Followed by
Fletch Lives (1989)
Fletch Won (2011)
Edited into
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
References
My Man Godfrey (1936)
- Fletch is propositioned on the beach in a way similar to Godfrey. Fletch asks if it is for a scavenger hunt, as is the case in My Man Godfrey
The Godfather (1972)
- In Sally A. Cavanaugh's house, Fletch identifies himself as Don Corleone, that he wants to retire so his sons Sonny and Micheal can take over.
Chinatown (1974)
- During Fletch's first interview, he is clumsily wearing a nose brace, similar to Jake Gittes' in Chinatown. Both are roughly similar Picaresque stories.
Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
- In the hospital record room, Fletch asks for the head of Alfredo Garcia.
All the President's Men (1976)
- The police chief doesn't want another Woodward and Bernstein on the beach.
Animal House (1978)
Alien (1979)
- Fletch's blue USCSS Nostromo hat.
"Dynasty" (1981)
- Fletch wants to go watch the last 10 min. of Dynasty with Sally during the final showdown.
Cujo (1983)
- Fletch checks for a dog in Sally A. Cavanaugh's house by calling out for "Cujo."
Sudden Impact (1983)
- Fletch says "Go ahead, make my day" to the police chief.
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
Referenced in
Lune de miel (1985)
- Playing as a double bill with Doctor Detroit.
Anmäld försvunnen (1986) (TV)
- Seen on a movie poster at a cinema.
The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! (1988)
- police walking toward "Enrico Pallazzo" while singing and they have to stop and put hands over hearts because national anthem is playing, same as in Fletch when he is chased into the Fred Dorfman tribute.
"Saturday Night Live: Jeff Goldblum/Aerosmith (#19.3)" (1993)
- Cover on shelf in 'Karl's Video Store'
Mallrats (1995)
- Brodie's character mentions to his girlfriend Rene that she has his copy of Fletch
Men in Black (1997)
Drowning Mona (2000)
- Phetzer Valve
"Family Guy: I Am Peter, Hear Me Roar (#2.8)" (2000)
- A sign advertises a screening of Chevy Chase in Fletch.
"Gilmore Girls: Teach Me Tonight (#2.19)" (2002)
- Lorelai takes it off her list of possibilities for Movie in the Square Night.
Jake's Booty Call (2003)
- "It's all ball bearings these days."
Hoodwinked! (2005)
- The Wolf not only dresses like Fletch (including a Los Angeles Lakers jersey), but is also a journalist who creates fake names and disguises during his investigations. The synthesizer soundtrack that plays during some of the Wolf's scenes recalls Harold Faltermeyer's Fletch score.
"Robot Chicken: Junk in the Trunk (#1.1)" (2005)
- "Using the whole fist, Doc?"
Blow Me (2005)
- character "Alvin Smoot"
Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005) (TV)
- Cover on shelf in 'Karl's Video Store'
"House M.D.: Failure to Communicate (#2.10)" (2006)
- Patient (Investigative Journalist) is called Fletch
You, Me and Dupree (2006)
- Carl mentions that this is Dupree's favarite movie, which he denies.
Watching the Detectives (2007)
- Mentioned in dialogue between Neil and Violet.
"Standoff: The Kids in the Hall (#1.17)" (2007)
- Mentioned in dialogue.
Featured in
100 Years of Comedy (1997) (V)
- Clip shown.
"I Love the '80s" (2002)
"House M.D.: Big Baby (#5.13)" (2009)
- Taub and Thirteen are watching Fletch (1985) as they administer the fake irradiation procedure
Spoofs
The 39 Steps (1935)
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
- Fletch sings "Moon River" during the prostate exam.
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