A scene from HBOsWatchmenwas indeed a nod to a decades-oldSaturday Night Livesketch.

Lovitzs character eventually converts to a Wilson brand trap door, which works perfectly.

CrawfordsWatchmentrap door remote is likewise branded Wilson and HBO confirmed theWatchmensketch is indeed referencing the classic skit.

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