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References 

Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
Howard imitates Tarzan's call.
My Little Chickadee (1940)
In the opening scene, a "My Little Chickadee" movie poster is seen in Howard's apartment, only it stars Mae Nest and W.C. Fowls.
Casablanca (1942)
Adventures of Superman (1952)
Phil's line "It's a bird! It's a plane! No! It's a duck!"
The $64,000 Question (1955)
In the opening scene when watching TV, Howard comes across "The $64,000 Pyramid".
Star Trek (1966)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Monolith near Jupiter during Howard's space trip
Hawaii Five-O (1968)
Beverly steals the Cleveland PD gun and tells Howard, "Book him, Ducko (Dano)!"
Scooby Doo, Where Are You! (1969)
Police Lieutenant Welker is a nod to voice actor Frank Welker, who played various cops and sheriffs on the series.
The (New) $25,000 Pyramid (1973)
In the opening scene when watching TV, Howard comes across "The $64,000 Pyramid".
Jaws (1975)
The "Breeders of the Lost Stork" movie poster says 'from the creators of Beaks and Fowl Wars
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (1977)
The "Breeders of the Lost Stork" movie poster says 'from the creators of Beaks and Fowl Wars
Dance Fever (1979)
In the opening scene, Howard turns on the TV, and "Dance Frenzy!" is on.
Alien (1979)
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
A kid in the diner wears an "ESB" shirt
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
In the opening scene, a "Breeders of the Lost Stork" movie poster is seen in Howard's apartment.
Conan the Barbarian (1982)
Phil refers to Howard as "Conan."
Flashdance (1983)
In the opening scene, a "Splashdance" movie poster is seen in Howard's apartment.
2010 (1984)

Referenced in 

The Golden Girls: 'Twas the Nightmare Before Christmas (1986)
This film is mentioned by name
Metal Gear (1987)
Who's the Boss?: A Farewell to Nick (1987)
Samantha complains that she had to see it twice on the plane.
Designing Women: Howard the Date (1987)
Title reference
Romeo and Juliet Part II (1988)
The title is mentioned.
Glitch! (1988)
Mentioned.
Animaniacs: Video Review/When Mice Ruled the Earth (1993)
Seen on video store shelf in 'Video Review'
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Village of the Giants (1994)
Crow: Howard the Duck: behind the green door.
Your Studio and You (1995)
poster seen
Caroline in the City: Caroline and the Mugger (1995)
Caroline asks Dell if he is going to rent the movie while in Atlantic City
Casper: Casper vs. the Ultimate Fanboy/Field of Screams (1996)
During the cemetery gag in the closing credits, a tombstone containing a hat and duck feet reads "Howard: Rest in Peace."
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The She-Creature (1997)
"Howard the Duck was here"
Mulva: Zombie Ass Kicker! (2001)
mentioned in dialogue
Jar Jar's Walking Papers (2002)
After deleting Jar Jar, George Lucas wished he was able to delete Howard the Duck with his laptop.
Family Guy: Stuck Together, Torn Apart (2002)
When Joe, Peter, and Quagmire are in the police van, listening to people in the diner, a sound clip of Dr. Jenning as the Dark Overlord can be heard.
South Park: Free Hat (2002)
A statue of Howard the Duck appears in George Lucas' house
Saving 'Star Wars' (2004)
Referenced by a character
Little Britain: Episode #2.6 (2004)
Dennis thinks George Lucas directed this movie
Generation Jedi (2005)
The film is mentioned
Long-Term Relationship (2006)
mentioned in dialogue
The DiCaprio Code (2006)
Remastered DVD seen
Marvel Super Hero Challenge (2007)
Referenced by name
The Middleman: The Boy-Band Superfan Interrogation (2008)
Wendy refers to the duck as "Howard"
South Park: The China Probrem (2008)
Indiana jones is seen playing a Howard the Duck pinball machine in the lawyers daydream.
Best Worst Movie (2009)
Movie poster seen in background.
RiffTrax Live: Plan 9 from Outer Space (2009)
"I thought Howard the Duck was the Caddyshack 2 of bad movies".
The Nostalgia Critic: Jack Frost (2009)
The Nostalgia Critic says he didn't think anything could top "DuckTits" from "Howard The Duck", but Jack Frost's man boobs might.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The A-Team/The Karate Kid/Winter's Bone (2010)
Poster shown in "Why Are You in This Movie" segment introduction
Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
a onesheet for it is on display at the Suncoast store
The Talk: Episode dated 20 June 2011 (2011)
Holly Robinson Peete and Lea Thompson recall working together in the film Howard the Duck

Features 

Featured in 

I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1986 (2003)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (2004)
Clips are shown
Generation Jedi (2005)
Film clips are shown
The Nostalgia Critic: Howard the Duck (2008)
Reviewed, clips shown

Spoofs 

Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970)
When Howard is flying the ultralight aircraft he dives down and yells, "Tora! Tora! Tora!"

Spoofed in 

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