Hyde then remembers a car that runs on water (an obvious homage to That '70s Pilot).

It carries several obvious homages to Frankenstein but explores more the emotional effects of death and pseudo-life.

James wears 23 in obvious homage to Michael Jordan and on this night the comparisons - from the performance, to the team he beat were inevitable.

The character's name is an obvious homage to the actor Cary Grant.

As a nod to the obvious homage, Downshift's Japanese name was Wheeljack.

This was an obvious homage to The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms.

The title is an obvious homage to a major influence.

His real name is an obvious homage to noted kite-flyer Charlie Brown from the comic strip Peanuts.

His appearance is an obvious homage to the monster in the 1931 movie.

Even the opening credits are done in a style paying obvious homage to the American prime-time soaps.