References
Gone with the Wind (1939)
"Bonanza" (1959)
Referenced in
"Archie Bunker's Place: Norma Rae Bunker (#3.4)" (1981)
- title reference
"The Golden Girls: Family Affair (#2.7)" (1986)
- The film is mentioned by name.
"Mystery Science Theater 3000: Operation Double 007 (#6.8)" (1993)
- Servo: It's gonna take you, the police, the fire department and the National Guard to get me outta here!
"The Nanny: The Strike (#2.13)" (1994)
- The musical in question is a musical version of this show
"Frasier: Sleeping with the Enemy (#3.6)" (1995)
- After deciding to support the behind-the-scenes staff, Gil says "Suddenly I'm feeling very Norma Rae."
The Beautician and the Beast (1997)
Relax... It's Just Sex (1998)
"Twice in a Lifetime: Healing Touch (#1.3)" (1999)
- Daisy and Sam go on a date to see this movie.
The Prime Gig (2000)
"The West Wing: The Lame Duck Congress (#2.6)" (2000)
- Josh calls Donna "Norma Rae" in reference to her "go-slow" campaign.
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001)
- Pumpkin Escobar says "Norma Ray that S***" in reference to Jay and Silent Bob going on strike
"Friends: The One Where Rachel Goes Back to Work (#9.11)" (2003)
- Mentioned by Rachel.
Aurora Borealis (2005)
- "I'm like Norma Rae"
"Gilmore Girls: Welcome to the Dollhouse (#6.6)" (2005)
- Lorelai says she launched a protest that was "totally Norma Rae".
Wordplay (2006)
- answer to a crossword puzzle
"Lost: S.O.S. (#2.19)" (2006)
- On "Lost", when Bernard has trouble getting the troops excited about building an SOS sign, Sawyer comments "Trouble at the sand factory, Norma Rae?", referencing the attempts to unite the workers in "Norma Rae".
"Psych: Who Ya Gonna Call? (#1.7)" (2006)
- Mentioned when Gus and Shawn are trying to remember "Sybil".
"Gilmore Girls: Introducing Lorelai Planetarium (#7.8)" (2006)
- Logan cites Rory's watching the film as a possible reason for her acting superior to his privileged colleagues.
Wedding Wars (2006) (TV)
- "This whole 'Norma Rae' thing..."
"October Road.: Best Friend Windows (#1.6)" (2007)
- Phil compares Nick's fighting spirit to Norma Rae's.
"Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip: Breaking News (#1.18)" (2007)
- Matt calls Harriet "Norma Rae" before talking to her about what she said to Karen Salisbirk.
"King of the Hill: Bobby Rae (#12.2)" (2007)
- Title reference
"Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List: Norma Gay (#5.8)" (2009)
- The episode title is a reference to the title of the film.
"10 Things I Hate About You: Don't Leave Me This Way (#1.10)" (2009)
- Walter calls Kat by the title character's name.
Featured in
The 37th Annual Golden Globe Awards (1980) (TV)
- clips
The 52nd Annual Academy Awards (1980) (TV)
Precious Images (1986)
Oscar's Greatest Moments (1992) (V)
The 65th Annual Academy Awards (1993) (TV)
100 Years at the Movies (1994) (TV)
The 75th Annual Academy Awards (2003) (TV)
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) (TV)
- Norma Rae Webster is #15 on the "Heroes" list.
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Cheers: America's Most Inspiring Movies (2006) (TV)
- This film is #16 on the list.
The Man Who Shot Chinatown: The Life and Work of John A. Alonzo (2007)
- documentary featuring work of Alonzo
81st Annual Academy Awards (2009) (TV)
- clips
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