Connections
References
Steamboat Bill, Jr. (1928)
in a silent film, the facade of a house falls down around Silas Manchester
in a silent film, the facade of a house falls down around Silas Manchester
Bambi (1942)
the movie's title is seen on a marquee in Jay's fantasy
the movie's title is seen on a marquee in Jay's fantasy
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids (1972)
(TV Series)
Franklin says "Hey, hey, hey, it's Fat Albert" as Jay approaches the finish line
Franklin says "Hey, hey, hey, it's Fat Albert" as Jay approaches the finish line
The Towering Inferno (1974)
the TV movie about Jay is titled "The Cowering Inferno"
the TV movie about Jay is titled "The Cowering Inferno"
Marathon Man (1976)
title of episode alludes to title of the film
title of episode alludes to title of the film
Diff'rent Strokes (1978)
(TV Series)
Duke says he thought he was buying the rights to "Diff'rent Strokes" when he bought the rights to "Webster"
Duke says he thought he was buying the rights to "Diff'rent Strokes" when he bought the rights to "Webster"
Webster (1983)
(TV Series)
Duke asks Jay to wear a t-shirt promoting reruns of the series
Duke asks Jay to wear a t-shirt promoting reruns of the series
Cops (1989)
(TV Series)
an episode of the series is preempted for a TV movie about Jay
an episode of the series is preempted for a TV movie about Jay
The Little Mermaid (1989)
Jay mentions he is wearing Little Mermaid underwear
Jay mentions he is wearing Little Mermaid underwear
The Commish (1991)
(TV Series)
Jeremy mentions that he was on an episode of the series
Jeremy mentions that he was on an episode of the series
Last Action Hero (1993)
a film canister is labeled "The First Action Hero"
a film canister is labeled "The First Action Hero"
Spoofs
The Seven Year Itch (1955)
Jay imagines himself as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator with his dress blowing up
Jay imagines himself as a Marilyn Monroe impersonator with his dress blowing up
The Bad News Bears Go to Japan (1978)
Jay shows a clip of "The Bad News Mets" starring Tony Curtis
Jay shows a clip of "The Bad News Mets" starring Tony Curtis
Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Jay shows a clip parodying the boulder scene
Jay shows a clip parodying the boulder scene
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
Jay reviews a film telling the story from Ike Turner's point of view
Jay reviews a film telling the story from Ike Turner's point of view