In Popular Culture
- The cast of Mystery Science Theater 3000 would often refer to the NBC Mystery Movie, either through mentioning characters, or by a recurring joke: whenever a character in their spoofed movie shone a flashlight, one of the robots would remark, "It's The NBC Mystery Movie!"
- A 2008 episode of The Simpsons, "Dial 'N' for Nerder", ended with a reference to the NBC Mystery Movie's opening sequence, featuring Nelson Muntz as Columbo, Dr. Hibbert as Quincy, Rich Texan as McCloud and Mr. Burns and Smithers as McMillan and Wife.
- In an episode of the cartoon King of the Hill, Hank Hill (voice by joint creator Mike Judge) refers to Hec Ramsey as an under-appreciated part of the NBC Mystery Wheel.
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