Vice TV has picked up a new unscripted basketball docuseries produced with Uninterrupted, the athlete storytelling brand founded by LeBron James’ and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company, and My Entertainment.
The eight-episode series, titled “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” explores iconic moments, players and stories from inside basketball. Vice TV is set to premiere the series on June 4.
“As a lifelong student of the game and all of its iconic history and culture, I’m excited about this series that relives some of basketball’s biggest moments and the stories behind them for a whole new generation to experience,” James said in a statement.
The docuseries will highlight stories through firsthand accounts from pro basketball hall of famers, NBA champions and all-stars including Jason Kidd, Bill Laimbeer, Gary Payton, Bill Walton, Shawn Kemp, Richard Jefferson, Kenyon Martin, Detlef Schrempf and Spud Webb.
“Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” is narrated by Matt Barnes,...
The eight-episode series, titled “Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” explores iconic moments, players and stories from inside basketball. Vice TV is set to premiere the series on June 4.
“As a lifelong student of the game and all of its iconic history and culture, I’m excited about this series that relives some of basketball’s biggest moments and the stories behind them for a whole new generation to experience,” James said in a statement.
The docuseries will highlight stories through firsthand accounts from pro basketball hall of famers, NBA champions and all-stars including Jason Kidd, Bill Laimbeer, Gary Payton, Bill Walton, Shawn Kemp, Richard Jefferson, Kenyon Martin, Detlef Schrempf and Spud Webb.
“Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball,” is narrated by Matt Barnes,...
- 5/3/2024
- by Selena Kuznikov
- Variety Film + TV
[Editor's Note: Spoilers exist throughout the article, but bolded titles have been adjusted to preserve secrets. Avoid reading specific paragraphs for shows you don't want spoiled. Otherwise, you're safe to scroll and enjoy.] 15. "Parks and Recreation" - Oh, hi Bill Murray!Amy Poehler made it perfectly clear who her dream guest star was for her beloved NBC sitcom, but the fact she was able to snag Bill Freaking Murray is still somewhat shocking. Maybe it's because, in the beginning, "Parks and Recreation" was snagging guest stars like three-time NBA All-Star Detlef Schrempf before later drawing in big fish like Michelle Obama and Joe Biden! Because of the slow, steady escalation of famous faces, it was still rewarding to see appropriate, well-placed and mega famous guest stars pop up more and more regularly. Seeing Murray, though, is always a special treat. Read More: The 40 Most Iconic Characters of 'Parks and Recreation,' Ranked 14. "Daredevil" - The...
- 12/22/2015
- by Liz Shannon Miller and Ben Travers
- Indiewire
With “Parks and Recreation” only a few days away from ending, we’ve been running a lot of stories about the show’s history, including Jim O’Heir recalling the strange life of Garry Gergich, and Mike Schur explaining the show’s weird recurring characters and running gags . One of those weirdoes was Jean-Ralphio Saperstein, Tom Haverford’s best friend and a monstrous human being. Earlier this week, I emailed actor Ben Schwartz a few questions about how he got the part, the origin of Jean-Ralphio’s hair, love of singing, and more. The “Parks” series finale airs Tuesday night at 10 on NBC. Before then, I have one more big interview to publish, plus a look back at what made this one of TV’s best comedies. Mike said that Jean-Ralphio was born out of you spending an hour in his office and making him realize you were funny enough...
- 2/20/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Yesterday, I published the first half of a long email exchange with “Parks and Recreation” co-creator Mike Schur looking at the origins and evolutions of some of the show’s most memorable supporting characters and running gags. That discussion concludes today with talk of DJ Roomba (who came very close to never being a part of our lives), Li’l Sebastian, Burt Macklin and a lot more. But we start out with the first — and last — appearance of Pawnee’s greatest mystery man. I know you had talked in the past about wanting to get Bill Murray to play the occasionally-mentioned but never-seen Mayor Gunderson. How did that actually come about? And if he had said no, was there a back-up Gunderson plan, or would he have simply remained a mystery forever? Mike Schur: We wanted to do an episode in the final season where someone died. We settled on Gunderson,...
- 2/19/2015
- by Alan Sepinwall
- Hitfix
Last week, in running through the best and worst of 30 Rock, I bemoaned the Thursday TV wasteland that now confronts us in this dystopian present we call Fall 2013. Fortunately, there is still a glimmer of hope for Thursday humankind in the form of the hilarious and beautiful Parks and Recreation. Leslie Knope is still out there fighting the good fight, and we know she will be nothing if not diligent in fulfilling her television-saving duties right to the end.
Parks features one of the great lovable comedy ensembles (seriously, there isn’t a single dud in that group, and that includes the duds like Jerry), but it truly is Amy Poehler’s parks employee turned city councilwoman Leslie that makes the show so special. Her refreshing hilarity comes not from incompetence, as we so often see in workplace sitcoms, but from her positive qualities, her extreme dedication and compassion. As she says in “The Debate,...
Parks features one of the great lovable comedy ensembles (seriously, there isn’t a single dud in that group, and that includes the duds like Jerry), but it truly is Amy Poehler’s parks employee turned city councilwoman Leslie that makes the show so special. Her refreshing hilarity comes not from incompetence, as we so often see in workplace sitcoms, but from her positive qualities, her extreme dedication and compassion. As she says in “The Debate,...
- 10/31/2013
- by Spencer Barnes
- The Backlot
Clone High Episode 6 ‘Homecoming: A Shot In D’Arc’
Written by Eric Kentoff
Aired 12/1/2002 on MTV
‘Homecoming’ begins with one of the show’s best opening scenes: it’s time for the homecoming rally, and none other than 90′s Espn regulars Dan Patrick and Chris Berman are there to cover the telecast. But there really isn’t a telecast: Dan’s spouting phrases like “You said an expository mouthful, my versatile friend” into a balled fist, and the ham-handed Berman points out his mic isn’t plugged in and there really isn’t a camera on them. It’s a brilliantly written sequence, right down to their voices sounding like they’re broadcasting on radio – and sets the tone of the episode, where things aren’t really what they appear to be at first.
I’m talking, of course, about John D’Arc, more well-known as the mustachioed version of Joan of Arc,...
Written by Eric Kentoff
Aired 12/1/2002 on MTV
‘Homecoming’ begins with one of the show’s best opening scenes: it’s time for the homecoming rally, and none other than 90′s Espn regulars Dan Patrick and Chris Berman are there to cover the telecast. But there really isn’t a telecast: Dan’s spouting phrases like “You said an expository mouthful, my versatile friend” into a balled fist, and the ham-handed Berman points out his mic isn’t plugged in and there really isn’t a camera on them. It’s a brilliantly written sequence, right down to their voices sounding like they’re broadcasting on radio – and sets the tone of the episode, where things aren’t really what they appear to be at first.
I’m talking, of course, about John D’Arc, more well-known as the mustachioed version of Joan of Arc,...
- 5/31/2013
- by Randy
- SoundOnSight
Seattle-based rapper Macklemore has never been shy about representing his hometown colors. So when the Emerald City native heard that the Thunder used his song to pump up the crowd at Chesapeake Energy Arena, he seemed less than thrilled about it.
Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, responded to a tweet on Monday in which a fan pointed out that the Thunder had used his song "Can't Hold Us" during an opening video before Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. The single currently sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Rt @coug123: So apparently the Okc blunder are using @macklemore 'Can't hold us' as a song to hype up the crowd in their arena May 13, 2013
Detlef Schrempf, who played six seasons for the SuperSonics before the relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, echoed the rapper's sentiment.
@king5seattle @macklemore that's ours and not okc!
— Detlef Schrempf (@Dschrempf) May 13, 2013
“@dschrempf: @king5seattle...
Macklemore, whose real name is Ben Haggerty, responded to a tweet on Monday in which a fan pointed out that the Thunder had used his song "Can't Hold Us" during an opening video before Game 5 against the Houston Rockets. The single currently sits atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Rt @coug123: So apparently the Okc blunder are using @macklemore 'Can't hold us' as a song to hype up the crowd in their arena May 13, 2013
Detlef Schrempf, who played six seasons for the SuperSonics before the relocated to Oklahoma City in 2008, echoed the rapper's sentiment.
@king5seattle @macklemore that's ours and not okc!
— Detlef Schrempf (@Dschrempf) May 13, 2013
“@dschrempf: @king5seattle...
- 5/15/2013
- by Jason St. Angelo
- Huffington Post
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis may be okay with their songs popping up in commercials left and right, but at the end of the day hometown pride is a powerful thing. That may be why Macklemore disapproves of the Oklahoma City Thunder's use of the duo's latest number one single, "Can't Hold Us Down," as a rally song for fans of the NBA team.
When someone tweeted the information to him, Macklemore responded with a simple, "Oh H*** No!" A Seattle native, he may still hold a grudge over the Thunder relocating from his hometown, where they were known as the Supersonics. As it stands, Seattle still has no replacement NBA team.
Former Supersonic player Detlef Schrempf chimed in with a tweet as well, writing "that's ours and not okc." The Thunder have yet to respond to any of the tweets. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are next scheduled to perform at the Billboard Music Awards May 19 on ABC.
When someone tweeted the information to him, Macklemore responded with a simple, "Oh H*** No!" A Seattle native, he may still hold a grudge over the Thunder relocating from his hometown, where they were known as the Supersonics. As it stands, Seattle still has no replacement NBA team.
Former Supersonic player Detlef Schrempf chimed in with a tweet as well, writing "that's ours and not okc." The Thunder have yet to respond to any of the tweets. Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are next scheduled to perform at the Billboard Music Awards May 19 on ABC.
- 5/14/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) knows way too much about self-pampering and pick-up techniques, but far too little about basketball. In Thursday’s episode of Parks and Recreation (NBC, 8:30 p.m.), he drafts both nerd (Ben, played by Adam Scott) and jock (Andy, played by Chris Pratt) to teach him how to play the sport so he can better connect with the hoops-obsessed kids who frequent his Rent-a-Swag store. Let us head over to the gym where the trio are slated to tip-off against some area youths. As you will see in this clip, Tom is no Detlef Schrempf.
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- 1/23/2013
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Until recently, "Parks & Recreation" have been modest with their guest stars, forgoing the "30 Rock" approach of just getting famous people to show, and instead bringing on collaborators that generally elevate the proceedings. For example: Megan Mulally and Patricia Clarkson as Ron Swanson's ex-wives, Detlef Schrempf as himself, Ben Schwartz as Jean-Ralphio and Andy Samberg as the loud Carl. And that careful approach seems to be continuing, as the show has lined up another great guest. Jason Schwartzman will appear in an episode in 2013, sometime before the season is out, playing Dennis Lerpiss, the owner of the Pawnee VideoDome. In the show, Dennis will be working with Amy Poehler's Lesley Knope to designate the store a historical landmark. Hilarity will probably ensue. Schwartzman + 'Parks & Rec'? Yeah, pretty much a no brainer, and the actor is just as good on the small screen as he is at the multiplex. Evidence? HBO's.
- 12/19/2012
- by Kevin Jagernauth
- The Playlist
If you're holding out for Detlef Schrempf's Parks and Recreation return, there's nothing to see here. But if you'll settle for his big-haired, cosmically doltish Entertainment 720 acquaintance Jean-Ralphio Saperstein, you're in better luck: Ben Schwartz will appear on at least one episode of the upcoming fourth season. Oh, and show-runner Mike Schur tells THR Jean-Ralphio is "the world's worst human being." Jean-Ralphio would no doubt find a way to turn that into something awesome.
- 9/12/2012
- by Zach Dionne
- Vulture
NBA fan Mindy Kaling has enlisted a few basketball stars to cameo on The Mindy Project. According to EW, Amar'e Stoudemire, Baron Davis, and Danny Granger will play themselves on the fourth episode of the show, which finds Kaling's character in the VIP section of a club. We're still waiting for Parks and Rec to bring back Detlef Schrempf, but this will do in the meantime.
- 8/15/2012
- by Margaret Lyons
- Vulture
South Park wrapped up the first half of its 16th season with Eric Cartman playing an unlikely role, matchmaker, in "Cartman Finds Love."
Yes, there's a new girl at South Park Elementary named Nicole and Cartman decides that he wants to get her together with Token, because he loves love and that's completely in his character.
Or... it's because Nicole is black just like Token and Cartman is a horrible racist. So, of course, he decides to try and get the two of them together by locking them in the gym with board games, grape soda, a deli tray and massage oil. Just like he did with the other two minority students in South Park.
Cartman has been willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants done (Scott Tenorman, anyone?) but nothing seemed as unlikely as him pretending that he was in a gay relationship with Kyle...
Yes, there's a new girl at South Park Elementary named Nicole and Cartman decides that he wants to get her together with Token, because he loves love and that's completely in his character.
Or... it's because Nicole is black just like Token and Cartman is a horrible racist. So, of course, he decides to try and get the two of them together by locking them in the gym with board games, grape soda, a deli tray and massage oil. Just like he did with the other two minority students in South Park.
Cartman has been willing to go to extreme lengths to get what he wants done (Scott Tenorman, anyone?) but nothing seemed as unlikely as him pretending that he was in a gay relationship with Kyle...
- 4/26/2012
- by wondroushippo@gmail.com (Carter Dotson)
- TVfanatic
Last season on Parks and Recreation, Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari) left the Parks Department to join John-Ralphio (Ben Schwartz) at Entertainment 720, a company that… well, we’re still not sure what they do (but you can watch this to try and figure it out). Initially, we were a little worried that Tom’s new pursuits would mean we wouldn’t see him around as much, but those concerns were quickly laid to rest this season. Just last week, we got to visit Tom and Ralph’s office, and trust us when we say it did not disappoint. Besides the models...
- 10/3/2011
- by Nuzhat Naoreen
- EW.com - PopWatch
And now it all makes some sense, why Ron Swanson -- paragon of maleness, lover of beef and facial hair, enemy of taxes -- would become such an inhibition-free deviant when he's around his second ex-wife.
The answer: His first ex-wife.
"Parks and Recreation" set aside Leslie's campaign story for a week to give us the story/psychological case study of Ron's relationships with women, and because it was so different from the Tammy Two-affected version of Ron, it worked brilliantly. The B- and C-stories also clicked, making for a wall-to-wall great half-hour of TV.
As Tammy One, Patricia Clarkson lived up to just about every expectation (no small feat, considering the buildup among "Parks" cultists). Ron's former Sunday school/math/driver's ed teacher and first-ever lover makes almost everything we previously knew about him and women seem perfectly logical, in an insane sort of way.
Tammy One is blonde.
The answer: His first ex-wife.
"Parks and Recreation" set aside Leslie's campaign story for a week to give us the story/psychological case study of Ron's relationships with women, and because it was so different from the Tammy Two-affected version of Ron, it worked brilliantly. The B- and C-stories also clicked, making for a wall-to-wall great half-hour of TV.
As Tammy One, Patricia Clarkson lived up to just about every expectation (no small feat, considering the buildup among "Parks" cultists). Ron's former Sunday school/math/driver's ed teacher and first-ever lover makes almost everything we previously knew about him and women seem perfectly logical, in an insane sort of way.
Tammy One is blonde.
- 9/30/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Scramble up some pre-birds, assemble a tray of zerts, and grab a couple of food rakes: It’s finally time to dig into the fourth season of Parks and Recreation. But before you reconnect with your favorite local government employees this Thursday at 8:30 p.m., check out what exec producer Mike Schur revealed to EW about the upcoming action.
• Leslie must choose between two loves.
“Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) realize that if she’s running for office and anyone in town finds out that she’s sleeping with Ben, who’s essentially her boss, that’s...
• Leslie must choose between two loves.
“Leslie (Amy Poehler) and Ben (Adam Scott) realize that if she’s running for office and anyone in town finds out that she’s sleeping with Ben, who’s essentially her boss, that’s...
- 9/20/2011
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Start your weekend a little early with these TV snacks:
Ashton Kutcher's production company, Katalyst, is teaming up with TruTV to produce a series about ... the Dmv? Ok. "California Dmv: Field Offices" will feature more than people waiting in line for hours; in fact, Kutcher's partner Jason Goldberg says, it will offer "a glimpse at what Dmv workers experience, from strange to hilarious." If you say so. [TruTV]
Benjamin Bratt will be pulling double duty on ABC this fall. He's a series regular on "Private Practice," and he'll also return to "Modern Family" for a guest spot as Gloria's (Sofia Vergara) ex, Javier. He'll join the Pritchetts for a day at the racetrack and once again get Jay's (Ed O'Neill) competitive fire going. [EW]
Radiohead will make its second appearance on "Saturday Night Live" in the show's season premiere on Sept. 24. The band will join Alec Baldwin -- who's making his...
Ashton Kutcher's production company, Katalyst, is teaming up with TruTV to produce a series about ... the Dmv? Ok. "California Dmv: Field Offices" will feature more than people waiting in line for hours; in fact, Kutcher's partner Jason Goldberg says, it will offer "a glimpse at what Dmv workers experience, from strange to hilarious." If you say so. [TruTV]
Benjamin Bratt will be pulling double duty on ABC this fall. He's a series regular on "Private Practice," and he'll also return to "Modern Family" for a guest spot as Gloria's (Sofia Vergara) ex, Javier. He'll join the Pritchetts for a day at the racetrack and once again get Jay's (Ed O'Neill) competitive fire going. [EW]
Radiohead will make its second appearance on "Saturday Night Live" in the show's season premiere on Sept. 24. The band will join Alec Baldwin -- who's making his...
- 8/12/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
As Zap2it began a conversation with "Parks and Recreation" co-creator Michael Schur Monday night (Aug. 1), one of his stars, Aziz Ansari, pulled out a digital recorder too to ask if, in fact, it's true that Michael Clarke Duncan will guest-star as Tom's new love interest this season.
It's not -- but it did lead to Schur revealing to us this most minor of spoilers: You'll see former NBA player Detlef Schrempf in at least one episode this season as we check in with Entertainment 720, Tom's new business venture with Jean-Ralphio (Ben Schwartz). We also talked about a lot more, including what Schur's excited about so far, the decision facing Leslie (Amy Poehler) and the casting of Patricia Clarkson as Tammy I.
Zap2it: When we talked recently, you said the actress playing Tammy I "can't be a diminutive, blonde-haired lady, probably." Yet you cast Patricia Clarkson.
Michael Schur:...
It's not -- but it did lead to Schur revealing to us this most minor of spoilers: You'll see former NBA player Detlef Schrempf in at least one episode this season as we check in with Entertainment 720, Tom's new business venture with Jean-Ralphio (Ben Schwartz). We also talked about a lot more, including what Schur's excited about so far, the decision facing Leslie (Amy Poehler) and the casting of Patricia Clarkson as Tammy I.
Zap2it: When we talked recently, you said the actress playing Tammy I "can't be a diminutive, blonde-haired lady, probably." Yet you cast Patricia Clarkson.
Michael Schur:...
- 8/3/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"Parks and Recreation" ended a great, great season with a great hour-long finale, and in particular a madcap final 10 minutes that hinted at big changes to come in the future. We're just glad we don't have to wait until midseason next year for its return.
"The Bubble" and "Li'l Sebastian" (may he rest in peace) may not have been designed to play back-to-back, but they worked really well as a unit, as both focused on Ben and Leslie's attempts to keep their relationship on the sly, to ever-widening bad results. It culminated in their frantic mismanagement of Li'l Sebastian's memorial and -- horrors! -- Ron losing part of his mustache and all of his eyebrows in a torch-lighting mishap.
That the final scenes -- which also featured Leslie being approached to run for office, Tom and Jean-Ralphio launching their Pawnee-based entertainment conglomerate and the appearance of both of Ron's exes...
"The Bubble" and "Li'l Sebastian" (may he rest in peace) may not have been designed to play back-to-back, but they worked really well as a unit, as both focused on Ben and Leslie's attempts to keep their relationship on the sly, to ever-widening bad results. It culminated in their frantic mismanagement of Li'l Sebastian's memorial and -- horrors! -- Ron losing part of his mustache and all of his eyebrows in a torch-lighting mishap.
That the final scenes -- which also featured Leslie being approached to run for office, Tom and Jean-Ralphio launching their Pawnee-based entertainment conglomerate and the appearance of both of Ron's exes...
- 5/20/2011
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Tonight, it’s time for a Swanson swan song. Even though Parks and Recreation re-entered our lives just a few months ago, we must already say goodbye as the NBC comedy ends its superb third season with a two-part, one-hour finale (10-11 p.m Et). What kind of surprises await these Pawnee government employees in the final hour? We asked series co-creator/exec producer Mike Schur to give EW.com 10 hints about tonight’s action, which involves romance, death, and a threat to Ron’s mustache. “These characters make huge, life-changing decisions in the last seven minutes of the hour,...
- 5/19/2011
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Tonight, it’s time for a Swanson swan song. Even though Parks and Recreation re-entered our lives just a few months ago, we must already say goodbye as the NBC comedy ends its superb third season with a two-part, one-hour finale (10-11 p.m Et). What kind of surprises await these Pawnee government employees in the final hour? We asked series co-creator/exec producer Mike Schur to give EW.com 10 hints about tonight’s action, which involves romance, death, and a threat to Ron’s mustache. “These characters make huge, life-changing decisions in the last seven minutes of the hour,...
- 5/19/2011
- by Dan Snierson
- EW - Inside TV
Photo by Byron Cohen/NBC
If you read our blog on a regular basis you know by now that besides being TV freaks, we're also big fans of musical theater. So when our favorite television shows mix in a song and dance we are in Pop Culture Passionistas heaven. 2010 saw a resurgence of very special episodes of some of our favorite TV series as well as some striking musical performances on talk shows and other events. Here are our favorite musical moments from the year.
10. Jimmy Fallon and Paul McCartney Sing "Scrambled Eggs"
Most Beatles fans know that when Sir Paul penned "Yesterday" he sang the dummy lyrics "Scrambled eggs. Oh my baby, how I love your legs." So when the former Beatle appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon earlier this month the pair performed a duet of the entire ode to their favorite foods. Jimmy looked like a...
If you read our blog on a regular basis you know by now that besides being TV freaks, we're also big fans of musical theater. So when our favorite television shows mix in a song and dance we are in Pop Culture Passionistas heaven. 2010 saw a resurgence of very special episodes of some of our favorite TV series as well as some striking musical performances on talk shows and other events. Here are our favorite musical moments from the year.
10. Jimmy Fallon and Paul McCartney Sing "Scrambled Eggs"
Most Beatles fans know that when Sir Paul penned "Yesterday" he sang the dummy lyrics "Scrambled eggs. Oh my baby, how I love your legs." So when the former Beatle appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon earlier this month the pair performed a duet of the entire ode to their favorite foods. Jimmy looked like a...
- 12/24/2010
- by Pop Culture Passionistas
- popculturepassionistas
Looking back on the year that was, Zap2it is thankful for a whole lot of television. But for a few staffers, there are certain episodes and series that clearly distinguished themselves as the best.
15 shows -- "Bones," "Cougar Town," "Chuck," "Dexter," "Glee," and "Supernatural" among them -- brought out their A-game in 2010. To see which episodes made our list, and why they did, read ahead:
Mikey O'Connell
"Community" - "Modern Warfare": This post-apocalyptic "Warriors" spoof set to an intra-college paintball competition marked the moment that woke a lot of people up to the fact that "Community" is one of the best series on television. I am no exception. The show elevated cutesy pop culture parody to brilliance in one of the funniest (and simultaneously riveting) half-hours of TV all year. They also graciously ripped the band-aid off for Jeff and Britta inevitable hook-up and promptly moved on from...
15 shows -- "Bones," "Cougar Town," "Chuck," "Dexter," "Glee," and "Supernatural" among them -- brought out their A-game in 2010. To see which episodes made our list, and why they did, read ahead:
Mikey O'Connell
"Community" - "Modern Warfare": This post-apocalyptic "Warriors" spoof set to an intra-college paintball competition marked the moment that woke a lot of people up to the fact that "Community" is one of the best series on television. I am no exception. The show elevated cutesy pop culture parody to brilliance in one of the funniest (and simultaneously riveting) half-hours of TV all year. They also graciously ripped the band-aid off for Jeff and Britta inevitable hook-up and promptly moved on from...
- 12/17/2010
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"This isn't C-span. This is Local Access 46!" It's really amazing how fleshed out the fictional town and residents of Pawnee, Indiana have become over the last two years. On this week's episode, Leslie was tasked with running a diabetes "Telethon" during the prime hours of 2 am - 6 am.
Of course, Leslie forced the entire Parks and Recreation cast to join her by answering telephones like poor Jerry with his switchboard, or providing entertainment like Andy's band Mouse Rat. As with any Parks episode, there was a mjor plot advancement going on quietly behind the scenes as Mark was prepared to propose to Ann until Leslie found out that Ann actually wanted to dump him.
On the forefront, the telethon itself was loaded with laughs and throwbacks to prior episodes. Whether it was Mouse Rat performing, the accounting guy lecture on Quickbooks, or Ron teaching us how to recane a chair,...
Of course, Leslie forced the entire Parks and Recreation cast to join her by answering telephones like poor Jerry with his switchboard, or providing entertainment like Andy's band Mouse Rat. As with any Parks episode, there was a mjor plot advancement going on quietly behind the scenes as Mark was prepared to propose to Ann until Leslie found out that Ann actually wanted to dump him.
On the forefront, the telethon itself was loaded with laughs and throwbacks to prior episodes. Whether it was Mouse Rat performing, the accounting guy lecture on Quickbooks, or Ron teaching us how to recane a chair,...
- 5/7/2010
- by eric@iscribelimited.com (The Barnacle)
- TVfanatic
Community
Jesus Christ. Jesus! Christ! Last night's post-apocalyptic paint war game for priority registration episode of "Community" was so fucking bad-ass it's ridiculous. "Psych" has dared pay homage to a lot of genres during its run, but only Dan Harmon would dare to pay homage to last-man standing flicks. It brought in every cliche and trope imaginable, referencing -- among others -- The Book of Eli, Scarface, Boondock Saints, Rambo, The Matrix, "Friends," "Cheers," "Lost," and even "Glee", ending in a beautiful paint-ball Mexican stand-off and monster green-paint explosion. There were more movies and television shows referenced in 22 minutes than all of the Movie Movies. It was brilliantly inspired. Comedy-boner inducing. Nothing on any sitcom in 2010, 2011, or 2012 will top last night's episode of "Community," except maybe next week's episode of "Community." Warranted hyperbole, hyperbole, hyperbole.
Bask in its glory, y'all.
Oh yeah: Jeff and Britta totally boned, too. Repercussions to come.
Jesus Christ. Jesus! Christ! Last night's post-apocalyptic paint war game for priority registration episode of "Community" was so fucking bad-ass it's ridiculous. "Psych" has dared pay homage to a lot of genres during its run, but only Dan Harmon would dare to pay homage to last-man standing flicks. It brought in every cliche and trope imaginable, referencing -- among others -- The Book of Eli, Scarface, Boondock Saints, Rambo, The Matrix, "Friends," "Cheers," "Lost," and even "Glee", ending in a beautiful paint-ball Mexican stand-off and monster green-paint explosion. There were more movies and television shows referenced in 22 minutes than all of the Movie Movies. It was brilliantly inspired. Comedy-boner inducing. Nothing on any sitcom in 2010, 2011, or 2012 will top last night's episode of "Community," except maybe next week's episode of "Community." Warranted hyperbole, hyperbole, hyperbole.
Bask in its glory, y'all.
Oh yeah: Jeff and Britta totally boned, too. Repercussions to come.
- 5/7/2010
- by Dustin Rowles
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