'Watchmen' on HBO: A Guide to the Historical Events, Political Figures and Pop Culture
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Watchmen, Damon Lindelofs TV adaptation of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons graphic novel, has no shortage of real-world references. Taking place over 30 years after the events of the graphic novel, the HBO series continues to expand the alternate timeline that parallels Americas ongoing 200-year-plus history. Heres an ongoing list -- updated with each new episode -- of all the historical events, political figures and pop culture references featured in the series. [first referenced in season 1, episode 1]: Debuting on Broadway in 1943, Oklahoma! (Exclusive)How HBO's 'Watchmen' Is Different: White Supremacists, President Robert Redford and a 'F**k You' To Alan Moore