Plate spinning was often seen in HBO's prison drama Oz, where an unnamed prisoner would often be seen spinning a book on the tip of a pen. In an episode of the Simpsons, at the Springfield Retirement Castle talent show, one participant does a similar act, but uses the dentures of several of the residents. Tom Griswold, co-host of The Bob & Tom Show, a syndicated American comedy radio program, occasionally says he wishes he could see a plate spinner on TV again and wants to book one for his staff's annual Christmas party, which Chick McGee cites as further evidence that Griswold is out of touch with contemporary entertainment.
Erich Brenn performed on the American television program The Ed Sullivan Show and other American variety and talent shows during the early years of American television.
The tune ' Sabre Dance' is often played in the background. Chinese Plate Spinners at Carnaval Festival, Efteling
