The Catcher in the Rye (Book)July 15, 1951 |
Television EpisodesThis book is referred to by: Season: 6
Episode: 9November 20, 1998 This book is referred to by: Season: 22
Episode: 16March 13, 2011 Marge rifles through the Cat Lady's junk, before it is hauled away. She discovers a collection of J.D. Salinger's books, with the only missing book being 'Catcher in the Rye', and Marge decides she must take them all home with her. This book is referred to by: Season: 8
Episode: 5November 8, 2009 Chris is supposed to write a book report on The Catcher in the Rye, but all he gets is, "The Catcher in the Rye is about a catcher in the rye". The evil monkey who lives in the closet writes the report for him - only the report is on a different book. This book is referred to by: Season: 2
Episode: 6April 8, 2002 Nate sneaks a peek at Brenda's novel, and asks if 'Christina', is Brenda's 'Holden Caulfield', the protagonist in the J.D. Salinger book 'The Catcher in the Rye'. This book is referred to by: Season: 2
Episode: 9November 24, 2010 Bob tries to compete with Brick in getting the attention of his (Bob's) librarian girlfriend, saying "You know what book I really love? Catcher in the Rye.". This book is referred to by: Season: 14
Episode: 2March 24, 2010 The boys have an assignment to read this book. MoviesThis book is referred to by: April 20, 1977 In Annie Hall, Alvy Singer (Woody Allen) says he only has books with the word "death" or "dying" in them, but still has a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. This book refers to: May 11, 1937 The prostitute, Sunny, that Holden Caulfield talks with says he looks like the boy from a movie that fell off of a boat. Many believe the movie the woman is talking about is Captains Courageous. This book inspired: In addition to referencing the protagonist from The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield, the plot of Chasing Holden is heavily influenced by TCitR including direct references to the book and its author. This book is referred to by: August 8, 1997 In Conspiracy Theory, Jerry Fletcher (Mel Gibson) "has to" buy this book every time he sees it (possibly because of OCD). This book inspired: December 19, 2000 Finding Forrester has many parallels both to Catcher in the Rye and to its author, JD Salinger. This book is referred to by: April 8, 2009 Scott and Adrianna discuss this book while they are getting high. This book is referred to by: December 8, 1993 In Six Degrees of Separation, Paul (Will Smith) gives a monologue about Catcher in the Rye. This book is referred to by: August 7, 2002 In The Good Girl, Thomas Worther calls himself Holden and can be seen reading the Catcher. This book is shown on: May 23, 1980 In The Shining, Wendy is seen reading this book. This book is related to: 2005 The father in the movie, who has many similarities with J.D. Salinger, has the last name 'Holdin' which is a reference to 'Holden' Caulfield from The Catcher in the Rye SongsThis book is referred to by: 1.1.94 contains the lyrics, "It's very difficult when no one's there to catch you in the rye." This book is referred to by: 6 Minutes contains the lyrics, "Sometimes I feel like the catcher in the Rye. Sometimes I wish that I could catch her eye." This book is referred to by: Box Cutter Blade Runner includes the lyrics, "Have you ever read a book called The Catcher and the Rye? It so happens I'm looking for a copy I could buy" This book is referred to by: This book is referred to by: Code of Love includes the lyrics, "And when love comes along its just a catcher in the rye. Its hard to make those long term plans." This book is referred to by: End of Love includes the lyrics, "And the first thing every killer reads / is Catcher in the Rye." This book is referred to by: Get It Right contains the lyrics, "Like Holden Caulfield, I tell myself; There's got to be a better way." This book is referred to by: Gin Soaked Boy contains the lyrics, "I'm the catcher in the rye." This book is referred to by: Good Year contains the lyrics, "I gave my Catcher in the Rye for your Cat's Cradle." This book is referred to by: Here's to Life includes the lyrics, "Holden Caulfield is a friend of mine, we go drinking from time to time" and "Hey there, Salinger, what did you do?" This book is referred to by: Holden Caulfield, in addition to being the protagonist in The Catcher in the Rye contains the lyrics, "where do the ducks go in the wintertime" and "put my hat on and get out of here." This book is referred to by: This book is referred to by: I Killed Meg contains the lyrics, "She read The Catcher in the Rye." This book is referred to by: This book is referred to by: Jackson Underground contains the lyrics, "I was lost in the rye, so lost in the rye, I was lost in the rye." This book is referred to by: John XXIII contains the lyrics, "A plate of stars could never take the place of the boy who swore to catch me as I run through the rye." This book is referred to by: Le Pastie contains the lyrics, "give yourself up to the allure of Catcher in the Rye." This book is referred to by: April 1998 Life is a Flower includes the lyrics, "No catcher in the rye, can help you from yourself." This book is referred to by: Looking-Glass-Elf contains the lyrics, "Tomorrow's world can't die, we've got to be the catchers in the rye." This book is referred to by: Love, Capital L contains the lyrics, "and that's how I came to see how Holden Caulfield was your prophet." This book is referred to by: Machination contains the lyrics, "Read 'Catcher In The Rye' a million and one fucking times." This book is referred to by: Magna Cum Nada contains the lyrics, "Why try? I'm that guy Holden Caulfield from Catcher in the Rye, put away 'cause he wasn't all there." This book is referred to by: This book is referred to by: Save Yourself features the lyrics, "Naw man it wasn't me, it was Holden Caulfield, brother / I just read and pulled the trigger." This book is referred to by: So Long includes the lyrics, "So with a tear in his eye, he's gonna catch 'em in the rye." This book is referred to by: Superpowers contains the lyrics, "Sometimes I feel I'm Holden Caulfield, sometimes Jack Kerouac." This book is referred to by: The Disaster March contains the lyrics, "There was a time and a place that was all full of mistakes. And a face that was all full of shit. I was frustrated and angry. I was more than alive. A catcher in the rye." This book is referred to by: Trinity contains the lyrics, "The one who's seated, on the throne within in a forcefield. You'll get tossed and feel lost like Holden Caulfield." This book is referred to by: Waiting for the Great Destruction contains the chorus, "Maybe at my funeral they'll say I found the answers. They'll say I had it coming. They'll say I was just sittin' around. Waiting for the Great destruction, I am waiting for Holden Caulfield to call." This book is referred to by: September 18, 1989 This book is referred to by: "Who wants flowers when you're dead? Nobody" is a quote from The Catcher in the Rye. This book is referred to by: This book is referred to by: William Holde Caulfield contains the lyrics, "I'm afraid of people who like Catcher in the Rye. Yeah, I like it too, but someone tell me why. People he'd despise say, 'I feel like that guy.' I don't wanna grow up, 'cause I don't wanna die." This book is referred to by: Your Vegas contains the lyrics, "The Catcher in the Rye and the children on the ground, we're all in the lost and found." BooksThis book inspired: May 7, 2009 Coming Through the Rye is an unauthorized "sequel" to The Catcher in the Rye. This book is referred to by: 2005 In The Taxonomy of Barnacles, Bridget and Billy think about Holden's question of where ducks go during winter. This book is referred to by: 2003 The main character in After gets in trouble for having a copy of The Catcher in the Rye. This book inspired: The plot of Burgler in the Rye focuses on a reclusive writer much like J. D. Salinger. This book is referred to by: Bob Uecker was a catcher in Major League baseball. This book is referred to by: 1999 The freaks at school in Downsiders are said to be "boys who dressed in black and carried around copies of The Catcher in the Rye." This book is referred to by: April 11, 2006 While like Holden Caulfield, the protagonist in King Dork hates The Catcher in the Rye. This book is referred to by: 1982 In Shoeless Joe, Ray Kinsella discusses the significance of "Catcher in the Rye" and later kidnaps J.D. Salinger. This book is referred to by: 1963 Fowles character, Clegg cannot understand why Miranda likes the novel, The Catcher in the Rye. This book is referred to by: February 1, 1999 The Catcher in the Rye is one of Charlie's 12 favorite books that his teacher assigns him to read. This book is referred to by: August 10, 2004 The Realm of Possibility has a chapter titled, "My Girlfriend Is In Love With Holden Caulfield". ArtistsThis book refers to: October 9, 1940 - December 8, 1980 John Lennon will forever be associated with The Catcher in the Rye because his murderer, Mark David Chapman, was known for carrying the book and used to to try to explain why he committed the crime. MusicalsThis book is referred to by: The character Gabe in Next to Normal reads The Catcher in the Rye and leaves the book visibly on stage during the entire act. Video GamesThis book is referred to by: April 13, 2003 On of the tasks in Postal 2 is to return a book to the library titled "Catch Her in the Eye". |