I believe I should first see Twin Peaks before seeing something 'by way of'. (And no, the "Psych" episode "Dual Spires" doesn't count, though it was funny and I got most of the references.)
@hatutzeraze: I wonder if Chaykin's Ruff and Reddy will draw some inspiration from Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis.
Also, I seriously chuckled when I saw the Suicide Squad/Banana Splits solicit. I swear, it's like the creative team watched Yellow Submarine before the idea hit them.
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