Alfie Bass in some guise of other. Basically playing the same character, he has hopped chirpily from drama to comedy and into costume pieces and back like an energised sparrow. To all of these, he has added an engaging warmth and sanguinity". Bass appeared as a poacher rescued by Robin in the first episode of "The Adventures of Robin Hood" starring Richard Greene. He appeared in "The Army Game" (1957–61), a British TV comedy series, as Private Montague 'Excused Boots' Bisley, and its sequel "Bootsie and Snudge" from 1960–63 (there was also a one series revival in colour in 1974) working at
The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase spin-offs. Troy walks by a poster of "The Jeffersons" (a spin-off of "All in the Family") twice, because the writers could not think of any more spin-offs. "Chief Wiggum, P.I." is a parody of police-dramas, such as "Miami Vice", "Magnum, P.I." and "Starsky and Hutch". Skinner emulates Don Johnson from "Miami Vice" in order to look scruffier. The character of Big Daddy is based on Dr. John, who comes from New Orleans. The chef in the restaurant resembles Paul Prudhomme. "The Love-matic Grampa" is a parody of fantasy sitcoms such as "Mister Ed", "I Dream of Jeannie" and "Bewitched" as