From the very start of the show, I set my DVR and to record Parks and Rec every week and never changed the settings. Aside from the clever script and spot on performances, it was a microcosm of and American cimmunity that actually tried to work things out and get it done. Thank you Amy poehler, where ever you are. ( I'm hoping her brothers show, Welcome to Sweden, will return in the summer.)
Dear Cast, especially the awesome Amy Poehler:
I loved you and I liked you. I will miss you dearly.
Godspeed.
I loved you and I liked you. I will miss you dearly.
Godspeed.
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I am going to miss this show so much. I loved this show. I fell like a friend has died today.
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I wish Rob Lowe and Rashida Jones had returned for the series finale as Chris and Ann were memorable characters. Oh well. Sorry to see this show go. I liked Two and a Half Men when Charlie Sheen was on, I thought Kutcher was the unfunny. Sheen may be a bitter train wreck in real life but Charlie Harper was a hilarious train wreck. Go figure.
they were there for the finale
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Ann and Chris did come back in the finale! They came towards the end when they were all back in the Parks office.
You didn't watch the Parks and Rec finale, did you?
I hope that, as I never saw the show when it ran, that now I'll get to see it in reruns the way I saw Norhtern Exposure-late, at 2AM, with the knowledge that there were hundreds of thousands of sleepless TV watchers, preparing for the rush hour, getting to watch a really good TV show now "exiled" to the eternity of late night repeats. It is how I watched so many of Hollywood's greatest movies from the 30's, 40's and 50's. in the days of late night movies. It was my enculturation into American media and pre internet society.
I think we'll all miss it.
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I miss it terribly already, and I never watched! It must be particularly difficult for those of you who did, and I send you my condolences.
I'll miss you tremendously .. Huge hugs to all the cast especially to Ben... . Hey guys !! I saw him first !! love, Mom Scott
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I'm going to miss this show SO MUCH. I loved seeing how the characters are all from different walks of life (for the most part) but came to love each other. I love how they were okay with saying good bye to one another and go their seperate ways. I think my favorite part of this show has to be the representation of good friendship. When ever one person did something wrong, they apologized or made up for their wrong-doing. Best show ever.
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Leslie Knope is one of the best characters ever on television. Can you imagine anyone besides Amy Poehler playing her?
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A sweet, hilarious show. And, don't forget Rob Lowe's contribution as the health obsessed, perennially positive, Chris.
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"Parks and Rec" and "30 Rock", two shows championed by the critics and media, but shunned by viewers, are two big reasons NBC has not been "must see tv for a LONG time. Oh for the days of Seinfeld" and "Cheers"!!!!
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Ron Swanson: "Tammy does not abide by the Geneva Convention."
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A beautiful, gently loving show that maintained a sly wit throughout its seven-year run. Not an annoying character in the bunch yet each was as different and individual as we all are. I appreciate that NBC recognized that smart comedy has its own audience and we too deserve shows like P&R and 30 Rock. (Up there with that other perfect but under-recognized comedy, Arrested Development.) The four-show finale was a terrific way to end such a great show and thank you Esquire TV for the Parks and Recs reruns so we can keep watching Andy/Johnny Karate and April, Anne and Chris, Garry/Terry/Larry, Ben and Leslie, Ron, Donna and Tom and the ungrateful Pawnee-ans for a while yet.
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Based on the presence of the Secret Service guys standing behind Leslie and Ben (who was wearing a flag pin on his lapel) at Jerry/Garry's funeral, Governor Knope goes on to become President Knope. Sweet as a stack of waffles with extra whipped cream!
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Or does she? I think they wanted us guessing if it was maybe President Ben. But it would be a good bookend for it to be Leslie, since she talked about becoming POTUS in the opening episodes of season one.
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Well, Leslie Knope would indeed be the greatest First Lady since Eleanor Roosevelt--but she was definitely more suited to the role of president. An incredibly organized, enthusiastic president. I will miss her and the rest of Pawnee's denizens.
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The 21 stamp salute by notaries for Gary's funeral was hilarious. And Ron being made superintendent of Pawnee National Park was priceless along with yet another Lavagulin joke.
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Read the library book "Yes, Please" by Amy Poehler and was curious to see Parks and Rec. Took out all six previous seasons from the library and saw them all in January and February. I am still amazed how I missed watching this show from the beginning: sweet, funny, funny, funny, about local government and politics, what's not to like. I, and many of my library worker friends, Love this show, even though they represent the Parks Dept. Surprised how upset I was all day yesterday awaiting the finale.
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A brilliantly crafted and hilarious show. Often times, the entire run of the show felt like a warm, loving hug to its audience. This was especially true to those of us who discovered it on Netflix; binge-watching it over and over during cold winter nights. Thanks to all those who made this lovely show a reality.
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What a perfect final episode. Parks was a brilliant, funny and really spot on comedy set in the Heartland (know by the coasters as the "fly over") and I will miss it's warm humor and revolutionary ideas. Thank you Amy for this real American Classic. The Second City adores you.
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It was apparently President Obama's favorite TV series. The world's most powerful leader also has good taste.
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You really have to be from Indiana...and perhaps have been driven out by 19th century deadenders near the end of the 20th century...to fully appreciate the irony of a "city bureaucrat who actually wants to help people." Thank goodness there are still a few good people in Indiana, but they must have to pump fresh air to them.
Of course, the proposition that there's any large group of happy people in Indiana is a more than modest conceit regarding Hoosiers, and made the show all the funnier...especially the chip-on-the-shoulder intern.
Of course, the proposition that there's any large group of happy people in Indiana is a more than modest conceit regarding Hoosiers, and made the show all the funnier...especially the chip-on-the-shoulder intern.
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Speaking as a born Hoosier, and until recently a co-resident of Mike’s in Urbana, much of that rings true . . . .
— Brian
— Brian
I adore this show. Even with repeated viewing, I still laugh out loud. One of the funniest running bits was about libraries and librarians being evil, to be avoided at all costs - but there were so many funny "running bits" on the show. Great writing, very original, great casting and acting - and just fabulously funny. Absolutely baffling that it didn't win all awards and all ratings, but some of the best shows haven't; this one is up there with "best TV show ever", a fairly short list.
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This show's enormous heart was like a warm hug and a cup of cocoa (extra whipped cream) in a cynical and desperate age. Watching it was a great way to treat yo self. I will miss it.
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I stumbled across Parks and Rec a few months ago by watching the first couple of seasons on Amazon Prime. Possibly giving away my age, it's the only sitcom that's held my attention since Frasier. I'm looking forward to finishing up the series over the next few weeks.
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Thank you for this marvelous summation of a very sweet and earnest show, Ms. Stanley. Amy Poehler showed why she is among the finest performers of her era, even if it is a bit hard to envision Leslie Knope saying the glorious line, "I don't (expletive) care if you like it." There was a great camaraderie to this program that you really don't often see on television, much of it creditable to Ms. Poehler's influence. It's always a pleasure to see any of her work.
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Amy Poehler and gang: Classic. Thank you for the years.
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I'm just starting the last season and can't bear the thought that this is it. What a wonderful, funny, sad, brilliant show, cast, writing, and, I'm sure, all the folks behind the scenes. One of the all time great sitcoms. Congratulation to one and all. "Bartender! Lagavulin all the way around. My treat."
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Yet another NYT front page story about the end of poorly rated show with overtly liberal sensibilities. Apparently, the NYT shares NBC's view that the way to reverse their sinking fortunes is to narrowcast content to a tiny audience of people who share their staff's personal political and cultural views. Does not seem to be working well.
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That strategy seems to be going very successfully at MSNBC.
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Interesting that you have no comment on the actual content of the show. Is it possible that you've never watched it? Perhaps you don't know that one of the most popular characters is an extreme libertarian who works for local government in order to prevent it from being effective.
I know that to some conservatives the idea that any form of government, from local parks to federal regulators, could possibly benefit anyone is repugnant, but this show was about more than liberal politics. It was about people joyously and tirelessly working together to accomplish meaningful results. Surely that concept also speaks to people who believe in no-government libertarianism and unbridled corporatism.
I know that to some conservatives the idea that any form of government, from local parks to federal regulators, could possibly benefit anyone is repugnant, but this show was about more than liberal politics. It was about people joyously and tirelessly working together to accomplish meaningful results. Surely that concept also speaks to people who believe in no-government libertarianism and unbridled corporatism.
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NBC has consistently been leading the lucrative 18-49 demographic for TV ratings. That is hardly a "tiny audience." Moreover, if the surge in cable programming has shown us anything, it's that quirky, character driven shows that make statements and actually have personality do attract audiences. Parks & Rec was a funny, well-written, well-acted show. There is no "liberal agenda" here - that's simply Leslie Knope's character. And considering the devoted following this show has, particularly in non-traditional TV formats (i.e. Netflix), it's clearly working very well for them.
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Best. Show. Ever.
All the characters were human in their foibles ideals and longings. The writing was brilliant, topical and hysterical, letting us fall in love with a wide range of perfectly imperfect quirky neighbors and co-workers living their lives, Pawnee Proud.
All the characters were human in their foibles ideals and longings. The writing was brilliant, topical and hysterical, letting us fall in love with a wide range of perfectly imperfect quirky neighbors and co-workers living their lives, Pawnee Proud.
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From one Ellen to another Ellen, Ellen, you're right.
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I have this 7th season of hilarious 21 min. nightcaps yet to enjoy on Netflix. I'll miss this goofy bunch. Great teams have a collective identity which, if we're lucky, lives on as an echo in the individuals.
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Leslie Knope for governor of Indiana- for real!
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The finale beautifully summed up seven of the best seasons of sitcom television. I'm going to miss those warm and goofy characters. Thank for great TV, Parks!
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