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by Maggie Furlong, posted Mar 17th 2011 4:12PM
NBC announced the pick-ups of three fan-favorite comedies today: 'Community,' 'Parks and Recreation' and 'The Office.'
With '30 Rock' having already received another season order, these three round out NBC's Thursday night comedy lineup.
No word on the lineup's other two shows -- struggling newcomers 'Outsourced' and 'Perfect Couples' -- but we'll know more in the coming weeks, including whether or not NBC will stick to their three-hour comedy lineup on Thursdays this fall.
With things at the network in flux, fans and industry experts alike were having a hard time predicting which shows NBC would move forward with. But the announcement from Bob Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment, makes it official.
"I am so pleased to renew these three outstanding comedies which are all at the top of their game creatively," said Greenblatt. "Along with '30 Rock,' they represent the best of what the NBC comedy brand stands for in terms of originality, wit, and sophistication. 'The Office' continues to fire on all cylinders on the most competitive night of television; 'Parks & Recreation' has come into its own this season as the rightful companion to 'The Office'; and 'Community' is one of the freshest comedies on any network and a solid foundation for Thursday night."
A few questions remain though: Will NBC allow 'Parks' to premiere in the fall this time around? What will 'The Office' really look like without Steve Carell? And who's going to clean up the 'Community' set now after the finale taping paintball destruction?
Are you excited that these shows were renewed? What other shows are you hoping will get picked up for more soon?
With '30 Rock' having already received another season order, these three round out NBC's Thursday night comedy lineup.
No word on the lineup's other two shows -- struggling newcomers 'Outsourced' and 'Perfect Couples' -- but we'll know more in the coming weeks, including whether or not NBC will stick to their three-hour comedy lineup on Thursdays this fall.
With things at the network in flux, fans and industry experts alike were having a hard time predicting which shows NBC would move forward with. But the announcement from Bob Greenblatt, Chairman of NBC Entertainment, makes it official.
"I am so pleased to renew these three outstanding comedies which are all at the top of their game creatively," said Greenblatt. "Along with '30 Rock,' they represent the best of what the NBC comedy brand stands for in terms of originality, wit, and sophistication. 'The Office' continues to fire on all cylinders on the most competitive night of television; 'Parks & Recreation' has come into its own this season as the rightful companion to 'The Office'; and 'Community' is one of the freshest comedies on any network and a solid foundation for Thursday night."
A few questions remain though: Will NBC allow 'Parks' to premiere in the fall this time around? What will 'The Office' really look like without Steve Carell? And who's going to clean up the 'Community' set now after the finale taping paintball destruction?
Are you excited that these shows were renewed? What other shows are you hoping will get picked up for more soon?
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