The Simpsons has been named the best tv show ever imported from America in a British survey released today. Broadcast magazine’s poll of about 20 program buyers from British terrestrial, cable and satellite channels named the ten best and worst US television show imports, and The Simpsons topped the best list. The show will become Britain’s longest continuously shown US series by next year – beating the 15 years of M*A*S*H. Dallas, M*A*S*H, 24, and The Larry Sanders Show rounded out the top 5, followed by Hill Street Blues, The X Files, I Love Lucy, Twin Peaks, and Star Trek/The Next Generation. As for the worst American television imports, Baywatch topped the list followed by shows including The Anna Nicole Show, Jerry Springer, Bold And The Beautiful, and Extreme Makeover.
