Leave It to Beaver: In an episode entitled "Wally�s Dinner Date," broadcast in approximately 1961, Wally was going to take a girl to a very expensive, high class restaurant. He was worried about how much it would cost though, so Beaver suggested that he just call the place and find out. Then Eddie chimed in and said, "If they give you any trouble, tell 'em you're Bobby Darin or somebody."

In another episode also airing in approximately 1961, Wally was talking about listening to records over at a girl's house. He said that her
father was in the other room and every time they would put on a Frankie Avalon or Bobby Darin record, he would start coughing. But when they'd put on Guy Mitchell, he wouldn't make a sound.

Another episode, sometime in 1961, Eddie Haskell was telling Beaver that if he wanted to be a big shot he had to act like one, " ... like Elvis
or Frankie or Bobby Darin." We believe this episode is #210 "Beaver, the Hero."

Bobby's name was mentioned in an episode called "Don Juan Beaver" that originally aired on May 2, 1963. Beaver had been talking to a girl
on the phone while the rest of the family was waiting for him to come to dinner. When he finally entered the dining room, his brother said something along the lines of, "What's kept you on the phone all this time, Bobby Darin?"

The Dick Van Dyke Show: In episode number 54 entitled "The Sam Pomerantz Scandals" that aired March 6, 1963, Rob, Laura, Buddy and Sally were visiting a friend who worked at a resort. They asked their friend to do his impressions of famous people. When asked to do Bobby Darin, he snapped his fingers.

The Munsters: In an episode entitled "Munster the Magnificent" which aired May 13, 1965, Eddie volunteered Herman to entertain at the school talent show. Herman was worried he would not be able to perform but sang and played the family pipe organ literally destroying the house. When wife Lily came in the room and asked what happened, Grandpa said sarcastically, "Bobby Darin here just brought down
the house!"

The Monkees: In the episode entitled "Monkees at the Movies," airing 1966 (?), the guys are trying to get Davy a role by using his record (actually it is one of Davy's before the Monkees). Peter is trying to get Davy's album from Mike by offering his own collecton saying, "... and
the prize of my collection, Bobby Darin sings his bank book."

Dark Shadows: In episode 213 which aired on April 20, 1967 an instrumental version of Bobby's "I'll Be There" can be heard playing in the background during the show. The scene in which the song can be heard takes place at the local bar. Carolyn Stoddard and Burke Devlin are talking about their past relationship, which has ended because Carolyn found out that Burke was using her to hurt her family. The song plays while Burke apologizes to Carolyn for what he has done. (Lyrics)

In another episode broadcast September 24, 1977 Steve Martin sang part of "Mack the Knife" and explained that he was looking for some
cat handcuffs.

The Brady Bunch Variety Hour: In the pilot which aired November 28, 1976, the Bradys along with guests Donny & Marie Osmond sang "Splish Splash." (Lyrics)

The Love Boat: In this October 13, 1979 episode entitled "Gopher's Greatest Hit" Gopher, played by Fred Grandy, impersonated Bobby singing "Mack the Knife." (Lyrics)

Growing Pains: Sometime in the late 80's or the early 90's Alan Thicke's character performed at some sort of musical show or benefit and sang Bobby's "Mack the Knife." (Lyrics)

McDonalds: In the late 1980's a character that was based on Bobby's "Mack the Knife" called "Mac Tonite" was featured in several commercials for the fast food chain. Many Happy Meal collectible toys were produced of the character. ("Make it Mac tonite!")

Laverne and Shirley: Throughout the run of this 1976-1983 ABC situation comedy, Bobby's picture had a special place in the background
on Laverne and Shirley's bedroom wall. This was noticed most specifically on the 1982 episode, "Watch the Fur Fly." ( See photo.) This was
a popular promotional photo of Bobby (seen as a poster on this show) and was most recently used for the 1999 Collectors' Choice" CD, Unreleased Capitol Sides.

X-Files: In an episode that was broadcast July 1, 1994 entitled "Beyond the Sea" Bobby's song plays a major role in the plot. (Lyrics)

Saturday Night Live: In an episode broadcast February 10, 1996 guest host Danny Aiello sang Bobby's "Clementine." (Lyrics)

Seinfeld: In the episode "The Checks" broadcast November 7, 1996, Jerry receives residual checks from his Japanese TV appearance.
The Japanese businessmen get stuck in Kramer's dresser drawers and Elaine's new boyfriend is obsessed with the song "Desperado."
While Jerry and George are sitting in the coffee shop Kramer walks in dressed to the nines and Jerry says, "W-e-l-l, Macky's back."

Touched by an Angel: In the episode "Into the Light" that was broadcast November 17, 1996, Kirsten Dunst plays a teenager named Amy
Ann McCoy hospitalized with cystic fibrosis. David Marciano plays a man named James Block with a heart condition. He says to Amy, "I got
the music for your birthday party." Amy responds, "I think we have all the Elvis CDs we need." To which James replies, "Oh no -- I have
some Bobby Darin records." Amy asks, "Who's Bobby Darin?" James responds, "Only the best singer in the world."

ER: In an episode entitled "Whose Appy Now?" which aired February 6, 1997, Dr. Carter removed Dr. Benton's appendix. Bobby's "Mack the Knife" was heard in the background. Dr. Carter sang along with the music. (Lyrics)

Millennium -- Season 2:

In episode number 2 entitled "Beware of the Dog" which aired September 26, 1997, Bobby's "As Long As I'm Singin'" plays on a portable CD player as Frank Black looks over crime scene photos on his computer. The scene changes to Frank in his car driving to the crime scene, and the song is amplified on the soundtrack as he listens to it in the car.

(From fourthhorseman.com: 'This episode introduced viewers to Frank Black's penchant for the music of singer Bobby Darin. On the musical choice Glen Morgan commented, "Lance doesn't quite understand, but it actually makes some upcoming scenes creepy."')

Chicago Hope: Sometime during the 1997/98 season Bobby's story of finding out his sister was really his mother was mentioned.

Will & Grace: On September 21, 1998, during the first season pilot episode entitled "Love and Marriage," Will, referring to watching pop-up video on VH1, says to Grace, "Did you know that Fiona Apple doesn�t even like apples, and Bobby Darin�s dog was named Fiona?"

Frasier: Sometime during the 1998/99 season Frasier's father Martin Crane, played by John Mahoney, calls up his girl and asks her to come over, claiming he has, "Bobby Darin on the stereo."

The Practice: In May 2000, Bobby could be heard singing "It Had to Be You" in the promo for the season finale of ABC's "The Practice." (Lyrics)

Kohl's: During the Christmas season of 2000, Bobby's "More" could be heard in this department store chain Christmas commercials. (Lyrics) (This was very short-lived. Bobby was soon replaced by another singer's rendition.)

HBO: In April 2001 the movie 61* plays Bobby's "Dream Lover" in the first few scenes. (Lyrics)

Ed: In an episode aired in May 2001, the story on NBC's Ed was about a "Vegas Night" and Bobby could be heard singing "Beyond the Sea." (Lyrics)

The Fighting Fitzgeralds: In May 2001, the Brian Dennehy character was driving and singing along with the radio. The song that was playing was "Beyond the Sea" sung by Bobby Darin. (Lyrics)

Family Guy: In an episode that was broadcast November 28, 2001, the cartoon characters go into a hotel room. One of them attempts to pull down a murphy bed which results in the wall collapsing. An older couple is now revealed in the next room. The wife says, "We're going to
see Bobby Darin at the Copa tomorrow night, right Frank?" He responds, "Yep, Bobby Darin, tomorrow night!"

The Sopranos: In a scene on a recent episode of this HBO drama, in the private lounge of "Bada Bing," Bobby's "I'll Remember April" was heard playing in the background. (Lyrics)

In another episode shown on May 2, 2004, Bobby's "If I Were a Carpenter" played over the end credits. (Lyrics)

Walden Robert Cassotto was mentioned on the final episode of this series which aired on June 10, 2007. One of Tony Soprano's workers
was asked about his first name "Walden" and he answered back that he was named after Bobby Darin, Walden Robert Cassotto!

A&E's Live by Request: On this A&E special, "A Barry Manilow Christmas," which aired on December 5, 2003, Barry sings a great swinging arrangement of "There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays." Barry begins snapping his fingers and a few bars into the song remarks, "I
feel like ... BOBBY DARIN!"

Bobby was featured in a Major League Baseball promotion for the July 11, 2006 All Star Game. It was shown on ESPN & the Fox Sport channel. The commercial featured LOTS of Bobby's tune, "I'm Sitting on Top of the World!" Bobby was definitely not singing softly in the background on this one!!! You could clearly hear it when he said, "Go get 'em Billy!" (Lyrics)

In August 2006 Bobby's song, "Don't Rain on My Parade" was featured in a UK Terrestrial television commercial advertising Vauxhall cars. (Lyrics)

Shark: On September 21, 2006, in the premiere episode of this CBS series, Bobby's "Mack the Knife" could be heard during the opening scene. (Lyrics)

In January 2007 there is a UK television program called Soapstar Superstar that has actors from the soap operas singing songs every night
for a week on prime time TV. One of them chose "Don't Rain on My Parade" and the host actually announces the song as the Bobby Darin song, "Don't Rain on My Parade," plays at the beginning of the performance!

Malcolm in the Middle: In the episode, "Malcolm's Money" which aired on January 6, 2006 (Season 7, #10) Reese is shown in a montage, enjoying himself in an old people's home while Bobby's "I'm Sitting on Top of the World" plays on the soundtrack. (Lyrics)

Quantum Leap: In episode 3.6 "Miss Deep South - June 7, 1958," Sam leaps into the body of a beauty pageant contestant. In one scene, while the contestants are modeling their bathing suits around the swimming pool, Bobby�s "Splish Splash" plays. The episode originally aired
on November 2, 1990. (Unfortunately, on the Region 1 DVD release of the series, this song, along with many others, was cut out and replaced with generic background music. The song can still be heard when the episode airs in syndication.) (Lyrics)

Jeep Gladiator: Bobby's "Splish Splash" is featured in an October 2019 Jeep Gladiator commercial. As Bobby sings a group of friends drive their Jeep Wrangler through the mud, kicking up a huge mess as they do doughnuts through the muck. The friends are met by a man in a Jeep Gladiator, which the automaker says gives the Wrangler someone new to play with. (Lyrics)

Toyota: Two January 2015 Toyota commercials feature Bobby's "I'm Sitting on Top of the World." One is a man and woman driving a RAV4. The second commercial is a family driving in the snow in a Toyota Highlander, the man is tapping on the steering wheel and the woman is patting the dog's collar to the beat of the music. (Lyrics)

2014: Miley Cyrus has over 13 million follows on Instagram - 13,011,077 to be exact. Pretty cool Miley Cyrus! Viva La Bobby Darin! One of
the Kings of Kool, in a sharkskin suit!

On February 2, 2013 Camp Pendleton, CA had a 50's Days theme for a Family Day. 50's cars were on display. Hot dogs and hamburgers
were served. And 50's music played, including Bobby's "Splish Splash" and "Dream Lover."

Philadelphia R&B/Doo-Wop group, The Dreamlovers, originally formed in 1956. Back then they called themselves the Romancers, changing their name to The Dreamlovers from Bobby Darin's 1959 hit. (Of note: Their big hit, "When We Get Married," reached #10 on Billboard's Hot 100 list in 1961 and they also backed Chubby Checker on several recordings, including "The Twist.")

In September 2012 Colony Records, on 49th Street and Broadway, confirmed after 64 years of business, it would be closing it's doors. Musicians, Broadway actors, reporters and others have frequented the store ... and yes, our own Bobby as well. Read more about it here.

In August 2012 Bobby Darin Archivist, Jimmy Scalia, was at Grabriella's Italian Restaurant in Lavallette/Ortley Beach, New Jersey when they were having a fundraiser to raise money for vests for police officers. He bought a seashell and decorated it, in full Bobby Darin style, by blending "Beyond the Sea" and "Mack the Knife." The souvenir is now on displayed. Photos here.

CMT: In June of 2011 a program featuring a TimeLife 10-CD box set titled "The Teen Years" was aired. It includes Bobby's "Dream Lover."
It was hosted by Neil Sedaka. Neil mentions Bobby by name. Bobby is seen dancing, sings a little bit of "Dream Lover" and his picture is
shown throughout the program. (Lyrics)

PBS: In June of 2011 station WTTW promoted a 7 CD/5 DVD set called "Memories to Remember." They show a photo of Bobby while he is singing "This Could Be the Start of Something Big."

Roger McGuinn of the Byrds put out a live disc of his solo act (Live From Mars) a few years back, which has a retrospective commentary
about his career. This includes a story and song from Roger�s time working in the Brill Building with Bobby Darin; "Beach Ball," a song he recorded at Bobby�s urging, with Bobby sitting in on drums. Roger credits Bobby as a mentor, especially regarding a professional attitude
and stage presence.

PBS: In 2010 John Sebastian Presents: Folk Rewind (My Music) was aired. There is a clip of Bobby singing "Simple Song of Freedom."
Bobby is wearing his trademark tux and the clip is the entire song. (Lyrics)

In November 2010, Flash Cadillac, a Rock N Roll band that appeared on numerous TV shows including American Bandstand and in the films American Grafitti and Apocalypse Now, performed a concert in Colorado. During the show they performed "Queen of the Hop" They credited Bobby Darin and asked the audience if they remembered him. They also mentioned Bobby was one of their favorites. He was the only artist that the band singled out during this concert. (Lyrics)

In 2010, the Tom Hagen/Cherie Lynn Trio, with Rick Reuther, performed at the Wenger Pavilion in Baldwin, Michigan. Mr. Reuther sang
several Bobby Darin hits and closed the program with "Mack the Knife." (Lyrics)

Many versions of "Mack the Knife" replace the standard list of characters with a list of prior singers of the song. In stead of "Jenny Diver,
Sukey Tawdry, Miss Lotte Lenya, and Ol' Lucy Brown," Ella Fitzgerald, on Pure Ella: The Very Best of Ella Fitzgerald , lists Louis Armstrong and Bobby Darin. Frank Sinatra also does a listing of Armstrong, Darin, and Fitzgerald on L.A. Is My Lady .