Movie connections for
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)

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References

Odor-Able Kitty (1945)
 -  French guy is called "Pepé le Pew"/first appearance in this cartoon
The Amityville Horror (1979)
 -  A voice shouts "Get Out" at Cal Naughton Jr
"Manimal" (1983)
 -  At the dinner table Cal compares Jesus to a shapeshifter like in the tv show Manimal
Firestarter (1984)
 -  When Cal is talking to the doctor about Ricky's condition he says "like he can start fires with his mind"
"The Golden Girls" (1985)
 -  Ricky tells Cal his friendship is special like Rue McClanahan in Golden Girls. He also tells Susan that McClanahan's role on the show makes her a winner on the scale of people such as legendary Miami Dolphins coach Don Shula.
Highlander (1986)
 -  In conversation with Girard, Bobby says "I feel like I'm in 'Highlander'".
"The Oprah Winfrey Show" (1986)
 -  When Ricky tell Cal the how much his friendship means he says its like an Oprah moment. He also calls out for Ms. Winfrey to save her from allegedly being burned alive, along with Tom Cruise, and God(by many names).
Days of Thunder (1990)
 -  When Ricky thinks he's on fire and running around the track, he calls out for Tom Cruise to help him.
"The Real World" (1992)
 -  Ricky says he sent an application to this show
"Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman" (1993)
 -  When Ricky's wife talks about her kids she said she didn't give them wimpy names like Dr. Quinn and Medicine Woman
"Walker, Texas Ranger" (1993)
 -  Ricky's sons are named Walker and Texas Ranger
The Lion King (1994)
 -  After Ricky crashes, Girard crosses the finish line and says, "Hakuna Matata, Bitches!"
Baby Einstein Language Nursery (1999) (V)
 -  Ricky mentions "Baby Einstein videos"
Old School (2003)
 -  After Ricky Bobby's big crash, he crawls out of his car and thinks he is on fire, losing his composure completely. In 'Old School', Will Ferrel wears a mascot suit that does indeed catch fire, and losing his composure in the next scene (while screaming "Keep our composure!"). Both sequences end with Will Ferrel wearing only white briefs.

Referenced in

ESPY Awards (2006) (TV)
 -  There was a mock commercial for the movie.
Reel Comedy: Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) (TV)
 -  Promotional special for the film
"CSI: NY: People with Money (#3.1)" (2006)
 -  There is a billboard for the film, visible in the background, when Mac is on the street towards the end of the episode.
Epic Movie (2007)
 -  The pit crew is seen at the camp, and they celebrate by spraying champagne, much in the same way they did in Talladega Nights

Featured in

"Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: (2006-08-05)" (2006)
 -  Clips shown for the review.
The 79th Annual Academy Awards (2007) (TV)
2007 MTV Movie Awards (2007) (TV)
 -  clips

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