NBC’s ‘Smash’ Is Absolutely Nothing Like ‘Glee’ | Music News, Reviews, and Gossip on Idolator.com: For a show that will no doubt be referred to as a wannabe Glee, we see absolutely nothing Glee-like about the new NBC musical dramedy Smash, starring American Idol Season 5 runner-up Katherine McPhee. Jump below to watch a preview and see for yourself.