Remember when TV networks would come up with interesting, original sitcoms and dramas every fall for viewers to potentially fall in love with? Those were the good ol’ days!
Now, we just wait for the latest revival, remake, reboot, sequel, or all of the above to grace our TV screens (or iPads). “Roseanne,” “Will & Grace,” “X-Files,” and many more have been revived for primetime. While some take extended breaks, like “Roseanne,” there are more and more rumblings of recently ended shows coming back. One of those being talked about is “Parks and Rec.”
For those that missed all 7 seasons, “Parks and Rec” followed Leslie Knope, played by the always funny Amy Poehler, as she dealt with the drama and hijinks of being the deputy director of a Parks and Recreation office in Pawnee, Indiana. Of course, over the course of 7 seasons, her job and situation changed dramatically, but Poehler always had a strong cast of supporting characters around her.
In a recent interview on Ellen, Poehler and fellow “Parks and Rec” alum Nick Offerman were asked if they’d be interested in bringing back the show, in the wake of all these other revivals. Without hesitation, Poehler said, “Anytime.”
Offerman paused and then joked, “We said that if Beyoncé will play the mayor, we’ll bring the show back.”
That, of course, made Ellen and Poehler laugh. However, Poehler, who also produced the show, clarified saying, “I’ll speak for everybody and say we’ll all do it.”
Obviously, the desire by the cast to bring back the series is far from a green light for a revival. However, much like we reported with “30 Rock,” when the cast starts the discussion publicly, then that’s when the public starts to get the ball rolling, demanding more. “Parks and Rec” is still a beloved series, judging solely on the number of memes that exist based on the characters.
But one has to wonder what type of budget the series will have to receive. Because last we checked, Chris Pratt comes with a much higher price tag than before.