tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post5332089940746987119..comments2024-03-25T19:18:14.047-04:00Comments on What's Alan Watching?: 'Parks and Recreation' & '30 Rock' reviews - Sepinwall on TVAlan Sepinwallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-13817567002862898192009-10-17T17:17:24.472-04:002009-10-17T17:17:24.472-04:00I agree re: 30 Rock. The second season had so many...I agree re: 30 Rock. The second season had so many I-can't-believe-this-is-on-TV, laugh-out-loud moments, and season 3 had basically none. I think the best comedy is shocking yet feels so right and earned at the same time. I'm hoping that 30 Rock can return to those types of moments.<br /><br />I enjoyed Parks and Rec season 1, and it took me a bit to adjust to the changes in season 2. I'm totally liking it now though. I hope it isn't canceled.vmarshmellownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-88775832001809683322009-10-16T14:30:59.650-04:002009-10-16T14:30:59.650-04:00You can skip straight to the season 1 finale, or e...You can skip straight to the season 1 finale, or even the season 2 premiere. Plot-wise, you're not missing a whole lot.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-23879871883077911282009-10-16T14:19:48.369-04:002009-10-16T14:19:48.369-04:00I keep hearing about how much Parks and Recreation...I keep hearing about how much Parks and Recreation improved with later episodes, specifically with "Rock Show." I thought the pilot was about as bad as they come, but I like Amy Poehler a lot and I used to love The Office. Would you (Alan or any commenters) suggest I skip straight to the season 1 finale, or should I watch the episodes in its proper order?James Kangnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-66568173351665263092009-10-15T20:09:44.571-04:002009-10-15T20:09:44.571-04:00Brandy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993-94_Unite...Brandy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1993-94_United_States_network_television_schedule#Thursday<br /><br />So: No dissent?Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16944875991712695886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-54800519730683594722009-10-15T20:03:34.209-04:002009-10-15T20:03:34.209-04:00Better Off Ted should also be in the "jokes p...Better Off Ted should also be in the "jokes per minute" discussion.<br /><br />Right now, that show has even more classic quotes than 30 Rock. There are so many, It's hard for me to choose a weekly favorite!ghotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285176297822242753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-38287060133033097932009-10-15T19:27:34.780-04:002009-10-15T19:27:34.780-04:00Was Wings on Thursday night? I never liked Wings ...Was Wings on Thursday night? I never liked Wings and don't remember it being part of that lineup... there were other shows I didn't like that were part of that lineup... Veronicas Closet... Caroline in the City... ect... but I don't remember Wings as part of it. At least not while Frasier was on.Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04760396392766842671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-68814768018681422732009-10-15T18:11:46.049-04:002009-10-15T18:11:46.049-04:00I'm glad you're lowering my expectations f...I'm glad you're lowering my expectations for the fourth season, but I must admit that I like 30 rock best when it is at its most meta/self-referential. What can I say? I'm a sucker for postmodern TV.Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-44572656389438244302009-10-15T13:46:49.679-04:002009-10-15T13:46:49.679-04:00The boss's name is wrong...it's Ron F*@%in...<i> The boss's name is wrong...it's Ron F*@%ing Swanson.</i><br /><br />Alas, it's a family F*@%ing newspaper.Alan Sepinwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03388147774725646742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-84569388031189650012009-10-15T13:44:51.070-04:002009-10-15T13:44:51.070-04:00But I look forward to a night, hopefully very soon...<i>But I look forward to a night, hopefully very soon, when Poehler and Fey's shows are on fire at the same time. </i><br /><br />I think if this ever happens, I may rupture something. Last week's P&R was the hardest I've laughed at TV in a while, and 30 Rock has had the same effect on me when it comes together. 60 minutes seems too long to laugh that hard :)<br /><br /><i>SEINFELD's best mates were probably MAD ABOUT YOU, WINGS & FRASIER or MAD ABOUT YOU, FRIENDS and MADMAN OF THE PEOPLE,</i><br /><br />I won't say I ever hated Mad About You, but I can't imagine it ever being brought up as a "best" anything, certainly not in the comedy realm.Bobmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604050338240551711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-74927985241077430622009-10-15T13:40:54.554-04:002009-10-15T13:40:54.554-04:00The boss's name is wrong...it's Ron F*@%in...The boss's name is wrong...it's Ron F*@%ing Swanson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-63788142857346973032009-10-15T12:52:22.294-04:002009-10-15T12:52:22.294-04:00I asked this on Twitter as @sweaternine, so feel f...I asked this on Twitter as @sweaternine, so feel free to answer there as well, but: Is this the best Thursday night NBC line-up since '84-87 (COSBY, FAMILY TIES, CHEERS, NIGHT COURT)? SEINFELD's best mates were probably MAD ABOUT YOU, WINGS & FRASIER or MAD ABOUT YOU, FRIENDS and MADMAN OF THE PEOPLE, and FRIENDS never got a better post-SEINFELD line-up. <br /><br />Anyway, I think it is. I think OFFICE and 30 ROCK and peers to SEINFELD and FRASIER, and COMMUNITY and PARK & REC edge out MAD ABOUT YOU and WINGS in my estimation.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16944875991712695886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-33558317007786876712009-10-15T12:20:38.539-04:002009-10-15T12:20:38.539-04:00And stop awarding Tina Fey. There are other funny ...<i>And stop awarding Tina Fey. There are other funny women out there.</i><br /><br />They (kind of) did. Toni Collette won the best female comedy this year while Tina Fey only got the guest one for being Sarah Palin, which I think she deserved.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-27449232634851498942009-10-15T12:15:43.794-04:002009-10-15T12:15:43.794-04:00It's kind of interesting that 30 Rock's be...It's kind of interesting that 30 Rock's best season was the second season where it's shortened from the strike (and if you look at it as a season, both S1 and S3 were uneven with some really awesome eps but some really bad ones too) - maybe 30 Rock shouldn't be a 22 ep/season type of show? But I suppose that will never happen, huh?<br /><br />I think Modern Family is the best new comedy of the season, but Parks and Recreation is the most improved, and given that only 6 eps ran for S1, I can honestly say I'm very impressed at how in just one summer they manage to fix everything that was wrong with it and make it into my second favourite 'new-ish' comedy. Given the dismal ratings though, I'm worried. I just hope it can survive as part of the thurs block.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-15489753515921760012009-10-15T11:41:16.348-04:002009-10-15T11:41:16.348-04:0030 Rock is so overrated. This last Emmy-winning s...30 Rock is so overrated. This last Emmy-winning season only had a handful of good episodes (the Oprah one, the one with Larry King). It was uneven, and the number of guest stars was ridiculous. I wish people would realize how far it's fallen since Season 2. It's no longer a comedy darling.<br /><br />And stop awarding Tina Fey. There are other funny women out there.<br /><br />Also, Parks and Recreation -- brilliant this season.i was dead at the time!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-97410759797778612009-10-15T09:53:22.673-04:002009-10-15T09:53:22.673-04:00After ignoring Parks & Rec after its premiere ...After ignoring Parks & Rec after its premiere last year, I've been so pleasantly surprised by the show this season. <br /><br />And as AJ said, I never really have a problem with 30 Rock even on the weaker episodes, because unless they drastically depart from their formula and make the mistake of ignoring the strength of their cast, I can't really see them doing wrong.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10432007267363208929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-58539147809288272502009-10-15T08:08:07.652-04:002009-10-15T08:08:07.652-04:00I like 30 Rock a lot, but don't see it taking ...I like 30 Rock a lot, but don't see it taking over my Friday lunchbreak spot from Parks & Recreation any time soon. And it's a tough spot, mind you, with several other shows I watch (The Office, Bones, The Mentalist, Flash Forward, CSI) waiting in line till I get home. <br /><br />Definitely the best surprise this year, Parks & Rec.fanshawehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298325506307052135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17517257.post-42389237785326042662009-10-15T07:41:14.114-04:002009-10-15T07:41:14.114-04:00I basically agree with every word you said about P...I basically agree with every word you said about Parks & Recreation. Last season was a bore, but they've already grown and improved so much this season to the point where it's actually outshining The Office, something I never thought possible (though I do think that The Office, fantastic wedding episode aside, is an easier show to beat these days).<br /><br />However, I've never had a problem with 30 Rock. I have seen many complaints similar to yours, and yes, there have been hit-or-miss episodes, but the show almost always works for me. Contrary to how most people feel, for me it's the most consistently hilarious show on television.AJ Wileyhttp://www.blogcritics.org/writers/arlo-j-wileynoreply@blogger.com