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Movie connections for
"Fawlty Towers"
Basil the Rat (1979)

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References

"The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" (1950)
 -  To conclude a confusing conversation with Major Gowen, Basil says, "Say good night to the folks, Gracie," in reference to George Burns' catchphrase from this sitcom.
"Mastermind" (1972)
 -  Basil says to Sybil, "Can we get you on 'Mastermind', Sybil? Next contestant, Sybil Fawlty from Torquay, special subject: The bleedin' obvious."
Annie Hall (1977)
 -  To stall Ronald and Quentina, Polly says, "La-di-da. Did you see 'Annie Hall'? La-di-da!"

Referenced in

The John Cleese Interview (1998) (V)
 -  John Cleese discusses this episode

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