Parks & Recreation = Best Comedy of 2010 - 2011

[WesleyCraigGreen]

After watching tonight's finale, I can say without any reservation that Parks & Recreation has been the best comedy on television this season. I just hope they have reruns this summer so I can watch it again.

Wesley

[Dark Sasha]

You know Community is on still right?

[KSChris]

You know Community is on still right?

Agreed. Funniest and most creative.

[Dreaded Anomaly]

I wasn't a huge fan of Parks and Rec in the earlier seasons, but I've enjoyed this season.

However, yeah, Community is the best. :)

[Adrian B AWESOME]

But clearly you forget Archer.

[KirbyKrackle]

ha. Cute. The best comedy of 2010 was Louie.

[Albert]

Opinions! They're different!

[NeverWanderer]

Parks & Rec was an instant love for me. Community still holds my heart or sheer inventiveness, but P&R gave it a run this season.

[JesterPepper?]

Community's good, but Parks and Recreation is fantastic.

[Zack_Hunter]

When the mentioned ROn's first ex wife coming back. The second ex wife's reaction was priceless.

[HeroBoy]

Does there need to be a best? 2010 to 2011 gave us Community, Parks, Archer, Louie, the League...man...it's actually been a good year for comedy, hasn't it?

[Dan]

One thing is for certain, Community/P&R/Archer makes for the 90 funniest minutes of the week. 2 hours if 30 Rock is also on form (more often than not).

[HeroBoy]

One thing is for certain, Community/P&R/Archer makes for the 90 funniest minutes of the week. 2 hours if 30 Rock is also on form (more often than not).

Still a shame, because if we had the 30 Rock from 2 or 3 years ago, it would have been AMAZING!

[BenC (formerly Ape-X)]

Community is good. Great even. But it lacks one crucial thing...RON SWANSON!

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[Fourthman]

Offerman's Swanson is fun in a viral sound bite way, but Pratt's Andy Dwyer cracks me up more often. He's the second coming of Woody Boyd.

[WesleyCraigGreen]

The one thing I realized last night while watching both finales of The Office and P & R is how much The Office relied on Steve Carrell to be a funny show. True, Creed and Dwight have their moments but take away Carrell and you have a pretty weak show. P & R, on the other hand, even if you lost one of the main characters like Amy Poehler's character, it would still be a funny show due to the strengths of the other characters.

Not really sure where I was going with all of that but it's just something I noticed.

[HeroBoy]

The one thing I realized last night while watching both finales of The Office and P & R is how much The Office relied on Steve Carrell to be a funny show. True, Creed and Dwight have their moments but take away Carrell and you have a pretty weak show. P & R, on the other hand, even if you lost one of the main characters like Amy Poehler's character, it would still be a funny show due to the strengths of the other characters.

Not really sure where I was going with all of that but it's just something I noticed.

You are very right sir, and to show your point, does anyone remember that Mark Brendanawicz was a main character is this show at one point?

[Adrian B AWESOME]

You are very right sir, and to show your point, does anyone remember that Mark Brendanawicz was a main character is this show at one point?

Yes. He was very good as was Louis CK's small role.

EDIT: But you're right, interchangeable parts and all that blah blah blah.

[Black Roman]

After watching tonight's finale, I can say without any reservation that Parks & Recreation has been the best comedy on television this season. I just hope they have reruns this summer so I can watch it again.

Wesley


Yes.



There are a lot of great comedies on right now, but none of them have both the humor and the heart that Parks and Recs has. It's easily my favorite show on TV right now. I look forward to every new episode.

[Black Roman]

It's a REALLY good time to be a fan of TV comedies. There are SOOOOOOO many that I love to watch. I watch way more comedies than I do dramas now.

[JHickman]

I don't know that anything mentioned was better than Party Down.

[Matt O'Keefe]

I don't know that anything mentioned was better than Party Down.

What a loss to television. But I'm happy that most of the cast seems to be getting new, bigger gigs.

[Adrian B AWESOME]

I don't know that anything mentioned was better than Party Down.

Because Party Down really wasn't 2010-2011 like he's talking about. It was Spring 2010 which is more or less 2009-2010.

I'm technically correct, the best kind of correct. Party Down was amazing but suffered due to being on Starz, which no one cares about.

[Dark Sasha]

Also Eagleheart.

[Dreaded Anomaly]

The one thing I realized last night while watching both finales of The Office and P & R is how much The Office relied on Steve Carrell to be a funny show. True, Creed and Dwight have their moments but take away Carrell and you have a pretty weak show. P & R, on the other hand, even if you lost one of the main characters like Amy Poehler's character, it would still be a funny show due to the strengths of the other characters.

Not really sure where I was going with all of that but it's just something I noticed.

I disagree. I think the Office finale last night demonstrated that the show was still strong without Michael.


I don't know that anything mentioned was better than Party Down.

Party Down was very very good. It got canceled three weeks after I started watching it. http://www.kjplanet.com/shakefist.gif

[Fourthman]

I think the Office finale last night demonstrated that the show was still strong without Michael.

Agreed.

[KSChris]

I don't know that anything mentioned was better than Party Down.

that was good, but.. better than Community? Come on!

[GrandeMaestro Fünke]

09-11.

I agree that Louie could be argued to be better. Party Down too.

[Black Roman]

that was good, but.. better than Community? Come on!

Community is great, but it's not the end all be all!







Of course, no comedy is, really. :lol:

[Xorn]

just wait til NTFS:SD:SUV:: premieres.
also, community was the best.

[BENDIS!]

Just rewatched the pilot. No sitcom since Seinfeld improved more and faster

[KSChris]

Community is great, but it's not the end all be all!







Of course, no comedy is, really. :lol:

Honestly, I think Community is just about perfect.

The first season started out shaky. But after that first Halloween episode, it's been non-stop hilarity. There hasn't been one bad episode, and it is more daring in terms of trying out new things than any other comedy out there. The Christmas episode this year, and the paintball episodes? Genius.

[Black Roman]

Honestly, I think Community is just about perfect.

The first season started out shaky. But after that first Halloween episode, it's been non-stop hilarity. There hasn't been one bad episode, and it is more daring in terms of trying out new things than any other comedy out there. The Christmas episode this year, and the paintball episodes? Genius.


Why does one have to be the best? Let's enjoy this really good time to be a sitcom fan.








But yeah, P&R is the best. :shifty:

[bachman]

Parks is funnier (and "cuter") than Community. By far.

[tooms]

I love Community but Parks and Recreation is very solid. The bit with Ron Swanson and the torch made me laugh like a maniac for some good 10 minutes.

That character is great. Nick Offerman should get an Emmy or something.

[Buk Was Right]

If Parks and Rec is the best comedy of 2010-2011 does that mean that Community is going to get cancelled?

[Black Roman]

If Parks and Rec is the best comedy of 2010-2011 does that mean that Community is going to get cancelled?

No, it just means Annie will wear obstructive clothing for the rest of the series.

[Buk Was Right]

Offerman's Swanson is fun in a viral sound bite way, but Pratt's Andy Dwyer cracks me up more often. He's the second coming of Woody Boyd.

As usual when it comes to actually looking at an appreciating comedy Fourth gets it.

[FedEx Fanboy]

Parks and Rec blew me out of the water during season two, and hasn't looked back. For me it is the best comedy of 2010-11.

Community is fantastic, but not quite as consistent as Parks. And honestly, sometimes I feel it tries a little TOO hard. The League, Louie, Archer, Eagleheart, Modern Family and The Office were very solid this year. A great year for comedies indeed!


Still a shame, because if we had the 30 Rock from 2 or 3 years ago, it would have been AMAZING!

Yes it would. I hope 30 Rock can return to form for it's last season and go out on a high note.


I don't know that anything mentioned was better than Party Down.

RIP Party Down. As time passes, I seem to miss the show more and more. :(

[JustJames]

Almost skipped out on season 2 but Aubrey Plaza had me drawn in. Now I love the show and actually enjoy Amy Poehler for the first time in my life.

Edit: Also wanted to give a shout out to Party Down which was a great show that re-introduced me to Lizzy Caplan and Adam Scott.

[LenNWallace]

They've tied the show together very well in season three. They cut loose the last piece of the show that did absolutely nothing for me, (Brandanowitz, who always seemed out of place and kind of boring on the show) replaced them with Chris and Ben, who have been a lot of fun to watch, and they've managed to balance making every single one of these characters different and extremely likable, on top of having them all mesh so well together on screen.

[Mark Mavro (kryptic6)]

I have to agree. This show is so consistent in its humor and its characters all have so much heart. I DVR Community, 30 Rock, Modern Family and The Office as well... Parks and Rec is always the first show I watch. It took a few seasons but I think they hit their stride this season especially.

[NeverWanderer]

Offerman's Swanson is fun in a viral sound bite way, but Pratt's Andy Dwyer cracks me up more often. He's the second coming of Woody Boyd.

So true!!

[Ultimate Lurker]

Did Brendanawicz even make an appearance this season? They said he would make some guest appearances this season, but I can't think of any that actually happened.

[HeroBoy]

Almost skipped out on season 2 but Aubrey Plaza had me drawn in. Now I love the show and actually enjoy Amy Poehler for the first time in my life.


All The Seasons Of Upright Citizens Brigade look at you in shame, and shakes it's head at you...

[JustJames]

All The Seasons Of Upright Citizens Brigade look at you in shame, and shakes it's head at you...

Probably more so seeing as I've never seen an episode; I just checked Netflix and saw it's on streaming so I will give it a shot.

[Dark Sasha]

Community is now early Simpsons territory.

[xyzzy]

The one thing I realized last night while watching both finales of The Office and P & R is how much The Office relied on Steve Carrell to be a funny show. True, Creed and Dwight have their moments but take away Carrell and you have a pretty weak show. P & R, on the other hand, even if you lost one of the main characters like Amy Poehler's character, it would still be a funny show due to the strengths of the other characters.

Not really sure where I was going with all of that but it's just something I noticed.

I actually thought that the season finale of the Office was one of their strongest episodes in a long time. I think they'll be fine.

[Foolish Mortal]

The one thing I realized last night while watching both finales of The Office and P & R is how much The Office relied on Steve Carrell to be a funny show. True, Creed and Dwight have their moments but take away Carrell and you have a pretty weak show. P & R, on the other hand, even if you lost one of the main characters like Amy Poehler's character, it would still be a funny show due to the strengths of the other characters.

Not really sure where I was going with all of that but it's just something I noticed.
I disagree. Leslie is the "glue" of the show. She pulls the disparate parts of the other character moments together. Without her character the show would be too random.

[Dark Sasha]

That Dwight episode was embarrassingly bad.

[xyzzy]

That Dwight episode was embarrassingly bad.

The one where he fired the gun off? It was pretty good.

[Mike_Johnson]

No single television character makes me laugh more than Ron Swanson.

[HeroBoy]

No single television character makes me laugh more than Ron Swanson.

Ron is great, but Andy makes me laugh harder. And Rob Lowe as Chris saying "Stop. Pooping" may be the funniest TV moment this season.

[Mike_Johnson]

Chris is Literally the best addition to the cast this season. except for Ben.

[Dark Sasha]

The one where he fired the gun off? It was pretty good.

Sure, if you like desperate comedy writers trying to find another angle for this show that's gone on waaay too long with the most irritating character created in the past 10 years.

I actually hope it last another 5 years just to see how horrible it gets.

[xyzzy]

Sure, if you like desperate comedy writers trying to find another angle for this show that's gone on waaay too long with the most irritating character created in the past 10 years.

I actually hope it last another 5 years just to see how horrible it gets.

Dude, lighten up. I enjoyed it.

[Blake Sims]

Dude, lighten up.

Yeah it wasn't that bad.

[HeroBoy]

Sure, if you like desperate comedy writers trying to find another angle for this show that's gone on waaay too long with the most irritating character created in the past 10 years.

I actually hope it last another 5 years just to see how horrible it gets.

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It's a sitcom, dude. They're hoping you get some chuckles, it's no big deal.

[HeroBoy]

Chris is Literally the best addition to the cast this season. except for Ben.

Ann Perkins!

[Dark Sasha]

Sorry guys, I'm a little uneasy because it's my cat's birthday.

[Foolish Mortal]

Sorry guys, I'm a little uneasy because it's my cat's birthday.
Awww. Poor kitty. Gonna die on its birthday. :nonono2:

[WesleyCraigGreen]

I actually thought that the season finale of the Office was one of their strongest episodes in a long time. I think they'll be fine.

I hope so but if they can't find a suitable replacement for Carrell, then I feel next season could be it for the show.

Wesley

[HeroBoy]

I hope so but if they can't find a suitable replacement for Carrell, then I feel next season could be it for the show.

Wesley

If it were on any other network? Maybe. At this point, The Office's average episode could lose over HALF of it's audience and STILL be one of the highest rated sitcoms on the network. It would have to take a giant plunge, and one that big, I think would take two to three seasons at least.

[(akaRyanHoffman)]

Yeah, fantastic season. Probably my favorite season of the three NBC comedies I watch. The addition of Chris and Ben was a FANTASTIC move.

[ashland10]

I just hope this means we are going to get more Jean-Ralphio next season. He killed in the last few episodes, espically his rap fails in the argument episode.

[Black Roman]

I just hope this means we are going to get more Jean-Ralphio next season. He killed in the last few episodes, espically his rap fails in the argument episode.

He bugged me the first few times he showed up but he's really grown on me, the rap fails were fantastic.

[ashland10]

Yeah he was annoying at first, but I think, like they have done with every character, they improved him and tweaked him just the right amount to make him awesome.

[Kelly Tindall]

I can skip an episode or two of Community and get caught up later, but Parks & Rec is a can't-miss show for me right now. The Lil' Sebastian episode was so funny my face started to hurt.

[Black Roman]

I can skip an episode or two of Community and get caught up later, but Parks & Rec is a can't-miss show for me right now. The Lil' Sebastian episode was so funny my face started to hurt.


Ben's reactions to L'il Sebastian in the Harvest Festival episode had me rolling for hours afterwards.

[CapnChaos]

you know community is on still right?


agreed. Funniest and most creative.


i wasn't a huge fan of parks and rec in the earlier seasons, but i've enjoyed this season.

However, yeah, community is the best. :)


parks & rec was an instant love for me. Community still holds my heart or sheer inventiveness, but p&r gave it a run this season.

ding ding ding

[Kelly Tindall]

Ben's reactions to L'il Sebastian in the Harvest Festival episode had me rolling for hours afterwards.

Ben is the most important character on the show; he's funny in his own right but his reactions to everyone else's insanity are incredibly important. He takes that pressure off Leslie and allows her to be a bit of a spaz and a weirdo too. As funny as Tom and Andy and April are, they're much funnier paired up with a good straight man like Ben.

[Black Roman]

Ben is the most important character on the show; he's funny in his own right but his reactions to everyone else's insanity are incredibly important. He takes that pressure off Leslie and allows her to be a bit of a spaz and a weirdo too. As funny as Tom and Andy and April are, they're much funnier paired up with a good straight man like Ben.

With Ben around, I love how Ann, who was sort of the straight woman of the cast prior, is now given free range to be just as crazy as everyone else in Pawnee. Her slow descent into pure Pawnee madness was fun to watch this season.