While Monty vs. Diamond Joe Quimby has the makings of a great "Simpsons" episode, Monty Burns for Mayor of New York City is a pretty elaborate, amusing and spot-on parody.

In 2008, Dallas Mavericks owner and billionaire Mark Cuban was featured on a Simpsons episode as “the most flamboyant owner in the league,” where the billionaire character of Monty Burns won a ...