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It is referred to by these books...

Naked
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This Book refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
David tells about his experience as a performer in the play, 'Hamlet'. (p. 101)

Stranger in a Strange Land
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This Book refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Ben misquotes Hamlet when he says, "What is Hecuba to you, or you to Hecuba?" The actual quote is "What's Hecuba to him, or he to Hecuba?" (Chapter 6)

VALIS
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part of VALIS

This Book refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Phil thinks about a saying that "Hamlet was not written by Shakespeare; it was merely written by a maned named Shakespeare." (Chapter 5)

It is the basis of these television episodes...

The Wire:
Season:  5  / Episode:  10 
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This Television Episode is based on Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Landsman quotes this play when he uses, "No traveler has ever returned" quote in his speech.

It is referred to by these television episodes...

Ray Donovan:
Season:  1  / Episode:  4 
Black Cadillac

This Television Episode refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
During family day at the private school, one of the teachers tells the parents that he assigns his students Hamlet, and by the end of it all, the students are begging for 'The Simpsons'.

Community:
Season:  2  / Episode:  20 
Competitive Wine Tasting

This Television Episode refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Britta and Troy take an acting class as an elective. There is a poster on the wall of the class for the play 'Hamlet'.

Family Guy:
Season:  13  / Episode:  8 
Our Idiot Brian

This Television Episode refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
The line, "Methinks thou dost protest too much" is a misquote from Hamlet. The actual line is "The lady doth protest too much, methinks."

Wilfred:
Season:  2  / Episode:  1 
Progress

This Television Episode refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Doctor says to Ryan, "Whoa, slow down, Hamlet."

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Crest Commercial

This Television Commercial features Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Shakespeare mentions his famous play because "Sarah" is missing out on it in class.
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It is the basis of these movies...

Hamlet

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This Movie is based on Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
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It is referred to by these movies...

Hamlet 2

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This Movie refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
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The King's Speech

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This Movie refers to Hamlet written by William Shakespeare
Lionel has the Duke recite from this play while listening to music. The famous line, "To be, or not to be" is heard as part of the lines read.
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