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Die Trapp-Familie (1956)
"Torappu ikka monogatari" (1991)
I melodia tis Eytihias (1996) (TV)
Referenced in
Salzburg Sight and Sound (1965)
 -  mentionned many times
"Bewitched: Witches and Warlocks Are My Favorite Things (#3.3)" (1966)
 -  Song in title in movie
What's Up, Tiger Lily? (1966)
"Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In: Pilot (#1.0)" (1967)
 -  'My favorite things' sung by Jo Anne Worley
Yellow Submarine (1968)
"Nearest and Dearest: The Birds and the Bees (#3.2)" (1969)
 -  Nellie references the film by name.
Out of It (1969)
 -  Paul mentions "The Sound of Music."
Up in the Cellar (1970)
The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
"My Three Sons: The Sound of Music (#12.12)" (1971)
 -  Movie title used in title
Butterflies Are Free (1972)
 -  Don mentions that this is the type of show his mother likes to watch.
The Goodies and the Beanstalk (1973) (TV)
"The Six Million Dollar Man: The Cross-Country Kidnap (#2.12)" (1975)
 -  Title mentioned in jest by Liza & Oscar
"Sanford and Son: Divorce, Sanford Style (#5.2)" (1975)
 -  Fred takes Jackie on a date to see this movie.
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special (1976) (TV)
 -  Wicked Witch: "One of my favorite horror films: 'The Sound of Music.'"
"The Brady Bunch Hour: (#1.7)" (1977)
 -  Jan pretends she's Julie Andrews and sings the title song.
David Frost Interviews Richard Nixon (1977) (TV)
 -  Referred by Nixon
"M*A*S*H: The Smell of Music (#6.15)" (1978)
 -  title reference
The Happy Hooker Goes Hollywood (1980)
 -  Mentioned by W.B. Warkoff
Fade to Black (1980)
 -  dialogue
"Bosom Buddies: Cahoots (#1.19)" (1981)
 -  Amy sings "My Favorite Things," Kip refers to her as "Julie Andrews Von Trapp."
S.O.B. (1981)
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
The Meaning of Life (1983)
Johnny Dangerously (1984)
 -  In a meeting with Johnny Dangerously and other gang members, Danny Vermin (Joe Piscopo) mentions a list of tasks he enjoys performing, and ends his quote with "These are a few of my favorite things". This is a line from the song "My favorite things" in The Sound of Music (1965).
King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne (1985) (VG)
 -  Talking to the hill results in a reference to "The Sound of Music."
Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985)
Moving Violations (1985)
"Macken: (#1.3)" (1986)
 -  Mentioned by name
The 59th Annual Academy Awards (1987) (TV)
"Perfect Strangers: All the News That Fits (#3.1)" (1987)
 -  When Balki says, "You're out there building your dream, climbing every mountain, fording every stream", he is referring to the song "Climb Every Mountain", from "The Sound of Music"
"The Golden Girls: My Brother, My Father (#3.17)" (1988)
 -  Mentioned by name.
Scrooged (1988)
"Dallas: The Sound of Money (#12.23)" (1989)
 -  The film is referenced directly in the opening scene of this episode, and in its title.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Crawling Eye (#2.1)" (1989)
 -  Joel sings the title song.
"Wings: The Puppet Master (#2.1)" (1990)
 -  Brian sings a song from the film.
"The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Not with My Pig, You Don't (#1.4)" (1990)
 -  "What is this the Von Trapp family?"
"The Golden Girls: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Sophia? (#6.8)" (1990)
 -  The title of this episode is based on the name of a song from this musical.
No Skin Off My Ass (1991)
 -  "My Favorite Things" melody plays
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Pod People (#4.3)" (1991)
 -  "The VanTrapp Family on the road"
The Adjuster (1991)
Frankie and Johnny (1991)
"Keeping Up Appearances: Singing for Emmet (#2.7)" (1991)
 -  When Hyacinth is thinking about what to sing at the church hall, she suggests "something from Sound of Music" and then to end with "Annie Get Your Gun".
"Cheers: Unplanned Parenthood (#10.6)" (1991)
 -  Rebecca compares the line-up of seven of Carla's children to the Von Trapp children.
Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation (1992) (V)
 -  Plucky says "The Von Trapp family, they ain't"
"Home Improvement: For Whom the Belch Tolls (#1.14)" (1992)
 -  The Taylors make plans to watch the movie
Spotswood (1992)
Sister Act (1992)
"Keeping Up Appearances: Early Retirement (#3.1)" (1992)
 -  When Hyacinth spots Emmet, she starts singing "Sixteen, Going on Seventeen" from The Sound of Music.
"Mad About You: I'm Just So Happy for You (#1.6)" (1992)
 -  Mentioned by Paul
Thumbelina (1993) (V)
 -  Thumbelina sings "Edelweiss." A song written for this 1965 film.
"Murder, She Wrote: The Sound of Murder (#9.10)" (1993)
 -  title reference
"Nurses: What Are Friends For? (#2.22)" (1993)
 -  Luke references the "Sound of Music" song "My Favorite Things"
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (#6.8)" (1993)
 -  Servo: I want this problem like Maria taken care of...permanently.
Romeo Is Bleeding (1993)
"The Nanny: The Nanny (#1.0)" (1993)
 -  Fran mentions the song "Climb Ev'ry Mountain".
Addams Family Values (1993)
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Beginning of the End (#6.17)" (1993)
 -  "The von Trapp family has escaped"
"Frasier: Miracle on Third or Fourth Street (#1.12)" (1993)
 -  Referenced by name
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus (#6.21)" (1993)
 -  Servo: The Von Trapp family singers.
"The Nanny: The Nanny-In-Law (#1.9)" (1994)
 -  When Nanny Mueller dresses the kids in sailor uniforms, Fran mockingly compares them to the Von Trapp kids.
"The Simpsons: Bart Gets an Elephant (#5.17)" (1994)
 -  When the car hits a deer, the dialogue that follows references a song in this film.
"Saturday Night Live: Heather Locklear/Janet Jackson (#19.20)" (1994)
 -  Recurring characters sing their version of So Long, Farewell
"Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man: Cellar Beware (#1.10)" (1994)
 -  Duckman thought there was a time he and his family sneak themselves out of Nazi Germany.
True Lies (1994)
 -  Harry Tasker whistles "Edelweiss" when in the bathroom
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Creeping Terror (#7.6)" (1994)
 -  Mike: Maria taught the Von Trapp children to sing.
"Friends: The One Where Monica Gets a Roommate (#1.1)" (1994)
 -  Phoebe attempts to sing "My Favorite Things."
The Sound of Music: From Fact to Phenomenon (1994) (V)
"The 5 Mrs. Buchanans: All About Bree (#1.13)" (1995)
 -  The characters put on a stage play of "Sound" and make numerous references to the film.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Beast of Yucca Flats (#7.21)" (1995)
 -  Mike sings part of "The Sound of Music."
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Angels' Revenge (#7.22)" (1995)
 -  "I wonder where Maria is." Mike: Singing with the Von Trapps.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Amazing Transparent Man (#7.23)" (1995)
 -  "The Family VonTrap!"
"Friends: The One with the Ick Factor (#1.22)" (1995)
 -  Ross mimicks Chandler by quoting "The Sound of Music".
"Freakazoid!: The Chip: Part 2/Freakazoid Is History (#1.7)" (1995)
 -  A take from the movie is shown during the Quantum Freak montage opening.
"The Nanny: The Kibbutz (#3.12)" (1995)
 -  Fran mentions the movie by name.
Tesis (1996)
"The Nanny: The Hockey Show (#3.22)" (1996)
 -  Fran and Val recite the lyrics to Climb Ev'ry Mountain.
Beautiful Thing (1996)
"Saturday Night Live: Christine Baranski/The Cure (#21.19)" (1996)
 -  Referenced in the Courtney Love Show
Everyone Says I Love You (1996)
Unlikely Angel (1996) (TV)
"Red Dwarf: Stoke Me a Clipper (#7.2)" (1997)
 -  Reference to Maria von Trapp
"NewsRadio: Rose Bowl (#3.15)" (1997)
 -  Jimmy has a sword which he thinks was a prop in this film.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Mole People (#9.3)" (1997)
 -  They are going to find the frozen body of the lonely goatherd.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Deadly Mantis (#9.4)" (1997)
 -  Mike: (a mountain is shown) Climbing without oxygen, Maria ascends to 10,000 feet.
Plump Fiction (1997)
The Planet of Junior Brown (1997)
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Dark Age (#2.8)" (1997)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "I mean, I'm not running around, wind in my hair, 'The hills are alive with the sound of music' fine, but... I'm coping."
"Ally McBeal: The Dirty Joke (#1.9)" (1997)
 -  Renee and Vonda compare Ally to Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music
Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) (TV)
 -  Hidden Hollywood features scores of scenes from past movies, some in passing reference and many clips from various movies.
Spice World (1997)
O Noviço Rebelde (1997)
Screening (1998)
The Opposite of Sex (1998)
"3rd Rock from the Sun: Just Your Average Dick (#3.22)" (1998)
 -  August(Astar) mentions the film after Tommy(Gordon-Levitt) lies about his ancestors.
Goodbye Lover (1998)
"Sabrina, the Teenage Witch: Rumor Mill (#2.25)" (1998)
 -  Bobby says that the "hills are alive with the sound of rumors."
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Beauty and the Beasts (#3.4)" (1998)
 -  Referenced in the dialogue: "Three-dimensional, Sensurround, the hills are alive..."
"Home Improvement: Tim's First Car (#8.8)" (1998)
 -  Tim and Jill recall movies they saw while dating
"King of the Hill: Peggy's Pageant Fever (#3.6)" (1998)
 -  Luanne hums the tune "My Favorite Things" from this film.
Hongos (1999)
 -  The girl mentions this film.
Never Rewind the Buzzcocks (1999) (V)
The Way We Were: Looking Back (1999) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"Will & Grace: Saving Grace (#1.20)" (1999)
 -  Jack: "How do you solve a problem like Will Truman?"
The Sixth Sense (1999)
Forever Fabulous (1999)
 -  When faced with scandal, Corrine fears they'll have to "make like the Von Trapp family and head for the nearest border."
"The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner? (#11.3)" (1999)
 -  In 10. minute, when Homer visits Planet Springfield restaurant, a poster of "The Sound of Music" is hanging on the wall.
"Everybody Loves Raymond: The Sister (#4.6)" (1999)
 -  Raymond says, after watching the film, "The hills 'really' are alive", and imitates Julie Andrews dancing on the mountain
RKO 281 (1999) (TV)
"Saturday Night Live: Danny DeVito/R.E.M. (#25.8)" (1999)
 -  'Favorite things' sung by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Tom Brokaw
"S' agapo - M' agapas: (#1.3)" (2000)
 -  The couple watches this film in the theater
'Torn Curtain' Rising (2000) (V)
 -  mentioned once
In the Shadow of Hollywood (2000)
Drowning Mona (2000)
Passion of Mind (2000)
Chump Change (2000)
 -  A movie star's agent says that everything she learned she learned from Captain Von Trapp in "The Sound of Music."
"Farscape: Picture If You Will (#2.6)" (2000)
 -  Character says "these are a few of my favorite things"
Dancer in the Dark (2000)
"God, the Devil and Bob: Bob Gets Greedy (#1.9)" (2000)
 -  The devil claims that the moon landing was faked and astronaut Neil Armstrong was "an actor. Rent 'The Sound of Music' sometime and look closely at Rolfe."
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)
The Sound of Music Children (2001) (TV)
 -  Actors Reunion documentary
"Saturday Night Live: Mena Suvari/Lenny Kravitz (#26.10)" (2001)
 -  Mentioned on Weekend Update
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Molly Shannon (2001) (V)
 -  referenced in the Courtney Love show
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
 -  Christian comes up with the lyrics "the hills are alive with the sound of music".
"Frasier: Semi-Decent Proposal (#8.21)" (2001)
 -  Referenced by name
"Will & Grace: Sons and Lovers (#3.22)" (2001)
 -  Will compares Grace and Nathan to Liesl and Rolf's scene in the gazebo
George Stevens: The Filmmakers Who Knew Him (2001) (V)
 -  mentionned once
"Angel: That Vision Thing (#3.2)" (2001)
 -  Lorne tells Cordelia to picture herself as Julie Andrews in The Sound of Music.
Katakuri-ke no kôfuku (2001)
Fiddler on the Roof: 30 Years of Tradition (2001) (TV)
Vanilla Sky (2001)
Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001)
Revisiting 'The Last Waltz' (2002) (V)
"Andy Richter Controls the Universe: Grief Counselor (#1.2)" (2002)
 -  Andy and Wendy sing songs from The Sound of Music
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)
Unconditional Love (2002)
Party Monster (2003)
Detective Fiction (2003)
 -  Characters are asked what their favorite movie is, The Sound of Music is other answer
"Six Feet Under: Nobody Sleeps (#3.4)" (2003)
 -  The deceased's partner mentions Maria from the film in his eulogy.
A Wrinkle in Time (2003) (TV)
 -  seen on theatre marquee
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle (2003)
How 'bout This (2003)
 -  The play is referenced
"Just Shoot Me!: Son of a Preacher Man (#7.19)" (2003)
 -  Simon's fake backstory for Nina is based on this movie.
Tokyo Godfathers (2003)
 -  Character sings "Climb Every Mountain" referring to the film
Have I Got News for You: The Best of the Guest Presenters (2003) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
"Will & Grace: Swimming from Cambodia (#6.8)" (2003)
 -  Grace says, "You know how much I love the Sound of Music."
Something to Scream About (2003) (V)
 -  "Something to Scream About" is a documentary that references (and features) a wide variety of motion pictures as actresses discuss being in the B-Movie business.
Teacher's Pet (2004)
 -  Character refers to a singing family making him feel "Von Trapped"
Red Dwarf: Built to Last - Series IV (2004) (V)
 -  Referenced by name
"Friends: The Last One: Part 1 (#10.19)" (2004)
 -  Phobe says to Mike: "We could be like von Trapp family. Without the nazis."
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
 -  When Ron is talking with his news team about Veronica and how she is taking over his life, he gets angry at the guys and says that he and Veronica's children will form a family band and tour the countryside. This is what the Von Trapp family does in The Sound of Music.
Fronterz (2004)
 -  "The hills are alive with the sound of music" said
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)
 -  Two nuns in the "coronation scene"
Von Trapped (2004) (TV)
 -  The plot revolves around a woman obsessed with the film
A Legacy of Filmmakers: The Early Years of American Zoetrope (2004) (V)
 -  mentioned once
"House M.D.: Damned If You Do (#1.5)" (2004)
 -  After House treats a nun, he says to Wilson, "How do you solve a problem like dermatitis?" in reference to the song "How Do You Solve a Problem Like Maria?" from this film and the play on which it is based.
Celebrate the Sound of Music (2005) (TV)
 -  the whole show is a celebration of the musical and film The Sound of Music
"Gilmore Girls: Women of Questionable Morals (#5.11)" (2005)
 -  Reverend Skinner expresses disdain for the film.
Man of the House (2005/I)
 -  In Man of the House, Roland Sharp says that the Sound of Music is his favourite movie.
The Pacifier (2005)
 -  Because of the mothers name: Julie Plummer, and because of the play in the movie.
"Coach Trip: (#1.6)" (2005)
 -  The tourists re-enact some of the classic movie moments.
Adam & Steve (2005)
 -  guy mentions someone singing a song from The Sound of Music
"Father of the Pride: Stage Fright (#1.12)" (2005)
 -  Roy says his father took him to "The Sound Of Music" when he was young and forced him to root against the Von Trapp family.
Guy X (2005)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story (2005) (V)
 -  Stewie figures out what he wants to be, after his near death experience, and invisions himself strolling down the street singing "I have confidence in sunshine...", just like Julie Andrews in the Sound of Music.
"Jeopardy!: (#22.32)" (2005)
 -  correct response in "Movies to the Max" category
Best Ever Family Films (2005) (TV)
 -  One of the items on the list
Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night (2005)
 -  A call center operator mentions watching this for practice with the British accent.
"Family Guy: PTV (#4.14)" (2005)
 -  Stewie rides his trike through a scene in this film and hits the main character.
"Top Gear: (2005-12-11)" (2005)
 -  Song heard
"Gilmore Girls: A Vineyard Valentine (#6.15)" (2006)
 -  Lorelai says the last time Rory wore an apron was after seeing Sound of Music.
"Family Guy: You May Now Kiss the... Uh... Guy Who Receives (#4.25)" (2006)
 -  several people watch this movie
Relative Strangers (2006)
 -  Explicitly referenced during the game
"Navy NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service: Hiatus: Part 1 (#3.23)" (2006)
 -  Ziva says she loves Sound of Music and is about to start singing when DiNozzo lays his hand over her mouth and saying how much he hates the movie.
"Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: (#10.12)" (2006)
 -  Peter Kay shows his new book "The Sound of Laughter", the front cover is a still from the film with his head stuck over Julie Andrews' body.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006)
 -  in Girard's video, he says his german shepherds are named Marta, Rolfe, and Brigitta
Caffeine (2006/I)
 -  "these are just a few of my favorite things" (song lyrics)
"Postcards: (#8.21)" (2006)
 -  The title song from this movie is played during a report that Bridget gives from Marysville
Love and Other Disasters (2006)
 -  mentioned in dialogue
The Pleasure of Your Company (2006)
 -  Charades movie title guess
"Saturday Night Live: John C. Reilly/My Chemical Romance (#32.3)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned by James Lipton (Will Ferrell)
Schlaflos (2006)
 -  Ben, Phil and Sofia discuss the movie.
"Ugly Betty: Lose the Boss? (#1.9)" (2006)
 -  Mentioned by Marc
"Have I Got News for You: (#32.6)" (2006)
 -  Referenced by name
"Saturday Night Live: Annette Bening/Gwen Stefani/Akon (#32.8)" (2006)
 -  referenced by the two A-holes
"Saturday Night Live: Drew Barrymore/Lily Allen (#32.12)" (2007)
 -  Song sung in Job Interview skit
"The War at Home: Kenny Doesn't Live Here Anymore (#2.17)" (2007)
 -  Larry mentions it.
"A Taste of My Life: John Barrowman (#2.1)" (2007)
 -  Referenced by name
"Gilmore Girls: Lorelai? Lorelai? (#7.20)" (2007)
 -  Babette and Patty sing practice singing "So Long, Farewell", a song from the film.
Shrek the Third (2007)
 -  Queen Lillian (voiced by Julie Andrews) is humming "My Favorite Things"
Control (2007)
 -  Ian says it is is favorite movie
Young @ Heart (2007)
 -  Eileen Hall mentions the film as an example of her own musical preferences
Hairspray (2007)
 -  Penny's dress in the end was made out of Amanda's Curtains, a direct reference to this film.
The Miracle (2007)
 -  The main character's relationship to the nun who saved her life echoes the relationship of Maria to the Mother Superior.
"The Suite Life of Zack and Cody: Lip Syncin' in the Rain (#3.9)" (2007)
 -  Carey trying to get London to sing refers to the song "Do, Re, Mi"
Dusk to Dawn Drive-In Trash-o-Rama Show Vol. 10 (2007) (V)
 -  This film is referenced by name in the U.S. theatrical trailer for 'Young Americans'.
"The Sarah Jane Adventures: Eye of the Gorgon: Part 1 (#1.3)" (2007)
 -  One of the nuns says the alien Gorgon might know how to "solve the problem of Maria," quoting one of the lyrics
"Top Gear: (2007-10-07)" (2007)
 -  Jeremy: "The hills are alive, with the sound of... horse power"
Martian Child (2007)
 -  "When I was 11 years old, I saw 'The Sound of Music'."
Enchanted (2007)
 -  During the Central Park musical number, there is a shot of Giselle walking over a grassy hill and then spinning around with her arms outstretched, as Julie Andrews does in the opening of The Sound of Music. Also, Giselle uses drapes to make clothing.
"Have I Got News for You: (#34.7)" (2007)
 -  Referenced by name
"October Road.: The Infidelity Tour (#2.3)" (2007)
 -  Owen mentions that Alison cried for three hours after watching Sound of Music.
I Am Legend (2007)
 -  DVD case can be seen on a shelf in the video store
The Errand of Angels (2008)
 -  Sister Taylor writes/narrates, "In Austria, the hills are alive with 'The Sound of Music.'"
College Road Trip (2008)
 -  "So Long, Farewell" is sung by Doug and Wendy
Two Lovers (2008)
 -  Sandra says that this is her favorite movie.
I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (2008) (TV)
 -  "The Sound of Mucus"
"I polykatoikia: Itan mia fora mia anakainisi (#1.2)" (2008)
 -  dialogue
"Top Gear Australia: Scrap Metal Challenge (#1.3)" (2008)
 -  Mentioned by Warren during his review of the BMW X6.
"The Penguins of Madagascar: Gone in a Flash (#1.0)" (2008)
 -  After Private mentions that Earth has some of his favorite things, Skipper adds "and brown paper packages tied up in strings", a line from the song "My Favorite Things".
Wallace and Gromit in 'A Matter of Loaf and Death' (2008) (TV)
 -  In Wallaces LP collection, "The Hound of Music" can be seen
Catalina: A New Kind of Superhero (2009)
 -  sung by Nathan Lubbock-Smith between set ups on the making of featurette
In the Loop (2009)
 -  Malcolm calls the statement "climb the mountain of conflict" as sounding like a Nazi Julie Andrews
"QI: Film (#6.11)" (2009)
 -  Talked about several times.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Mosters vs Aliens/The Haunting in Connecticut/12 Rounds (#1.5)" (2009)
 -  Ellen says theres a reference to The Sound of Music in The Haunting In Connecticut
World's Greatest Dad (2009)
 -  Referenced by name.
"Glee: Acafellas (#1.3)" (2009)
 -  Kurt says, "Did you bring a change of clothes 'cause we're going to a Sing-A-Long Sound of Music later."
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: (#8.25)" (2009)
 -  Included in a $3,000 question
Featured in
"Biography: The Von Trapp Family: Harmony and Discord" (????)
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970)
Rodgers and Hammerstein: The Sound of American Music (1985) (TV)
 -  Clips from this are shown
Precious Images (1986)
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V)
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
Hollywood vs. Religion (1994) (V)
Ji ya lian (1994)
 -  One scene features the character "Dickson" watching "The Sound of Music" on TV, with a brief clip of the movie shown.
The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
Julie Andrews: Back on Broadway (1995) (TV)
Rodgers & Hammerstein: The Sound of Movies (1996) (TV)
20th Century-Fox: The First 50 Years (1997) (TV)
Welcome to Woop Woop (1997)
Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
The Postman (1997)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies (1998) (TV)
 -  This film is #55 on the list.
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 (1999) (TV)
 -  Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 1 features many clips and references from movie history.
Hollywood Screen Tests: Take 2 (1999) (TV)
 -  "Hollywood Screen Tests, Pt. 2" features many movies and tv shows in reference to the stars featured.
Backstage at 'The Sound of Music' (1999) (TV)
 -  Some clips from the film are included here.
Cleopatra: The Film That Changed Hollywood (2001) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Passions (2002) (TV)
 -  This film is #27 on the list.
Reel Radicals: The Sixties Revolution in Film (2002) (TV)
The 100 Greatest Musicals (2003) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs (2004) (TV)
 -  The songs "The Sound of Music", "My Favorite Things" and "Do Re Mi" are #10, #64 and #88 on the list.
"Broadway: The American Musical" (2004)
 -  Featured in Episode Four
"Broadway: The American Musical: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin': 1943-1960 (#1.4)" (2004)
 -  The opening musical number from the movie is shown.
The Ultimate Film (2004) (TV)
 -  number 2
Celebrate the Sound of Music (2005) (TV)
 -  Clips of the movie were shown
Best Ever Family Films (2005) (TV)
 -  Clips are shown
My Favorite Things: Julie Andrews Remembers (2005) (V)
 -  The whole feature doccuments this film.
The 100 Greatest Family Films (2005) (TV)
 -  In the top 100
The 78th Annual Academy Awards (2006) (TV)
Boffo! Tinseltown's Bombs and Blockbusters (2006)
 -  clips
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers (2006) (TV)
 -  This film is #41 on the list.
"Zomergasten: (#19.6)" (2006)
 -  A fragment of this film is shown in this episode
"20 to 1: Magnificent Movies (#3.14)" (2006)
 -  Some clips from this movie are shown when it is the subject of a segment.
"Saturday Night Live: Jeremy Piven/AFI (#32.11)" (2007)
 -  clip used in the Saturday TV Funhouse skit
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Movies: 10th Anniversary Edition (2007) (TV)
 -  This film is #40 on the list.
The 80th Annual Academy Awards (2008) (TV)
 -  Featured in Best Picture montage.
"The Rotten Tomatoes Show: Duplicity/Knowing/I Love You, Man (#1.4)" (2009)
 -  Footage is shown as advice for Brett
Away We Go (2009)
 -  Munch and Tom's kids perform the "goodnight" song as this is playing on the TV.
Spoofed in
"HippHipp!: (#2.5)" (????)
 -  Itzach remakes it
My Funny Valentine (1974)
 -  Lot of scenes from this movie were spoofed.
The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976)
"The Muppet Show: (#2.17)" (1977)
 -  Julie Andrews performs a scene from this movie with the Muppets
Scooby-Doo Goes Hollywood (1979) (TV)
The Meaning of Life (1983)
Top Secret! (1984)
European Vacation (1985)
 -  Clark's dream sequence spoofs the dancing of The Sound of Music
"The Simpsons: The Call of the Simpsons (#1.7)" (1990)
 -  The music you hear as the family is going through the woods in the RV.
"Saturday Night Live: Susan Lucci/Hothouse Flowers (#16.2)" (1990)
 -  Spoofed in 'M.C. Hammer's The Sound Of Music'
Wayne's World (1992)
"Animaniacs: Hello Nice Warners/La Behemoth/Little Old Slappy from Pasadena (#1.13)" (1993)
 -  The opening of the first segment is a woman running onto the hills like in this film, singing a parody of the song "The hills are alive with the sound of music"
"The Brittas Empire: UXB (#5.7)" (1994)
 -  character Mr. Trap proves to be named in full Von Trap whose Austrian grandfather was chased by Nazis, and brings a line-up of children with Von Trap- Christian names in curtain material-like costumes to the center
"The Critic: Sherman, Woman and Child (#2.1)" (1995)
 -  Jay shows a clip in which Maria falls off a cliff while singing
"The Critic: Sherman of Arabia (#2.7)" (1995)
 -  Jay shows a clip in which Maria falls off a cliff while singing
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America (1996)
Unlikely Angel (1996) (TV)
The Beautician and the Beast (1997)
Kiss Me, Guido (1997)
Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo! (1998)
 -  Singing Do-re-me. a nunny to several children.
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Show No. 107 (#1.7)" (1998)
 -  In Props, Colin says "How do we solve a problem like Maria?"
The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle (2000)
 -  Character name - "Cappy" Von Trappment spoofs Captain Von Trapp
Año Mariano (2000)
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
Friends and Family (2001)
 -  At one point, characters pantomine the Do-Re-Mi dancing as performed in The Sound of Music
"Family Guy: Mr. Saturday Knight (#3.9)" (2001)
 -  When Mr Weed comes to dinner the children spoof a scene in The Sound of Music where the children sing "So Long, Farewell"
The 76th Annual Academy Awards (2004) (TV)
 -  Billy Crystal sings "The Lord of the Rings" to "My Favorite Things"
Shrek 2 (2004)
 -  Shrek and Fiona run towards each other in sunflower filled hills
"The Simpsons: Bart-Mangled Banner (#15.21)" (2004)
 -  When the Simpsons sing "America Rules" to cover their staggered escape from the Ronald Reagan Re-Education Center on Alcatraz, it parallels the Von Trapps' use of "So Long, Farewell" in their escape from Salzburg.
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)
 -  Parodies the opening scene "The Sound of Music"
"Bro'Town: Touched by a Teacher (#2.4)" (2005)
 -  Mack has a bad dream relating to this movie.
"Will & Grace: Von Trapped (#8.10)" (2006)
 -  This whole episode is a spoof of the film
"Family Guy: Stewie B. Goode (#4.28)" (2006)
 -  Stewie performs the "I Have Confidence" scene
"MADtv: (#12.7)" (2006)
 -  They spoof a possible 40th anivirsary DVD with special features and deleted scenes
"Family Guy: The Tan Aquatic with Steve Zissou (#5.11)" (2007)
 -  Peter makes Joe dance like a marionette while yodeling. This is a spoof of The Sound of Music where the children preformed a marionette performance for their father while Julie Andrews' character sings this song with the children.
"The Simpsons: Yokel Chords (#18.14)" (2007)
 -  Lisa assumes the Julie Andrews role, the Spuckler kids the von Trapps, and the songs sung within are parodies of the original
"Pushing Daisies: Bzzzzzzzzz! (#2.1)" (2008)
 -  The famous scene of Maria on the hills is spoofed shot by shot with Olive in place of Maria.
Hells Bells Presents (2009)
 -  Segment "The Sound of Music Deleted Scene"

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