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Cleveland’s Cutaways & Rallo’s References: Episode 6

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:40:46 +0000

For each episode, we’ll list all the references and cutaway jokes contained in the show. Sometimes the references will have short explanations and sometimes they won’t, but if we get anything wrong or leave anything out, just send us a friendly reminder and we’ll change or add it.

“Ladies’ Night” Cutaway Jokes / Gags

Wachowski Brothers gag which references rumors that Larry is transgendered
Cleveland’s podiatrist sucks on his toes

“Ladies’ Night” Pop Culture References

On Donna’s turn in the game, the answer is Tom Cruise, but none of the other wives guesses correctly
Caveman Boy at School Assembly (?)
Arianna and the girls get together to watch Grey’s Anatomy
Cleveland looking at lewd pictures of Delta Burke
Cavewoman at Single Ladies’ Club (?)
Cleveland sings the words “Moon River” – Chevy Chase in “Fletch” reference (thanks Cleveland Fan!)
Rallo plays the famous game of cup stacking
Junior’s campaign poster is a reference to Barack Obama’s famous HOPE poster

Cleveland’s Cutaways & Rallo’s References: Episode 5

admin — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:40 +0000

“Cleveland Jr. Cherry Bomb” Cutaway Jokes / Gags

Portable Shoe Toilet
“Straight Outta Stoolbend” Rap Freestyle

“Cleveland Jr. Cherry Bomb” Pop Culture References

Bert and Ernie (from Sesame Street) kiss on the “Kiss Cam” at the ballgame
Derek Jeter
Rallo attempts to call Donovan McNabb and Michael Irvin on his chocolate phone
Brokeback Mountain – movie
Cleveland takes Junior to a Star Trek convention
The Birdcage – movie
Rebecca Gayheart – actress
Cleveland and Lester go through a portal — not sure of the reference
“Butterfly Kisses” – 1997 hit song by Bob Carlisle
“Any Way You Want It” – 1980 hit song by Journey

Cleveland’s Cutaways & Rallo’s References: Episode 4

admin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:00:33 +0000

“Birth of a Salesman” Cutaway Jokes / Gags

Cleveland as an old grizzled cop two days from retirement
“Flea Market Rap” starring Cleveland
Bear AIDS research
Robert Redford getting skin replaced with fried chicken

“Birth of a Salesman” Pop Culture References

Herbie Hancock
“Rockit” – 1983 hit song by Herbie Hancock
ESPY Awards
Folger’s Crystals
Ike Turner’s Classic Movies – reference to Turner Classic Movies
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
E.T.’s finger & catch phrase “phone home”
“Ride or Die Bitch” – term coined by Ruff Ryders (hip-hop crew)
Don Rickels
Roast of Cleveland Jr. – roasts are popular events where a celebrity is mocked or lampooned
Rickey Henderson – Hall of Fame Major League Baseball player
Shelley Winters – American actress
KFC

Cleveland’s Cutaways & Rallo’s References: Episode 3

admin — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:00:33 +0000

“The One About Friends” Cutaway Jokes / Gags

Widowed Trapeze Artist With Alzheimer’s
Flashback of Cleveland at college with roommate The Elephant Man
Vincent Van Gogh discovers q-tip

“The One About Friends” Pop Culture References

Shoes tangled in power lines
“I Can’t Wait” – 1986 hit song by Nu Shooz
Roberta uses Twitter & Facebook
Ernie & Cleveland Jr bait Holt with an Entourage DVD box set
Lester refers to Barack Obama
Holt plays game “Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon”
Redneck wearing Michael Richards shirt
Redneck wearing Lynard Skynard shirt
Redneck next to Cleveland mentions Flip Wilson, Ed Bradley & Halle Berry
Tim makes out with Nikki Hilton

Cleveland’s Cutaways & Rallo’s References: Episode 2

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:01:02 +0000

“Da Doggone Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance” Cutaway Jokes / Gags

Angry Toaster
Halle Berry Oscar Acceptance Speech
Caveman training dogs
Men’s Wearhouse commercial
Lewis & Clark
Kurt Cobain suicide; Courtney Love
Star Trek Convention Rapist

“Da Doggone Daddy-Daughter Dinner Dance” Pop Culture References

ABC Comedies
The View – Daytime TV Talk Show
Ghost Riding
“All Night Long” – 1983 hit song by Lionel Richie
Cleveland Jr dressed as Prince as seen in “Purple Rain”
Kid calls Cleveland Jr “Fridge” – possible reference to William “Refrigerator” Perry
Baskin Robbins Ice Cream Cake
Dog is named Meadowlark Lemon – famous Harlem Globetrotter
Chloë Sevigny – actress
Jimmy Kimmel Live – late night TV talk show
New dog is named Kareem Abdul Jabark – obvious nod to Kareem Abdul Jabar
Jennifer Aniston – her various celebrity boyfriends are mentioned
Cleveland plays board game “Operation”
Drakkar Noir
Cleveland calls Junior a racist cliche from a Ron Howard movie

Cleveland’s Cutaways & Rallo’s References: Episode 1

admin — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:47:37 +0000

“Pilot” Cutaway Jokes / Gags

Kathleen Turner starring in “The Babe” (movie)
R. Kelly as a toilet
“Dat’s what I was tellin’ you before” – Fictional TV Show
Dolly Parton as a well-endowed baby

“Pilot” Pop Culture References

Liza Minelli
Roadrunner
Joe Torre – legendary Yankees coach
Boar’s Head – brand of deli meats
A-Team
Star Wars
The Beatles
Gene Hackman
Nutterbutters & Oreos – famous snack cookies
Twitter
“Al Qaedas”
Federline Jones – obvious reference to Kevin Federline
“Mickey” – 1982 hit song by Toni Basil – ‘Mickey’ lyric replaced by Cleveland / Donna
Woolworth’s – former retail store
Thing – Addam’s Family
Regal Beagle
Gameboy
“How Deep Is Your Love” – Bee Gees 1977 hit song
Rerun – character from “What’s Happening”
Brady Bunch – sex scandals surrounding the show also referenced