Author Topic: Parks And Recreation - NBC Comedy by American Office creators (Read 65926 times)

Cracking Left Foot · « **Reply #160 on:** November 30, 2012, 09:31:26 am »

Quote from: DominicQ on November 30, 2012, 05:14:49 am

I think I'm in love with Aubrey Plaza. I'm already in love with Rashida Jones so I don't know how to feel.

I'll have Aubrey, you have Rashida? Or the other way round, I'm not fussy.

BBC4 have bought Parks & Rec incidentally, for broadcast next year http://www.guardian.co.uk/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2012/nov/22/parks-and-recreation-bbc4

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #161 on:** November 30, 2012, 05:35:58 pm »

Quote from: DominicQ on November 30, 2012, 05:14:49 am

I think I'm in love with Aubrey Plaza. I'm already in love with Rashida Jones so I don't know how to feel.

I'm all about Amy Poehler, but I've got plenty of time for Aubrey Plaza as well.

So sad to see Bert Macklin go. The Bureau won't be the same without him.

Best line of the night: "Friends, former lovers, acquaintances, Jerry."

Yiannis · « **Reply #162 on:** November 30, 2012, 07:39:55 pm »

Yeah RIP Bert.What a great honour he got to go out,eh?
Another good episode the last one although it didn't have a lot of Ron.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #163 on:** December 2, 2012, 05:56:52 pm »

This is quite simply the greatest thing to ever come from the mind of men:

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Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #164 on:** December 5, 2012, 07:11:03 pm »

that's amazing.

Are there 3 hotter women in one show? I doubt it.

Oddball · « **Reply #165 on:** December 5, 2012, 07:13:47 pm »

Quote from: Uhoh AureliOs on December 5, 2012, 07:11:03 pm

that's amazing.

Are there 3 hotter women in one show? I doubt it.

Really? Personally Ann Perkins is the hottest, and shes a solid 7. Modern Family would easily beat this cast for hotness.

Uhoh AureliOs · « **Reply #166 on:** December 5, 2012, 07:35:50 pm »

Quote from: oddball2514 on December 5, 2012, 07:13:47 pm

Really? Personally Ann Perkins is the hottest, and shes a solid 7. Modern Family would easily beat this cast for hotness.

I'll give you Julie Bowen but Sophie Vergara's voice gets on my nerves. Plus Amy Poehler is genuinely hilarious and that gives her an extra couple of points

Oddball · « **Reply #167 on:** December 5, 2012, 08:03:36 pm »

Quote from: Uhoh AureliOs on December 5, 2012, 07:35:50 pm

I'll give you Julie Bowen but Sophie Vergara's voice gets on my nerves. Plus Amy Poehler is genuinely hilarious and that gives her an extra couple of points

Thats what gags (and I dont mean the comedic ones) are for

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #168 on:** December 5, 2012, 11:28:37 pm »

Quote from: Uhoh AureliOs on December 5, 2012, 07:11:03 pm

that's amazing.

Are there 3 hotter women in one show? I doubt it.

30 Rock. Tina Fey, Katrina Bowden, and who the hell cares about a third woman cause they've got Tina Fey and Katrina Bowden.

New Girl's not too bad atm either. Zooey Deschanel, Hannah Simone, and Olivia Munn (and I just read that Brooklyn Decker will be guesting in a few weeks...so yeah).

Any show with Amy Poehler will be near the top, though.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #169 on:** December 6, 2012, 03:07:14 am »

That is all.

DominicQ · « **Reply #170 on:** December 6, 2012, 06:13:26 am »

Amy Poehler's not even in the same league as Rashida and Aubrey. Also Suits is definitely a contender:

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #171 on:** December 6, 2012, 07:09:52 am »

Alison Brie wins it for Community on her own. And considering shes in Mad Men...

DominicQ · « **Reply #172 on:** December 6, 2012, 07:17:41 am »

Alison is a Celtic fan. Pretty much the perfect woman.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #173 on:** December 7, 2012, 05:59:16 am »

Quote from: DominicQ on December 6, 2012, 06:13:26 am

Amy Poehler's not even in the same league as Rashida and Aubrey.

False. Amy Poehler is Lucas or Glen Johnson.

nicholasanthony · « **Reply #174 on:** December 7, 2012, 12:21:59 pm »

Jerry's wife and daughters!

Rox · « **Reply #175 on:** December 7, 2012, 10:56:41 pm »

That was the funniest episode of the season. I thought the episode couldn't possibly live up to the synopsis - but it did.

Spoiler

Tammy II never disappoints.

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Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #176 on:** December 7, 2012, 11:53:33 pm »

Quote from: Rox on December 7, 2012, 10:56:41 pm

That was the funniest episode of the season. I thought the episode couldn't possibly live up to the synopsis - but it did.

Spoiler
Tammy II never disappoints.
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Agreed. Incredibly brilliant. The way Schur evolves his characters is a pleasure to watch. For me, it's the most underrated sitcom of all time. It might not be as incessantly funny as Arrested Development or 30 Rock, but it's just as good.

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #177 on:** December 9, 2012, 01:06:49 am »

Quote from: nicholasanthony on December 7, 2012, 12:21:59 pm

Jerry's wife and daughters!

I came in to see this post by someone and this thread hasnt disappointed me.

DominicQ · « **Reply #178 on:** December 9, 2012, 01:55:58 am »

ChaChaMooMoo · « **Reply #179 on:** December 9, 2012, 06:41:58 pm »

Quote from: DominicQ on December 9, 2012, 01:55:58 am

I would totally tap the short hair.

Oddball · « **Reply #180 on:** December 9, 2012, 07:06:39 pm »

Quote from: ChaChaMooMoo on December 9, 2012, 06:41:58 pm

I would totally tap the short hair.

I'd rather be with the woman myself.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #181 on:** December 9, 2012, 07:14:41 pm »

Rob K · « **Reply #182 on:** December 9, 2012, 07:25:58 pm »

Loved that last episode, seeing Ron act like a giddy child when he sees something he really loves is brilliant.

Some cracking lines from Andy as well.

Zaffarious · « **Reply #183 on:** December 12, 2012, 10:22:35 am »

Just getting into season 2 and loving it. its not arrested development funny (yet) but its a good laugh.

Yiannis · « **Reply #184 on:** December 12, 2012, 01:57:57 pm »

Season 2 is where the show becomes really good and takes off.

Quote from: Rob K-ing around the Christmas tree on December 9, 2012, 07:25:58 pm

Loved that last episode, seeing Ron act like a giddy child when he sees something he really loves is brilliant.

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Rob K · « **Reply #185 on:** December 12, 2012, 06:01:34 pm »

Love it.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #186 on:** December 12, 2012, 06:21:17 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on December 12, 2012, 01:57:57 pm

Season 2 is where the show becomes really good and takes off.

Yep. First season they were just trying to make "The Office" with a female lead. Once they ditched that the show just took off. Second season has some of the funniest episodes of television I've ever seen.

Rox · « **Reply #187 on:** December 12, 2012, 07:12:35 pm »

When they realised that they could focus on the other characters, and it didn't all have to be about Lesley and the Park she wanted to build, it found it's feet.

They didn't originally intend to bring Andy back for series 2 - his story of losing Anne was supposed to be his exit - but they loved his character and the way it was played so much they found a way to keep him in it.

The more they let each character have their own little world, the better it gets. Whilst this season has been average on the whole (for P&R), the last episode with Tammy II was one of the funniest in the whole show.

Yiannis · « **Reply #188 on:** December 13, 2012, 12:11:47 pm »

One of the next episodes will be at the Colts stadium.Hope we will see some of Reggie Wayne in it.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #189 on:** December 13, 2012, 10:15:12 pm »

Quote from: Yiannis on December 13, 2012, 12:11:47 pm

One of the next episodes will be at the Colts stadium.Hope we will see some of Reggie Wayne in it.

That's pretty amazing. Nick Offerman, always in character. Aziz looks like a third grader.

DominicQ · « **Reply #190 on:** December 14, 2012, 07:12:53 am »

Jim O'Heir (Jerry) is 50. Rob Lowe (Chris) is 48. Poor Jerry.

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #191 on:** December 14, 2012, 11:39:52 am »

Quote from: Rox on December 12, 2012, 07:12:35 pm

When they realised that they could focus on the other characters, and it didn't all have to be about Lesley and the Park she wanted to build, it found it's feet.

The main change was the decision to stop writing Leslie as a figure of fun. Initially, we were supposed to laugh at her - her dedication to local government was seen as laughable by the other characters. Now, that dedication is seen as what makes her great.

John_P · « **Reply #192 on:** January 19, 2013, 04:36:45 pm »

was back on this week and I really enjoyed it. the most consistantly funny comedy around at the moment

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #193 on:** January 20, 2013, 12:24:16 am »

Absolute stunner of an episode. Think the male half of the episode might have been up there with the best comedy the show has ever done - Ron with his 'whisky', Andy getting a triumphant moment on the pitch, Ben wanting to play a roleplaying game...so much greatness.

Some great stuff in the female portion of the episode too, largely because of Ken Hotate.

Never end, Parks and Rec.

DominicQ · « **Reply #194 on:** January 20, 2013, 01:01:35 am »

Alison Becker is stunning:

sideshowme · « **Reply #195 on:** January 20, 2013, 07:40:24 am »

Quote from: Rox on December 12, 2012, 07:12:35 pm

When they realised that they could focus on the other characters, and it didn't all have to be about Lesley and the Park she wanted to build, it found it's feet.

i have to say i disagree with this. i think the show has never since been as good as the brandanowicz era and the small, claustrophobic comedy about bureaucracy and small town pettiness. it's become a bit too twee since ben and ann became cuddly and silly.

it's been a steady decline though, and still very watchable. i was - literally - in tears of laughter this week... "... in a cave..."

Camarero25 · « **Reply #196 on:** January 20, 2013, 12:37:56 pm »

Quote from: sideshowme on January 20, 2013, 07:40:24 am

i have to say i disagree with this. i think the show has never since been as good as the brandanowicz era and the small, claustrophobic comedy about bureaucracy and small town pettiness. it's become a bit too twee since ben and ann became cuddly and silly.

it's been a steady decline though, and still very watchable. i was - literally - in tears of laughter this week... "... in a cave..."

Total opposite for me. First season was nowhere near as good as the rest of it and Brandanowicz was a pointless character. After he left I think it really took off and seasons 2 and 3 are up there with any comedy show going imo. Seasons 4 and 5 haven't been quite as good but they're still better than most things out there.

Andy's speech about Chris marrying April this week was absolutely hilarious.

Vork+The Knights of Good · « **Reply #197 on:** January 21, 2013, 06:42:08 pm »

Holy shit. That was Parks and Rec at its absolute best last week. One of their all-timers. Ron getting the whiskey in that club had me on the floor.

"This is the wrong way to consume alcohol."

Barefoot Doctor · « **Reply #198 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:14:03 am »

Quote from: sideshowme on January 20, 2013, 07:40:24 am

i have to say i disagree with this. i think the show has never since been as good as the brandanowicz era and the small, claustrophobic comedy about bureaucracy and small town pettiness. it's become a bit too twee since ben and ann became cuddly and silly.

it's been a steady decline though, and still very watchable. i was - literally - in tears of laughter this week... "... in a cave..."

Interesting point of view, but totally disagree. Season 1 was poor, although it started to find its feet in episodes five and six. Season 2 is fantastic, but I think the show improved once Adam Scott and Rob Lowe came onboard and Paul Schneider left. Mark was alright, but such a dull character. When the show is over, I think we'll barely remember him. Would love to see him do a guest spot though.

Season 3 was incredible, the best the show has done. Think Season 4 was incredible too, and I've loved Season 5.

If we were putting it in order, I'd go 3, 4, 2, 5, 1.

Yiannis · « **Reply #199 on:** January 22, 2013, 01:55:37 pm »

Quote from: Vork+The Knights of Good on January 21, 2013, 06:42:08 pm

Holy shit. That was Parks and Rec at its absolute best last week. One of their all-timers. Ron getting the whiskey in that club had me on the floor.

"This is the wrong way to consume alcohol."

Ron: "I'd like four more glasses of Lagavulin in liquid form"
Waiter: " That's not something you really need to specify"
Ron: "You'd be surprised"

Andrew Luck was incredibly wooden. Hibbert had one line and couldn't stop laughing.

Quote from: Barefoot Doctor on January 22, 2013, 01:14:03 am

Season 2 is fantastic, but I think the show improved once Adam Scott and Rob Lowe came onboard and Paul Schneider left. Mark was alright, but such a dull character. When the show is over, I think we'll barely remember him.

Exactly. If anything, those 2 light up the show and made it far better each with his 'special' characteristics. They made it much funnier. Mark was unbelievably dull.