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May 10 2012 06:55 PM ET

‘Parks and Recreation’ season finale: So, what happens if Leslie wins?

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Tonight brings an end to the storied city council campaign of Leslie Knope, whose troubled election path has seen funeral-crashing bus tours, awkward pie-centric assassination attempts, bowling alley brawls and a pair of pitch-perfect competitors in guest stars Paul Rudd and Kathryn Hahn. Still, we’ll find out tonight whether Leslie manages to beat the odds and land a spot on the Pawnee city council… but then what happens?

Sure, we all want to see Leslie emerge victorious (because when Leslie is sad, the sun burns out and all the world’s puppies turn into monkfish). But if “Knope We Can” can in fact conquer–and Leslie winds up with a victory–what would that mean for season five? I’ve got a few theories on the election outcome: READ FULL STORY »

May 3 2012 01:16 PM ET

Jimmy Fallon and Amy Poehler reminisce about their favorite (fake) film collaborations -- VIDEO

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Poignant, daring, and set entirely within the walls of one seriously mysterious attic, Who Is “Mark Pelpy”? — a CGI-filled thriller starring Amy Poehler and Jimmy Fallon — is one of film history’s greatest mysteries. Or, at least, it might be… if it were real.

Both Poehler and Fallon had an opportunity to exercise their improv comedy muscles on last night’s Late Night. The game: Fallon pulled out a succession of ridiculous posters for fake movies he and Poehler had supposedly starred in together. The host and his guest would then spend a few minutes riffing on each faux flick, filling in plot details and making up behind-the-scenes tidbits. (Connect Four, for example, was shot in Yugoslavia. Naturally.)

Want to know more about the pair’s fantasy epic (Chronicles of Holkroft 3: Quest for the Krimson Amulet), or their British comedy of manners (Her Royal Heiny)? Of course you do! Check out the entire bit below.

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Apr 27 2012 01:27 AM ET

'30 Rock': Discuss the series' second live show!

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“Live television? Who cares?” Kenneth cares! And so do I. Tina Fey & Co. totally delivered on their second installment of the 30 Rock live show, and it featured special guests galore: Amy Poehler, Jon Hamm, Jimmy Fallon, Donald Glover, Fred Armisen, and even Sir Paul McCartney. You  know, because anything can happen on live TV! But on to the plot: In ”Live From Studio 6H” Jack broke the news to Liz that it was no longer financially practical to continue shooting TGS live. Instead, they’d shoot the entire season of the show in two weeks. You  know, like Wheel of Fortune or Fox News.

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Mar 6 2012 12:17 PM ET

'Crazy, Stupid, Love,' 'Bridesmaids,' 'Modern Family,' '30 Rock,' lead Comedy Awards nominations

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The nominations for the second annual Comedy Awards were announced today. Television series Modern Family and 30 Rock and films Bridesmaids and Crazy, Stupid, Love all lead the pack with five nominations apiece, while Louis C.K. also picked up five nods, three of which come from his FX series Louie.

Nominees for the awards were selected by the Comedy Awards Board of Directors, which include high-profile comedians like Conan O’Brien, Stephen Colbert, Carol Burnett, Ray Romano, Jon Stewart, and Lily Tomlin, according to Deadline. The Comedy Awards will be presented on April 28 in New York City and will air May 6 on Comedy Central. Choice nominees are below. The full list is available on the Awards’ official site. READ FULL STORY »

Feb 28 2012 03:08 PM ET

And YOU get a bonus sketch!: Maya Rudolph as Oprah in 'Saturday Night Live' dress rehearsal

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Couldn’t get enough of Maya Rudolph‘s stellar outing as Saturday Night Live host last weekend? (It looks like more than 50 percent of PopWatchers loved her efforts, as you’ve voted the SNL alum the best host of the season so far.) Well, you’re in luck: SNL has released a bonus moment from the Bridesmaids star’s recent appearance and its the funny lady doing none other than her beloved Ooooooppppraaaaaahhhhh impression.

It’s a bit of a bummer that her take on Oprah Winfrey didn’t make it into the live show (though the episode was chock full of impressions, with the red carpet super star playing everyone from Beyoncé to Maya Angelou to First Lady Michelle Obama) but Rudolph sure did look like she was having fun with old pals Amy Poehler and Seth Meyers during the dress rehearsal, didn’t she? Watch the nixed “Weekend Update” Oprah appearance below and decide who has better ideas for OWN: SNL or Jimmy Kimmel?
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Feb 19 2012 04:17 AM ET

'Saturday Night Live' recap: The welcome return of Maya Rudolph... and Amy Poehler... and Justin Timberlake

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Saturday Night Live fans are a fickle, often divided bunch. You’re typically either of the variety that believes the show’s heyday has long since passed or you’re part of the group that will staunchly defend the current cast and the show itself until the very end. But it’s not as though those two groups can never intersect or see eye-to-eye on the long-running series. In fact, last night’s hysterical and edgy episode of SNL may have been the ultimate unifier: A fusion of greats from the show’s past effortlessly blending with the new.

Much like when Jimmy Fallon hosted back in December, Maya Rudolph‘s first time as host since being a full-time cast member was a heartfelt, energetic, and consistently funny affair. When a former SNL player returns to the stage at Studio 8H and they say they’re thrilled to be back, you can tell they really mean it. And much like a joyous Jimmy Fallon, Maya brought her A-game. She brought it all the way from her lively opening monologue,  in which she sang a little ditty about her promiscuous days on SNL (complete with appearances from Lorne Michaels, Paul Simon, and — yay! — Stefon) until the very last minute of the show.
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Feb 6 2012 10:43 PM ET

Leslie Knope loves you so much, she's helping you plan your own Galentine's Day celebration

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Women of the world, Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, but do not fear that you will be receiving the emotional equivalent of an empty, dark-chocolate-stained Kay Jewelers box if you find yourself without a significant other. Leslie Knope has a solution that will fill your heart with sisterly affection and distraction — her annual Galentine’s Day banquet! On NBC’s Parks and Recreation hub, you will find 10 useful tips for creating a self-esteem-building activity on Feb. 13. Too bad you didn’t already start planning for this last Feb. 15, when Valentine’s Day merchandise went on deep discount, but it’s okay: There are still a handful of other valuable instructions. Consider sharing your feelings with the group by customizing a song such as Taylor Swift’s “You Belong With Me.” But if you remember to do only one thing, it’s monogram everything. Feel the love right here.

Jan 30 2012 06:39 PM ET

The Daughters of Mary Richards: TV's strong, spunky leading ladies

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Mary Tyler Moore, who was awarded the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award last night, was already a television veteran when she introduced Mary Richards on The Mary Tyler Moore Show in 1970. For six years, she’d starred as Laura Petrie, one half of the popular Kennedy-esque couple on The Dick Van Dyke Show. But Mary Richards, her sweet, silly, and optimistic single gal, struck an immediate nerve with audiences. More than 40 years later, there’s no denying that she did make it after all, as television is dotted with Richards’ creative progeny. Some are married, some are drug-dealing moms, some are animated kids. But all have her spirit. Click below for just some of the female characters who have shared DNA with television’s most graceful heroine.  READ FULL STORY »

Jan 23 2012 09:05 PM ET

Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, and 'Wet Hot' friends reunite for stage show -- EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS

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Camp Firewood lives! It’s been 10 years since Wet Hot American Summer premiered at Sundance, but this week most of the gang reunited  along with some famous friends at San Francisco’s Sketchfest to perform the cult film in a live “radio play.” And we’ve got the photos to prove it.

Check out Paul Rudd, Amy Poehler, Molly Shannon, Michael Showalter, David Wain, and Michael Ian Black back together again. Plus, see the friends-of-Camp Firewood who joined in the fun, including David Cross, Colin Hanks, Andy Richter, Busy Phillips, and more in the photos after the jump. Maybe the sold-out live show’s success will help our dream of a Wet Hot prequel or sequel come true?

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Jan 14 2012 05:13 PM ET

'Angelina, could you pass the salt?': Who would YOU want at your 2012 Golden Globes table?

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While the Golden Globes are Hollywood’s most star-studded event, it’s actually the event planners who hold the real power in the room because they get to design the seating chart. Then again, it’s mostly a paint-by-numbers job since tradition dictates that casts are lumped together. What’s the fun in that? We’re turning it over to you, PopWatchers. If you could be lucky enough to attend the Globes tomorrow night, who would you like to have at your table?

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