Connections
References
Police Academy (1984)
While Mary is watching The $100,000 Pyramid, Dick Clark mentions David Graf, who is a celebrity contestant on the show, appearing in the movie.
While Mary is watching The $100,000 Pyramid, Dick Clark mentions David Graf, who is a celebrity contestant on the show, appearing in the movie.
The Color Purple (1985)
Ms. Rain gives Precious the book of The Color Purple to read
Ms. Rain gives Precious the book of The Color Purple to read
The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986)
(TV Series)
Precious asks Miss Rain if she watches the show.
Precious asks Miss Rain if she watches the show.
Barfly (1987)
Cornrows mentions that she didn't like the movie.
Cornrows mentions that she didn't like the movie.
Referenced in
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Book of Eli/The Spy Next Door/Fish Tank (2010)
(TV Episode)
Alonso Duralde calls "Fish Tank" "An Education" poured through the filter of "Precious"
Alonso Duralde calls "Fish Tank" "An Education" poured through the filter of "Precious"
Richard Roeper & the Movies: RR's Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actress (2010)
(TV Episode)
Roeper discusses Mo'Nique's Oscar nomination
Roeper discusses Mo'Nique's Oscar nomination
Tosh.0: Make It Snow Girl (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
From Push to Precious (2010)
(Video)
Home entertainment bonus feature
Home entertainment bonus feature
The Office: Secretary's Day (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Michael
mentioned by Michael
Tosh.0: World's Worst Comedian (2010)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Entourage: Bottoms Up (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Ari
mentioned by Ari
Entourage: Tequila and Coke (2010)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Ari
mentioned by Ari
Faster (2010)
Roy calls Kenny a "bald-headed Precious"
Roy calls Kenny a "bald-headed Precious"
RuPaul's Drag Race: The Snatch Game (2011)
(TV Episode)
Stacy impersonates Mo'Nique's character from the film.
Stacy impersonates Mo'Nique's character from the film.
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #1.16 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Roger mentions that Paula Patton played the social worker in the film
Roger mentions that Paula Patton played the social worker in the film
Conan: Me. Coli (2011)
(TV Episode)
Title mentioned while introducing Gabourey Sidibe
Title mentioned while introducing Gabourey Sidibe
Hjelp, vi er i filmbransjen! (2011)
Seen on the shelf in the video store
Seen on the shelf in the video store
The Big Picture: November 2011 (2011)
(TV Episode)
Simon Thompson say the maid in "Tower Heist" got nominated for an Oscar for her performance in this movie
Simon Thompson say the maid in "Tower Heist" got nominated for an Oscar for her performance in this movie
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.12 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea argues that Loni Love was in the movie.
Chelsea argues that Loni Love was in the movie.
The Cleveland Show: Dancing with the Stools (2012)
(TV Episode)
Roberta is called Precious
Roberta is called Precious
Face Off: Triple Threat (2012)
(TV Episode)
title mentioned
title mentioned
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.31 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Loni Love mentions the movie by name.
Loni Love mentions the movie by name.
Community: Contemporary Impressionists (2012)
(TV Episode)
Troy mentions that Abed got Shirley a copy of "Precious" on DVD.
Troy mentions that Abed got Shirley a copy of "Precious" on DVD.
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.88 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea mentions auditioning for the title role.
Chelsea mentions auditioning for the title role.
Madea's Witness Protection (2012)
George realizes that the embezzled money is being sent to a fake person named Precious. Also, Tyler Perry was the producer of Precious.
George realizes that the embezzled money is being sent to a fake person named Precious. Also, Tyler Perry was the producer of Precious.
Glee: The New Rachel (2012)
(TV Episode)
Kitty calls Wade "Unique" Adams "Pre-Op Precious: Based on the Novel 'Barf' by Saphire".
Kitty calls Wade "Unique" Adams "Pre-Op Precious: Based on the Novel 'Barf' by Saphire".
Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.140 (2012)
(TV Episode)
Chelsea mentions the title character.
Chelsea mentions the title character.
Wedding Band: Personal Universe (2013)
(TV Episode)
Barry says "Precious" is the most overrated movie ever.
Barry says "Precious" is the most overrated movie ever.
Being Human: Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Mouth (2013)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Chelsea Lately: Episode #7.33 (2013)
(TV Episode)
The movie is mentioned by name.
The movie is mentioned by name.
Tosh.0: Fat Bottle Ninja (2013)
(TV Episode)
mentioned by Tosh
mentioned by Tosh
Shameless: Survival of the Fittest (2013)
(TV Episode)
Mentioned in dialogue
Mentioned in dialogue
Features
Two Women (1960)
Mary and Precious watch the movie on television and Precious has a fantasy centered around it.
Mary and Precious watch the movie on television and Precious has a fantasy centered around it.
The (New) $25,000 Pyramid (1973)
(TV Series)
Mary watches the show on television.
Mary watches the show on television.
Featured in
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Couples Retreat/Bronson/An Education (2009)
(TV Episode)
"Oscar Bait" song segment.
"Oscar Bait" song segment.
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Michael Jackson's This Is It/The House of the Devil/Gentlemen Broncos (2009)
(TV Episode)
Out in theatres in the Weekend Peekend
Out in theatres in the Weekend Peekend
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Men Who Stare at Goats/A Christmas Carol/Precious (2009)
(TV Episode)
Reviewed, clips shown
Reviewed, clips shown
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: The Rotten Tomatoes Show Year Endies (2009)
(TV Episode)
Mariah Carey wins best make-under, Ellen's Year Endies of the Year award for fresh faces
Mariah Carey wins best make-under, Ellen's Year Endies of the Year award for fresh faces
Richard Roeper & the Movies: RR's Oscar Predictions: Best Actress (2010)
(TV Episode)
Footage shown as Roeper discusses Gabourey Sidibe's Best Actress chances
Footage shown as Roeper discusses Gabourey Sidibe's Best Actress chances
Richard Roeper & the Movies: RR's Oscar Predictions: Best Picture (2010)
(TV Episode)
Footage shown as Roeper discusses the movie's Best Picture chances
Footage shown as Roeper discusses the movie's Best Picture chances
The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Alice in Wonderland/Stolen/Brooklyn's Finest (2010)
(TV Episode)
New on DVD in the Weekend Peekend
New on DVD in the Weekend Peekend
Great Movie Mistakes 2: The Sequel (2011)
(TV Movie)
Clips of mistakes shown
Clips of mistakes shown
Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.21 (2011)
(TV Episode)
a clip is shown during Jay Smith's segment
a clip is shown during Jay Smith's segment
Spoofed in
The Simpsons: Love Is a Many Strangled Thing (2011)
(TV Episode)
Spoofed in Homer's nightmare
Spoofed in Homer's nightmare
Blubberella (2011)
(one scene)
(one scene)
Robot Chicken: The Curious Case of the Box (2011)
(TV Episode)
giant Precious on the loose
giant Precious on the loose
