Remake of
Down to Earth (1947)
References
Citizen Kane (1941)
Cover Girl (1944)
- Gene Kelly plays a club owner from the big band era named "Danny McGuire" in both; Danny's backstory in Xanadu sounds suspiciously like a version of "Cover Girl" without the happy ending.
Singin' in the Rain (1952)
- Kira and Sonny wear slickers and carry umbrellas like in the opening title sequence of "Singin in the Rain"
The Wiz (1978)
Referenced in
"Saturday Night Live: Olivia Newton-John (#7.20)" (1982)
- Referenced during cold opening
The Orkly Kid (1985)
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Crispin Glover has this film's poster on his bedroom wall.
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane (1990)
- A band on the list is named "The Nine Sisters." That is the name of the group that Sonny Malone asked to paint a cover for in "Xanadu."
Hudson Hawk (1991)
"NewsRadio: The Secret of Management (#4.9)" (1998)
- Mr. James' original concept of his mansion, but without the dorky name
Free Enterprise (1998)
- Movie poster at theater.
"Action: Re-Enter the Dragon (#1.2)" (1999)
- Peter reminds Asher that Joel Silver also made Xanadu
Drowning Mona (2000)
"Gilmore Girls: I Solemnly Swear (#3.11)" (2003)
- Francie says that Rory is displaying "Xanadu levels of insanity."
"Will & Grace: Leo Unwrapped (#5.20)" (2003)
- Will and Jack have the DVD and talk about scenes in it
It's Latter-Day Night! Live Comedy (2003) (V)
- "Xanadu" is one of the songs played by Hymnfir.
"Corner Gas: Face Off (#1.12)" (2004)
- Lacey mentions this as her favourite movie.
"Gilmore Girls: Women of Questionable Morals (#5.11)" (2005)
- Lorelai calls the inn "a snowy Xanadu of goodness."
When Disco Ruled the World (2005) (TV)
- discussed
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
- While reading a cast list for another film, Gay Perry mentions Michael Beck was the lead in "Xanadu."
Getting Into the Action (2006) (V)
- Mentioned by Peter Dragon in clip from episode 2 of Action
The Ten (2007)
- title on videotape
"Lost: Eggtown (#4.4)" (2008)
- Hurley asks Sawyer if he wants to watch Xanadu
"It Takes Two: Series 3 Grand Final (#3.10)" (2008)
- Dannii Minogue performs the title song.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-06-09)" (2008)
- This film is referenced during footage of director Robert Greenwald.
"Psych: Talk Derby to Me (#3.7)" (2008)
- Juliet claims that this movie influenced her to learn how to rollerskate.
Featured in
"Friends: The One Where Ross and Rachel... You Know (#2.15)" (1996)
- Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe are watching it on their new TV.
Hollywood Rocks the Movies: The 1970s (2002) (TV)
"I Love the '80s: 1980 (#1.1)" (2002)
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
Los Angeles Plays Itself (2003)
- footage appears throughout
The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made (2004) (V)
- Clips are shown
Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House (2007) (TV)
- featured clips behind projector while singing from this movie's songs.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-02-01)" (2008)
- A clip from this film is shown while talking about Robert Greenwald.
"The O'Reilly Factor: (2008-04-04)" (2008)
- A scenes from this film was ranked #2 on Bill's list of the worst in films.
"20 to 1: Crazy Customs (#6.5)" (2008)
- Clips shown in a segment on rollerskating.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Echelon Conspiracy/Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun Li/Crossing Over (#1.1)" (2009)
- Footage is shown when referenced
Spoofed in
Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
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