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Amy Poehler's sitcom gets a name

by Brad Trechak, posted Feb 2nd 2009 10:02AM
Amy Poehler and Rashida JonesThe new NBC sitcom originally planned as a spin-off of The Office and then simply became a spin-off by the creators of the American version of the show will now be known as...wait for it...Parks and Recreation. The series co-stars Rashida Jones and will premiere in March.

While I have high hopes for any show that stars Amy Poehler, it is cutting it a little close to think of the name at this stage, since there is just over a month before the initial broadcast. Still, the name is better than the previously proposed one, Public Service.

Truthfully, the name is just a formality. If the show starts in March, then it will likely have a very shortened season to prove itself worthy of a second one. While Amy Poehler is an excellent comedic talent, one can only hope that the writers behind the show can use her abilities to the fullest.

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kip

So does Rashida Jones play Karen Filipeli, just moved to a new city and job, or does she play a completely new character?

February 02 2009 at 3:39 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Jordan

I was wondering the same thing. Did anyone see that Office trailer where Karen comes back very pregnant?

I want to know how the writers will deal with this. I hope they do something similar to Cheers/Wings with crossovers and references to the other show.

February 02 2009 at 5:34 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Andrew

She plays a completely new character. The show DOES NOT take place in the same universe as The Office.

February 03 2009 at 12:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Joey Geraci

Amy Poehler is very funny, but after Baby Mama, my confidence in her ability to pick good projects is growing dim. Hopefully this is of a similar quality to the Office.

February 02 2009 at 11:00 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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