Connections
References
The Blob (1958)
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
(TV Series)
George says he wants to stay up late to watch the Johnny Carson show, because Joan Rivers is hosting
George says he wants to stay up late to watch the Johnny Carson show, because Joan Rivers is hosting
Shaft (1971)
The "Shaft" theme is heard as Mark goes to the BLSA meeting.
The "Shaft" theme is heard as Mark goes to the BLSA meeting.
The Price Is Right (1972)
(TV Series)
in a scene near the end of the movie, Gordon says "Mark Watson, come on down!"
in a scene near the end of the movie, Gordon says "Mark Watson, come on down!"
Food Fight (1982)
(Video Game)
This arcade game is seen in the cafeteria.
This arcade game is seen in the cafeteria.
The Cosby Show (1984)
(TV Series)
Referenced in
Murphy Brown: Soul Man (1989)
(TV Episode)
title reference
title reference
Far Out Man (1990)
C. Thomas Howell says he was the black guy in "Soul Man"
C. Thomas Howell says he was the black guy in "Soul Man"
Blood Massacre (1991)
Cardboard Cutout seen at video store.
Cardboard Cutout seen at video store.
American Dad!: With Friends Like Steve's (2006)
(TV Episode)
On university sign is written: "They almost filmed "Soul man" here".
On university sign is written: "They almost filmed "Soul man" here".
Totally Awesome (2006)
(TV Movie)
the narrator, ben stein, mentions this movie before charlie goes to the door to meet kimberly
the narrator, ben stein, mentions this movie before charlie goes to the door to meet kimberly
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Dee Reynolds: Shaping America's Youth (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue by Dennis
Mentioned in dialogue by Dennis
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.128 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Kristen Bell says as a joke that it's her favorite scary movie
Kristen Bell says as a joke that it's her favorite scary movie
How I Met Your Mother: The Naked Truth (2011)
(TV Episode)
Barney says he pulled a "Soul Man" in order to sleep with a girl that only dated black guys
Barney says he pulled a "Soul Man" in order to sleep with a girl that only dated black guys
The Cinema Snob Movie (2012)
(Video)
Referenced in dialogue
Referenced in dialogue
Scenes from a Gay Marriage (2012)
Darren and Luce refer to the film by title.
Darren and Luce refer to the film by title.
Featured in
I Love the '80s Strikes Back: 1986 (2003)
(TV Episode)
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
Footage from this film was edited into this mini-series.
Spoofs
The Paper Chase (1973)
The scenes in Professor Banks's classroom, and the portrayal of Banks by James Earl Jones, parody the classroom scenes with John Houseman in The Paper Chase
The scenes in Professor Banks's classroom, and the portrayal of Banks by James Earl Jones, parody the classroom scenes with John Houseman in The Paper Chase
Purple Rain (1984)
Spoofed in
Totally Awesome (2006)
(TV Movie)
when charlie puts on tanning cream and a jeri curl wig to meet Kimberly, this is spoofing soul man
when charlie puts on tanning cream and a jeri curl wig to meet Kimberly, this is spoofing soul man
