The Simpsons Spin-Off Showcase unoriginal, poor television writing and references and parodies many television series. When Troy McClure mentions that Fox can only fill up three slots for the next season, the three series are "Melrose Place", "The X-Files" and "The Simpsons" itself. In the museum of television, Troy walks by posters of spin-offs, such as "The Ropers" (spun off from "Three's Company"), "Laverne & Shirley" (spun off from "Happy Days"), "Rhoda", a show that Julie Kavner, the voice of Marge, once starred in, (spun off from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show") and "Fish" (spun off from "Barney Miller"), to demonstrate the power of
Lisle Wilson Lisle Wilson Lisle Astor Wilson (September 2, 1943 – March 14, 2010), born 'Lisle Astor Wilson Jr.', was an American actor known for playing Leonard Taylor on the ABC sitcom "That's My Mama" which ran from 1974 to 1975. His film roles included appearances in Brian De Palma's horror film "Sisters" (1972) and "The Incredible Melting Man" (1977). He was also widely recognized for his guest appearances on television shows such as "Lou Grant", "The White Shadow", and "Falcon Crest", to name a few. Lisle was the Director of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts West in Pasadena, California for