Studs/In Popular Culture

An episode of the long-running KING-TV sketch comedy television program Almost Live! (originally April 11, 1992) spoofed the show as Studs from Microsoft with Pat Cashman as the host.

An episode of Family Matters (originally May 1, 1992) called Dudes (as of which in turn was the name of this show it was parodying) was a teen dating show where Laura Winslow (played by Kellie Shanygne Williams) claims that its "sexists", with Eddie Winslow, Waldo Faldo and Steve Urkel (played by Darius McCrary, Shawn Harrison and Jaleel White respectively) appearing as contestants.

In the made-for-tv movie called Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation (originally July 13, 1992) the nerds are sitting around watching the show.

An episode of the short-lived FOX sketch comedy show The Edge (originally September 26, 1992) once spoofed the show as Sluts.

An episode of the three-seasoned, sketch comedy show called The Ben Stiller Show (originally October 18, 1992) spoofed the show as Amish Studs.

An episode of Doogie Howser, M.D. (Originally November 11, 1992) called "Nothing Compares 2 U" features both Doogie and his best friend Vinnie (played by Neil Patrick Harris and Max Casella respectively) appearing as bachelors during a dream sequence.

An episode of The Simpsons (originally November 12, 1992) called "New Kid on the Block" Homer is watching the show as Hunks.

In the 1993 PC (Personal Computer) video game called Leisure Suit Larry 6: Shape Up or Slip Out! during the introduction, Larry participates (and loses) on a game show called Stallions which in turn was a parody of Studs in general.

In a 2005 episode of the VH1 mini-series called I Love the 90s: Part Deux "1992 Episode", Studs was briefly mentioned as a topic.

In 2006, Studs was ranked #47 as one of The 50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time hosted by Bil Dwyer but despite not being shown any footage, this led to flabbergasted game show fans by calling it "Freaking Studs".

In 2008, a special called Play it Back: 90's Game Shows hosted by Caroline Rhea briefly mentioned Studs along with a few video clips from the show were played.