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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
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*The episode title could be a reference to the 1958 science fiction short story ''{{w|Spell My Name with an S}}'' or the 1972 concert film ''{{w|Liza with a Z}}''.
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*The episode title is a reference to the 1972 [[Liza Minnelli]] concert film ''{{W|Liza with a Z}}''.
 
*The [[Lisa with an "S"/Gags#Couch gag|couch gag]] is a parody of ''[[Star Trek]]''.
 
*The [[Lisa with an "S"/Gags#Couch gag|couch gag]] is a parody of ''[[Star Trek]]''.
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*"[[Tune Knight, Tune Knight]] is a parody of "{{w2|Tonight|West Side Story song}}" from the musical ''{{w|West Side Story}}''.
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*"[[Tune Knight, Tune Knight]] is a parody of "{{W2|Tonight|West Side Story song}}" from the musical ''{{W|West Side Story}}''.
 
*A reference to [[Mozart]] can be seen on the High Note Camp Band website.
 
*A reference to [[Mozart]] can be seen on the High Note Camp Band website.
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*{{w|Pete Barbutti}} was one of the graduates of that camp.
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**{{W|Pete Barbutti}} was one of the graduates of that camp.
 
*[[Homer]] wears a "[[Snoopy]] for President" T-shirt. He also mentions that it was a shame Snoopy lost to "President [[Garfield]]".
 
*[[Homer]] wears a "[[Snoopy]] for President" T-shirt. He also mentions that it was a shame Snoopy lost to "President [[Garfield]]".
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*[[Moe]] tells Homer that [[Broadway]] legend [[Laney Fontaine]] starred in ''{{w|Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?}}'' with {{w|Al Pacino}}.
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*[[Moe]] tells Homer that [[Broadway]] legend [[Laney Fontaine]] starred in ''{{W|Does a Tiger Wear a Necktie?}}'' with {{W|Al Pacino}}.
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*"{{w|The Blue Danube}}" can be heard while Moe, Laney, [[Lenny]], [[Carl]], [[Barney]] and Homer play poker.
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*"{{W|The Blue Danube}}" can be heard while Moe, Laney, [[Lenny]], [[Carl]], [[Barney]] and Homer play poker.
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[[File:Inside Out reference.png|300px|thumb|The characters in Homer's brain are a reference to ''{{W2|Inside Out|2015 film}}'']]
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[[File:Inside Out reference.png|300px|thumb|The scene where the characters are trying to help [[Homer]] win poker is a parody of ''{{W2|Inside Out|2015 film}}'']]
 
*The scene in Homer's brain during the poker game is a reference to the movie ''{{W2|Inside Out|2015 film}}''.
 
*The scene in Homer's brain during the poker game is a reference to the movie ''{{W2|Inside Out|2015 film}}''.
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*Laney said she invented a new kind of {{w|Steadicam}} that is mounted on a dog.
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*Laney said she invented a new kind of {{W|Steadicam}} that is mounted on a dog.
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*Moe says that Hardee's is Springfield's version of Sardi's. {{w|Sardi's}} is a famous restaurant in [[Manhattan]], known for the caricatures of Broadway celebrities that has on its walls.
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*Moe says that Hardee's is Springfield's version of Sardi's. {{W|Sardi's}} is a famous restaurant in [[Manhattan]], known for the caricatures of Broadway celebrities that has on its walls.
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*Laney says that once she was about to sing "{{w|Do You Love Me}}" at {{w|Caesar's}} when she saw {{w2|Jack Jones|American singer}} sitting in the wings of the theatre and he was enjoying his success from "{{w|Wives and Lovers}}".
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*Laney says that once she was about to sing "{{W|Do You Love Me}}" at {{W|Caesars Palace|Caesar's}} when she saw {{W2|Jack Jones|American singer}} sitting in the wings of the theatre while enjoying his success from "{{W|Wives and Lovers}}".
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**Lisa was surprised, as Laney had just proposed to {{w|Mike Connors}}. Laney tells her she was actually in love with Mannix, who was the character who Connors portrayed on the {{w|Mannix|series of the same name}}.
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**Lisa was surprised, as Laney had just proposed to {{W|Mike Connors}}. Laney tells her she was actually in love with Mannix, who was the character who Connors portrayed on the [[Mannix|series of the same name]].
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[[File:Laney Butchers The Beatles.png|300px|thumb|''Laney Butchers The Beatles'' is a reference to [[The Beatles]]' ''{{w|Yesterday and Today}}'' album cover, which is also known as the "butcher cover"]]
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[[File:Laney Butchers The Beatles.png|300px|thumb|''Laney Butchers The Beatles'' is a reference to [[The Beatles]]' ''{{W|Yesterday and Today}}'' album cover, which is also known as the "butcher cover"]]
 
*Laney albums include:
 
*Laney albums include:
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**''Laney Sings The Blues'', a reference to ''{{w2|Lady Sings the Blues|soundtrack}}''.
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**''Laney Sings The Blues'', a reference to ''{{W2|Lady Sings the Blues|soundtrack}}''.
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**''Electric Laney Land'' is a reference to [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s psychedelic rock album ''{{w|Electric Ladyland}}''.
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**''Electric Laney Land'' is a reference to [[Jimi Hendrix]]'s psychedelic rock album ''{{W|Electric Ladyland}}''.
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**''Laney Butchers The Beatles'', a reference to [[The Beatles]]' ''{{w|Yesterday and Today}}'' album cover.
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**''Laney Butchers The Beatles'', a reference to [[The Beatles]]' ''{{W|Yesterday and Today}}'' album cover.
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**''Rehab Yourself A Merry Little Chirstmas'', a reference to "{{w|Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas}}".
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**''Rehab Yourself A Merry Little Chirstmas'', a reference to "{{W|Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas}}".
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*Lisa says that [[Marge]] will be the second person she thanks at the {{w|Tony Awards}}, the first one being {{w|Angela Lansbury}}.
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*Lisa says that [[Marge]] will be the second person she thanks at the {{W|Tony Awards}}, the first one being {{W|Angela Lansbury}}.
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*[[Hartford]] is the city where "{{w|Howard Stern}} met {{w|Fred Norris}}". These two radio personality actually did meet in a radio station in the capital of [[Connecticut]].
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*[[Hartford]] is the city where "{{W|Howard Stern}} met {{W|Fred Norris}}". These two radio personalities actually did meet in a radio station in the capital of [[Connecticut]].
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*Lisa wants Laney to read ''{{w|Anne of Green Gables}}''.
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*Lisa wants Laney to read ''{{W|Anne of Green Gables}}'', a 1908 book by {{W|Lucy Maud Montgomery}}.
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**Laney says she did the audiobook version, in which {{w|Peter Falk}} participated as well.
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**Laney says she did the audiobook version, in which {{W|Peter Falk}} participated as well.
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*Marge and [[Bart]] call Lisa using {{w|Skype}}.
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*Marge and [[Bart]] call Lisa using {{W|Skype}}.
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*Jazzists Sonny and {{w|Stix Hooper|Stix}} can be seen. Lisa also makes a reference to "{{w|Take Five}}", a well-known jazz composition.
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*Jazzists Sonny and {{W|Stix Hooper|Stix}} can be seen. Lisa also makes a reference to "{{W|Take Five}}", a well-known jazz composition.
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*A reference to ''{{w|The Today Show}}'' can be seen on the street sign.
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*A reference to ''{{W|The Today Show}}'' can be seen on a street sign.
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[[File:France Peace Sign Lisa with an S.png|thumb|right|300px|The [[Eiffel Tower]] seen inside the {{w|Peace symbols|peace symbol}} was in memory of the {{w|November 2015 Paris attacks}}, which took place days before this episode aired]]
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[[File:France Peace Sign Lisa with an S.png|thumb|right|300px|The [[Eiffel Tower]] seen inside the {{W|Peace symbols|peace symbol}} was in memory of the {{W|November 2015 Paris attacks}}, which took place days before this episode aired]]
 
*At [[Times Square]]:
 
*At [[Times Square]]:
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**A cinema sign shows ''Candy Crush The Musical'', a reference to {{w|Candy Crush Saga}}.
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**A cinema sign shows ''Candy Crush The Musical'', a reference to ''{{W|Candy Crush Saga}}''.
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**''[[Plopper|Spider Pig: Turn Off The Pork]]'' is a parody of ''{{w|Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark}}''.
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**''[[Plopper|Spider Pig: Turn Off The Pork]]'' is a parody of ''{{W|Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark}}''.
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**''Long Day's Journey into The [[M&M's]] Store'' is a reference to ''{{w|Long Day's Journey into Night}}'', a tragedy play which has won a Tony award.
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**''Long Day's Journey into The [[M&M's]] Store'' is a reference to ''{{W|Long Day's Journey into Night}}'', a tragedy play which has won a Tony award.
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**An {{w|I ❤ NY}} sign can be seen.
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**An {{W|I ❤ NY}} sign can be seen.
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**''Lafayette the Musical'' is a reference to the American Revolutionary war hero {{w|Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette|Marquis de Lafayette}}, and a parody of the popular musical ''{{W2|Hamilton|musical}}'' based on Revolutionary war hero {{w|Alexander Hamilton}}.
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**''Lafayette the Musical'' is a reference to the American Revolutionary war hero {{W|Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette|Marquis de Lafayette}}, and a parody of the popular musical ''{{W2|Hamilton|musical}}'' based on Revolutionary war hero {{W|Alexander Hamilton}}.
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***The [[Eiffel Tower]] seen inside the {{w|Peace symbols|peace symbol}} was in memory of the {{w|November 2015 Paris attacks}}, which took place nearly a week before this episode aired.
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***The [[Eiffel Tower]] seen inside the {{W|Peace symbols|peace symbol}} was in memory of the {{W|November 2015 Paris attacks}}, which took place nearly a week before this episode aired.
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**''Hedwig and the Furious Foot'' is a parody of ''{{w|Hedwig and the Angry Inch}}''.
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**''Hedwig and the Furious Foot'' is a parody of ''{{W|Hedwig and the Angry Inch}}''.
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*The scene where the {{w|Amish people}} lift the WC is a reference to the film ''{{w2|Witness|1985 film}}''.
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*The scene where the {{W|Amish people}} build the WC is a reference to the film ''{{W2|Witness|1985 film}}''.
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**The song "{{w|Rodeo (ballet)#Hoe-Down|Hoe-Down}}" by {{w|Aaron Copland}} can be heard during this scene.
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**The song "{{W|Rodeo (ballet)#Hoe-Down|Hoe-Down}}" by {{W|Aaron Copland}} can be heard during this scene.
 
*[[Chazz Busby]] mentions a Broadway musical adaptation of [[Michael Bay|Michael Bay's]] ''{{W2|Transformers|2007 film}}'' with {{W|Kristen Chenowith}} as Sam Witwicky's mother.
 
*[[Chazz Busby]] mentions a Broadway musical adaptation of [[Michael Bay|Michael Bay's]] ''{{W2|Transformers|2007 film}}'' with {{W|Kristen Chenowith}} as Sam Witwicky's mother.
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*Chazz mentions {{w|Valium}}, a medicine used to treat anxiety.
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*Chazz mentions {{W|Valium}}, a medicine used to treat anxiety.
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*"Jay-Z Boy Chairs" is a reference to "{{w2|Beach Chair|song}}", a song by rapper [[Jay-Z]].
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*"Jay-Z Boy Chairs" is a reference to "{{W2|Beach Chair|song}}", a song by rapper [[Jay-Z]].
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*The song [[Laney Fontaine]] sings in "Laney Growls {{Ch|Stephen Sondheim|Sondheim}}" is "{{w|Everything's Coming up Roses}}" from the musical ''{{W2|Gypsy|musical}}''. The show was eventually canceled because Chazz never paid the rights to the song.
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*The song [[Laney Fontaine]] sings in "Laney Growls {{Ch|Stephen Sondheim|Sondheim}}" is "{{W|Everything's Coming up Roses}}" from the musical ''{{W2|Gypsy|musical}}''. The show was eventually canceled because Chazz never paid the rights to the song.
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**At the show, Homer starts asking for money for the {{w|Broadway Cares}}.
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**At the show, Homer starts asking for money for the {{W|Broadway Cares}}.
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*When the show turned out to be a success, the theatre staff destroyed some ''{{w2|Don King|boxing promoter}} and I'' flyers, which is a reference to ''{{w|The King and I}}''.
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*When the show turned out to be a success, the theatre staff destroyed some ''{{W2|Don King|boxing promoter}} and I'' flyers, which is a reference to ''{{W|The King and I}}''.
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*Laney mentions [[Bruce Willis]].
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*Laney mentions American actor [[Bruce Willis]].
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[[File:Queensboro Bridge Manhattan reference.png|300px|thumb|[[Moe]] and [[Laney Fontaine|Laney]] sitting near the {{w|Queensboro Bridge}} is a reference from the iconic shot in the ending of ''{{w2|Manhattan|1979 film}}'']]
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[[File:Queensboro Bridge Manhattan reference.png|300px|thumb|[[Moe]] and [[Laney Fontaine|Laney]] sitting near the {{W|Queensboro Bridge}} is a reference to the iconic shot from the ending of ''{{W2|Manhattan|1979 film}}'']]
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*After Laney's show got canceled, she and Moe spend time together while the song "{{w|Walk On the Wild Side}}" by {{w|Lou Reed}} is heard on the background:
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*After Laney's show got canceled, she and Moe spend time together while the song "{{W|Walk On the Wild Side}}" by {{W|Lou Reed}} is heard on the background:
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**Moe and Laney sitting by the bridge is a reference to the film ''{{w2|Manhattan|1979 film}}''. The cover of this film includes the iconic photo of the {{w|Queensboro Bridge}}.
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**Moe and Laney sitting by the bridge is a reference to the film ''{{W2|Manhattan|1979 film}}''. The cover of this film includes the iconic photo of the {{W|Queensboro Bridge}}.
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**They can be seen driving carts at {{w|The Guggenheim}}.
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**They can be seen driving carts at {{W|The Guggenheim}}.
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**They eat on a girder, a reference to the famous photograph ''{{w|Lunch atop a Skyscraper}}''.
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**They eat on a girder, a reference to the famous photograph ''{{W|Lunch atop a Skyscraper}}''.
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**[[Elmo]] chases them to get some coins.
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**[[Elmo]] from ''[[Sesame Street]]'' chases them to get some coins.
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*[[Ned]]'s cousin from [[Pennsylvania]] mentions [[Thomas Edison]].
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*[[Ned]]'s cousin from [[Pennsylvania]] mentions the "Edison switch lights" which references a {{W|light switch}} and how [[Thomas Edison]] invented the lightbulb.
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== Trivia ==
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*The theater's sign was a peace sign with the [[Eiffel Tower]] in memory of the France terrorist attack on November 13, 2015.
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*The scene in the subway shown in the Subway Issues sneak peek was e for "Nucdited in the episode.
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*When [[Marge]] believes [[Lisa]] will stay on tour with Laney Fontaine, she says, "we'll see you in {{W|Pittsfield}}" which is a city in Western [[Massachusetts]].
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*The road sign has the Simpsons driving on {{W|U.S. Route 202 in New York|Highway 202}} to [[New York City]].
  
 
== Continuity ==
 
== Continuity ==
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*[[Laney Fontaine]] previously appeared in "[[My Fare Lady]]."
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*[[Laney Fontaine]] previously appeared in "[[My Fare Lady]]".
 
*This is the second time where [[Lisa]] gets into the show business. ("[[All About Lisa]]")
 
*This is the second time where [[Lisa]] gets into the show business. ("[[All About Lisa]]")
 
*The [[Simpson family]] from "[[The Tracey Ullman Show]]" appears in the title screen.
 
*The [[Simpson family]] from "[[The Tracey Ullman Show]]" appears in the title screen.
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*The [[Donut Hut]] appears. ("[[Homerland]]")
 
*The [[Donut Hut]] appears. ("[[Homerland]]")
 
*A billboard references [[Jay-Z]]. ("[[Moonshine River]]")
 
*A billboard references [[Jay-Z]]. ("[[Moonshine River]]")
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*A cinema sign shows ''Itchy & Scratchy The Revival'', a possible sequel to ''[[Itchy & Scratchy: The Movie]].''
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*A cinema sign shows ''Itchy & Scratchy The Revival'', a possible sequel to ''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Movie]]''.
 
*[[Lisa]] gets lost again. ("[[Lost Our Lisa]]")
 
*[[Lisa]] gets lost again. ("[[Lost Our Lisa]]")
 
*The Puritans appear again. ("[[The Wettest Stories Ever Told]]")
 
*The Puritans appear again. ("[[The Wettest Stories Ever Told]]")
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*The [[Simpsons family]] goes to [[New York City]] again. ("[[The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson]]", "[[Moonshine River]]")
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*The [[Simpson family]] goes to [[New York City]] again. ("[[The City of New York vs. Homer Simpson]]", "[[Moonshine River]]")
  
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== Trivia ==
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== Goofs ==
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*The theater's sign was a peace sign with the {{w|Eiffel Tower}} in memory of the France terrorist attack on November 13, 2015.
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*[[Homer]] shows his union card for "Nuclear Feather-Bedders & Layabouts (N.F.B.L.) Local 489" and in "[[Last Exit to Springfield]]" his union was Local 643.
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*The scene in the subway shown in the Subway Issues sneak peek was edited in the episode.
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*{{W|Featherbedding}} does not have a hyphen.
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*This is the last episode that [[Sam Simon]] is credited for as an executive producer after his death on March 8, 2015.
 
  
 
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[[Category:Cultural references]]
 
[[Category:Cultural references]]

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References/Trivia


Season 27 Episode References
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Cultural references[edit]

The scene where the characters are trying to help Homer win poker is a parody of Inside Out
  • The scene in Homer's brain during the poker game is a reference to the movie Inside Out.
  • Laney said she invented a new kind of Steadicam that is mounted on a dog.
  • Moe says that Hardee's is Springfield's version of Sardi's. Sardi's is a famous restaurant in Manhattan, known for the caricatures of Broadway celebrities that has on its walls.
  • Laney says that once she was about to sing "Do You Love Me" at Caesar's when she saw Jack Jones sitting in the wings of the theatre while enjoying his success from "Wives and Lovers".
    • Lisa was surprised, as Laney had just proposed to Mike Connors. Laney tells her she was actually in love with Mannix, who was the character who Connors portrayed on the series of the same name.
Laney Butchers The Beatles is a reference to The Beatles' Yesterday and Today album cover, which is also known as the "butcher cover"
The Eiffel Tower seen inside the peace symbol was in memory of the November 2015 Paris attacks, which took place days before this episode aired
Moe and Laney sitting near the Queensboro Bridge is a reference to the iconic shot from the ending of Manhattan

Trivia[edit]

  • The theater's sign was a peace sign with the Eiffel Tower in memory of the France terrorist attack on November 13, 2015.
  • The scene in the subway shown in the Subway Issues sneak peek was e for "Nucdited in the episode.
  • When Marge believes Lisa will stay on tour with Laney Fontaine, she says, "we'll see you in Pittsfield" which is a city in Western Massachusetts.
  • The road sign has the Simpsons driving on Highway 202 to New York City.

Continuity[edit]

Goofs[edit]

Season 27 References
Every Man's Dream • 'Cue Detective • Puffless • Halloween of Horror • Treehouse of Horror XXVI • Friend with Benefit • Lisa with an "S" • 'Paths of Glory • Barthood • The Girl Code • Teenage Mutant Milk-Caused Hurdles • Much Apu About Something • Love Is in the N2-O2-Ar-CO2-Ne-He-CH4 • Gal of Constant Sorrow • Lisa the Veterinarian • The Marge-ian Chronicles • The Burns Cage • How Lisa Got Her Marge Back • Fland Canyon • To Courier with Love • Simprovised • Orange Is the New Yellow
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