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Referenced in
Working Girl (1988)
The Siskel & Ebert 500th Anniversary Special (1989)
Siskel and Ebert quarrel about the film (in an archive clip).
Siskel and Ebert quarrel about the film (in an archive clip).
Saved by the Bell: Pinned to the Mat (1989)
Jessie says, "Why don't you go back into the mist with the other gorillas?"
Jessie says, "Why don't you go back into the mist with the other gorillas?"
The Kids in the Hall: Episode #1.3 (1989)
Kevin mentions the film after the gorilla sketch
Kevin mentions the film after the gorilla sketch
Married with Children: High I.Q. (1992)
Marcie about Al and Jefferson who fail completely at assembling the work bench: "Look, Peggy. Husbands in the mist."
Marcie about Al and Jefferson who fail completely at assembling the work bench: "Look, Peggy. Husbands in the mist."
Animaniacs: Useless Facts/The Senses/The World Can Wait/Kiki's Kitten (1993)
Title appears on sign and in dialogue.
Title appears on sign and in dialogue.
Captain Planet and the Planeteers: Gorillas Will Be Missed (1994)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Full House: You Pet It, You Bought It (1994)
Danny suggests Kimmy watch it to see her relatives.
Danny suggests Kimmy watch it to see her relatives.
The Nanny: Take Back Your Mink (1994)
The film is mentioned by name.
The film is mentioned by name.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Red Zone Cuba (1994)
Tom: "Why'd they bring Dian Fossey?"
Tom: "Why'd they bring Dian Fossey?"
Strange Days (1995)
Captain Planet and the Planeteers: Dirty Politics (1995)
Captain Planet refers to two corrupt officials saying "*These* gorillas won't be missed", referring to the earlier title "Gorillas Will Be Missed" which got its title from the movie.
Captain Planet refers to two corrupt officials saying "*These* gorillas won't be missed", referring to the earlier title "Gorillas Will Be Missed" which got its title from the movie.
Very Important Pennis: Very Important Pennis: Part 1 (1996)
Robin Williams tells Dennis he was turned down for this for being too hairy.
Robin Williams tells Dennis he was turned down for this for being too hairy.
A Personal History of British Cinema by Stephen Frears (1997)
Poster of this movie is shown.
Poster of this movie is shown.
Game-On: Episode #3.2 (1998)
The video is seen
The video is seen
Mighty Joe Young (1998)
Instinct (1999)
Life-changing experiences among the big apes.
Life-changing experiences among the big apes.
The 'Alien' Saga (2002)
Anglian Lives: Alan Partridge (2003)
Alan claims this is his least favourite film as it's a tragic waste of Sigourney Weaver.
Alan claims this is his least favourite film as it's a tragic waste of Sigourney Weaver.
The Car Keys (2003)
laurent talks about it in the movie
laurent talks about it in the movie
Tripping the Rift: Cool Whip (2004)
The principals pass a woman studying a gorilla in the jungle
The principals pass a woman studying a gorilla in the jungle
Shadows of the Bat: The Cinematic Saga of the Dark Knight - The Gathering Storm (2005)
Poster seen in the background of a photograph of Peter Guber and Jon Peters.
Poster seen in the background of a photograph of Peter Guber and Jon Peters.
Vecinos: Venta de garage (2005)
Mentioned by name by Frankie.
Mentioned by name by Frankie.
Wedding Slashers (2006)
comment about Sigorney Weaver with the apes
comment about Sigorney Weaver with the apes
Psych: 65 Million Years Off (2007)
Gus' guess.
Gus' guess.
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
The mission title "Ghillies in the Mist" is a reference to the movie title
The mission title "Ghillies in the Mist" is a reference to the movie title
Avatar (2009)
Sigourney Weavers character gives the same advice "stand your ground" for charging gorillas and charging giant hammerhead rhinoceroses in both movies.
Sigourney Weavers character gives the same advice "stand your ground" for charging gorillas and charging giant hammerhead rhinoceroses in both movies.
Saturday Night Live: Sigourney Weaver/The Ting Tings (2010)
Mentioned in Sigourney Weaver's opening monologue
Mentioned in Sigourney Weaver's opening monologue
Players: Grand Re-opening (2010)
mentioned by Bruce
mentioned by Bruce
Saturday Night Live: Dana Carvey/Linkin Park (2011)
A still of Sigourney Weaver in "Gorillas in the Mist" is shown during Dana Carvey's opening monologue.
A still of Sigourney Weaver in "Gorillas in the Mist" is shown during Dana Carvey's opening monologue.
Mike & Molly: Joyce & Vince and Peaches & Herb (2011)
Molly: "I'm like Amelia Earhart, or that woman that lives with the gorillas... I can't think of her name, Sigourney Weaver played her in the movie."
Molly: "I'm like Amelia Earhart, or that woman that lives with the gorillas... I can't think of her name, Sigourney Weaver played her in the movie."
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.174 (2011)
"Bernie the Gorilla" claims to have been in the film
"Bernie the Gorilla" claims to have been in the film
Modern Family: Planes, Trains and Cars (2012)
mentioned by Phil
mentioned by Phil
Featured in
The Universal Story (1995)
clip shown
clip shown
Hollywood's Top Ten: You're an Animal (2011)
Honorable mention
Honorable mention
Spoofed in
The Curse of Monkey Island (1997)
Mr. Fossey in Monkey Island 3 lives amongst gorillas.
Mr. Fossey in Monkey Island 3 lives amongst gorillas.
