Trivia / Putney Swope

• Cowboy BeBop at His Computer: Contrary to what many sources report, Mel Brooks doesn't make a Celebrity Cameo in this film. The bit part "Mr. Forget It" is listed in the credits as being played by someone named Mel Brooks, but it's a different person.
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  • In Boogie Nights, Buck Swope is named directly after Putney, while Cosmo was based on businessman Wing Soney. Downey even has a cameo alongside the character.
  • The Avalanches' Wildflower album samples the Ethereal Cereal commercial at the beginning of the Title Track.

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