/The Neville Brothers (1986)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in Starsearch skit
Spoofed in Starsearch skit
