Movie connections for
The Buddy Holly Story (1978) More at IMDbPro »

References

"Toast of the Town" (1948)
 -  In the movie, Buddy Holly and The Crickets appear on the Ed Sullivan Show.
"Bandstand" (1952)
 -  Maria's aunt tells Buddy after leaves her home that she recognizes him from his appearance ob ''Bandstand''

Referenced in

"Saturday Night Live: Gary Busey/Eubie Blake and Gregory Hines (#4.14)" (1979)
 -  Mentioned several times during the cold opening
Can't Buy Me Love (1987)
Look Who's Talking (1989)
Saturday Night Live 25 (1999) (TV)
 -  Referenced by Fernando
"High Chaparall: (#2.4)" (2004)
 -  Mentioned by name
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-02-25)" (2008)
 -  Bill references this film by title during video of Garry Busey's awkward encounter with Jennifer Gardner at the 80th Anual Academy Awards red carpet.
Comedy Central Roast of Larry the Cable Guy (2009) (TV)
 -  Lisa Lampanelli says that Gary Busey was in this movie and whole bunch of others that nobody saw

Featured in

"Behind the Music: The Day the Music Died (#2.19)" (1999)
 -  clips
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002) (TV)

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