"The Paul Behragam Talk Show" "Where's God When I'm Scared?" R&T Part 2 (TV Episode 2014)
A cutout of Neal Page was seen in a short sequence.
- A clip is shown in the teaser for the next week's show about Steve Martin.
"Siskel & Ebert" Steve Martin (TV Episode 1992)
Clips are shown of various Steve Martin movies, including this one.- A clip is shown in the teaser for the special rerunning next week about Steve Martin.
- One of the Video Picks of the Week (as part of a tribute to John Candy).
Underdog (TV Series 1964–1973)
Del can be heard watching it in the motel room.Airplane! (1980)
Shot of airplane exterior utilized in PT&A. Both are paramount pictures.Galaga (Video Game 1981)
Game appears in this filmShe's Having a Baby (1988)
During the shared bed motel scene playing to Neal's wife on TV at home, audio is heard from the then-unreleased John Hughes film, "I'd go barefoot!"
"Saturday Night Live" Steve Martin/Sting (TV Episode 1987)
Title mentioned by Steve Martin during his monologue."Siskel & Ebert" Who Framed Roger Rabbit/Aria/The Great Outdoors (TV Episode 1988)
Gene Siskel says that John Candy has succeeded in the movies only this once.- Referenced during the "Midnight Run" review.
- Referenced during the "Uncle Buck" review.
There's Nothing Out There (1991)
Video case is shown in a video store.
Three Coins in the Fountain (1954)
Neal sings the song on the busThe Flintstones (TV Series 1960–1966)
Del leads the passengers on the bus in singing the theme songThe Odd Couple (1968)
The scene in the hotel room when Del Griffith clears his sinuses is an ode to Felix Unger, who did the same in The Odd Couple.60 Minutes (TV Series 1968– )
"Do you ever watch 60 Minutes?"The Out of Towners (1970)
When Neal tells a hotel desk clerk he has "been wearing the same underwear since Tuesday," Del says "I can vouch for that." That remark is made several times by Gwen to confirm George's version of events in the earlier film about travel difficulties.
Anbe Sivam (2003)
Same plot- It is a remake as the plot says featuring Kevin Hart and Will Smith
Anbe Sivam (2003)
Starts similarly
Mr. Coconut (1989)
Raymond Wong's character washes his face in a sink filled with dirty laundry and then wipes his face with underwear. This scene spoofs the scene from Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987)."Bobby's World" Jets, Choo-Choos & Cars (TV Episode 1993)
Similar plot"Nash Bridges" ManHunt (TV Episode 2000)
Edie McClurg plays a car rental desk clerk almost identical to the car rental desk clerk agent she played in the film."Family Guy" Baby Not on Board (TV Episode 2008)
At the train station, Peter tells Lois that he bought some shower curtain rings that are filled with helium to make them light, a reference to Del Griffith in the PTA scene where he rips people off by selling his merchandise but telling everyone he is an earring salesman. Shortly after this, Lois yells at Peter, who proceeds to copy Del's monologue from the scene featuring Neal and Del's first night at the Braidwood Inn (even the music from the movie scene plays throughout).Himmatwala (2013)
The 'those aren't pillows' scene is spoofed