Editing Haystacks Calhoun (section)

==Other media==
Calhoun appears briefly at the end of the 1962 theatrical motion picture version of [[Rod Serling|Rod Serling's]] teleplay ''Requiem For A Heavyweight''.<ref name=":0" /> The protagonist, played by [[Anthony Quinn]], is a punch-drunk prize fighter slipping into oblivion but his manager, played by [[Jackie Gleason]], finds a way to squeeze a few more bucks from his career by lining him up for a "professional wrestling" match. The opponent's name is stated on a poster for the event, and announced as Quinn's character approaches the ring, but only the upper fourth of the wrestler's torso is seen, from the rear, on screen. He scratches his head in response to the behavior of this unknown newcomer.<ref name=":0" /> The film's credits make no reference, however, to Calhoun's participation.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mooneyham|first=Mike|title=Remembering the Past: Haystacks Calhoun was a true giant in the wrestling business|url=https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/remembering-the-past-haystacks-calhoun-was-a-true-giant-in-the-wrestling-business/article_bd496f0c-55b3-11eb-a085-0ba252a391ff.html|access-date=June 29, 2021|website=Post and Courier|date=January 16, 2021 |language=en}}</ref> He was known for his frequent appearances on television including Groucho Marx' show ''You Bet Your Life'' and talk shows hosted by Jack Paar and Merv Griffin.<ref name=":2" /> Calhoun showed off his strength when he appeared on Art Linkletter's program ''House Party'', where he tossed bales of hay with ease.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Rickard|first=Mike|date=March 11, 2018|title=Haystacks Calhoun - Dead at 55|url=https://wrestlerdeaths.com/haystacks-calhoun-death|website=Wrestler Deaths}}</ref>

On April 26, 2022, Haystacks Calhoun was depicted on NBC's [[Young Rock]] in season 2 episode 7, “An Understanding.” Calhoun was portrayed by [https://www.imdb.me/stevemoulton Steve Moulton] in this episode which told the story of how [[Dwayne Johnson]]’s parents met and fell in love.