Parks and Recreation: The Story Behind TV's Cutest Couple
There are some television couples who were always meant to start as nothing and eventually blossom into the greatest romances: Ross and Rachel, Jim and Pam, Sam and Dianne (OK, they don’t end up together, but that was because an actor up and quit the show), Carrie and Mr. Big. Then there are characters who wind up together in later seasons because it just feels right and the producers know it: Chandler and Monica, Michael and Holly, Fox and Mulder. read more
Found in: TV, FeaturesParks and Recreation Review: "Emergency Response" (Episode 5.13)
Parks and Recreation has been one of the most soft-hearted, optimistic shows on television since its second season. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsParks and Recreation Review: "Ann's Decision" (Episode 5.12)
Rashida Jones is a fantastic comedic actor, and Ann is an indelible part of Parks and Recreation, but it's for reasons very unlike many other cast members. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsThe 25 Best Tom Haverford Quotes
Recently named one of our 20 Best TV Characters of 2012, Aziz Ansari’s narcissistic-but-lovable Tom Haverford stands out in one of our favorite consistently-funny ensemble casts on television. Responsible for introducing us to DJ Roomba and Tom Haverfoods, Tommy Timberlake provides quotable one-liners for each episode of Parks and Recreation along with the added bonus of Ansari’s sharp comedic timing and impeccable delivery. We complied a list of our favorite Tom Haverford quotes from Seasons 1 through 5 of Parks and Rec. It’s today’s little dose of treat yo’ self.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day, TVChris Pratt Cast as Lead in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy
Deadline reported today that Marvel Studios has cast Parks and Recreation regular Chris Pratt for the lead in its upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy adaptation.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsParks and Recreation Review: "Women in Garbage" (Episode 5.11)
The main storyline for “Women in Garbage” is so close to a stereotypical Parks and Recreation plot that it almost hits the point of self-parody. It doesn’t, of course, but it’s easy to see how it could’ve gone down that road. Essentially Leslie finds out that not enough women are working in Pawnee’s government, and after learning that it’s particularly misogynistic in the trash department decides to prove that women can do just as good a job as men at picking up garbage. She and April spend the rest of the episode either picking up trash or being frustrated at... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsParks and Recreation Review: "Two Parties" (Episode 5.10)
One of the things Parks and Recreation does best is take large events and walk incrementally through the many small steps that led to them. read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsJenny Slate Cast as Jean-Ralphio's Twin Sister on Parks and Recreation
Get this casting director an award please! Entertainment Weekly reports that Saturday Night Live alum Jenny Slate will appear as Jean-Ralphio’s twin sister, Mona Lisa, in an upcoming episode of Parks and Recreation. She’ll play Rent-A-Swag’s newest, not-exactly model, employee. Slate left SNL in 2010 and since then has guest starred on Bored to Death, Girls, Raising Hope and more. Parks and Recreation returns to complete its fifth season on Jan. 17 at 8:30 p.m. EST.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsJason Schwartzman to Guest on Parks and Recreation
The Huffington Post reports that Jason Schwartzman (Bored to Death) has booked a flight to Pawnee, Ind. to join Amy Poehler and company as an independent video store owner whose business has seen better days. His character, Dennis Lerpiss, will team up with Leslie Knope to get his Pawnee VideoDome recognized as a historical landmark. Right now his arc is only expected to last one episode, which will air next year. Parks and Recreation returns to NBC Thursday, Jan. 17 at 8:30 p.m. EST.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe 10 Best Sitcoms of 2012
Even with the rise of reality TV, there's no night during the week you can't find something that's at least trying to be funny. read more
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