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Parks and Recreation: "Operation Ann" (4.14)

One of the things that I’ve loved about Parks and Recreation more than nearly any other sitcom I’ve ever seen is the show’s worldbuilding. This isn’t a surprise, given that traditionally sitcoms require the heavy use of just a couple of sets, but even within modern single-camera comedies there’s a tendency to get complacent. While it may go almost without saying that The Office will remain largely set in its titular office, that’s also part of why the show’s declined. There’s a certain sameness that’s set in there, whereas Parks and Rec feels like golden age Simpsons, set in a...  read more

Wet Hot American Summer Cast Reunites in San Francisco

It’s been 10 years since the cult classic Wet Hot American Summer was unleashed upon the world and the stars just reunited to perform a live “radio play” at San Francisco’s Sketchfest.   read more

Parks and Recreation: "Campaign Ad" (4.12)

One of the things that Parks and Recreaction is great at, and that conversely few sitcoms have ever been even relatively good at, is being funny while still moving its story forward. Many of the best comedies ever made have been episodic, which is fine. The equilibrium that The Simpsons returns to makes a certain amount of sense for the show. Most sitcoms aren’t quite that extreme, but their plots either feel forced or temporary. Forward momentum can be difficult for audiences given that it often negatively affects characters....  read more

Parks and Recreation Review: "Comeback Kid" (Episode 4.11)

At the moment, Parks and Rec is my favorite comedy on television, but the first time I watched the show I didn’t like it. Actually, I refused to even give it more of a chance given what I saw in the first episode of the show and how much it irritated me. The episode was setting up a situation in which the ditsy Leslie Knope screwed up a situation and we got to watch as it imploded around her. I wasn’t interested in the dynamic. A year or so later and friends told me I needed to give the show...  read more

Louis C.K. Returning to Parks and Recreation

After a guest role in season two of _Parks and Recreation_, Louis C.K. will be returning to the show this season.  read more

Amy Poehler and Isla Fisher to Write, Star in Groupies

Queens of laughter Amy Poehler and Isla Fisher are currently writing a comedy about the world of rock groupies. The appropriately titled Groupies will star the two comedians who will also serve as executive producers....  read more

Parks and Recreation Review: Season 3 Premiere

I went on record a year ago with the kinda controversial opinion that Amy Poehler’s Parks and Recreation had surpassed the already venerable 30 Rock (Community is now the best of the bunch, but that’s another story). This was roughly akin to my other 2010 declaration of the superiority of Five Guys’ burgers over In-N-Out’s. I’m sticking with both declarations, though the mid-season (finally!) premiere of the third season of Parks and Rec didn’t necessarily drive the point home....  read more

The 25 Best TV Performances of 2010

A year ago we proclaimed that a new Golden Age of Television had emerged during the new millennium. The good news is that much of the amazing talent from that first decade is still here; and better yet, some new kids on the block are causing a stir.  read more

NBC Finally Bringing Parks and Recreation Back

After much contemplation, NBC has announced an all-comedy three-hour block on Thursday nights. Among the rearranging, NBC assigned Parks and Recreation the 9:30 p.m. slot, kicking off its third season Jan. 20 when the new format goes into effect....  read more

Amy Poehler Talks About Her Web Series, Smart Girls at the Party

"The best thing you can do is just be yourself," Poehler says. "And stop going to mean gossip sites on the internet..."  read more