‘The Simpsons’ to send up The Smiths in new episode this weekend
nme.comThe Simpsons is set to send up The Smiths in a new episode this weekend, marking the latest chapter in the show’s long history of paying loving homage to pop culture.The episode, titled Panic On The Streets of Springfield, will reportedly see Lisa get a new imaginary friend – a depressed indie singer from 1980s Britain.While the show has stopped short of getting Morrissey onboard to voice the character, they will instead be voiced by another prolific British star – Benedict Cumberbatch.A promotional still from the episode sees Lisa and the quiff-sporting Morrissey lookalike standing outside the Springfields Lads Club – a clear reference to The Smiths’ iconic shot outside Salford Lads Club.Okay, that's it: best three "Simpsons Smiths songs".
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