Even though ratings haven't exactly matched comedy nights of ABC or CBS, NBC still has faith in it's Thursday night comedy line-up. Renewing the critically acclaimed Community, 30 Rock and The Office, plus the early renewal of Parks & Recreation leads to another year of awkward laughter on Thursday nights.
Despite Community's last outing, which was over the top, but apparentely very loved by everyone else, I for one am very happy the show got a second chance. The ensemble comedy is worth sitting through bad weeks and offered enough laughs to come back next year. It also shows NBC learned a thing or three from the Leno-debacle and tries to hold on to viewers by investing in shows that are already on the air, instead of creating new ones. Something The CW could learn from.
When it comes to 30 Rock and The Office renewals were pretty obvious. Running in it's fourth season, the former has Tina Fey, the latter six seasons of Jim and Pam (who's baby arrival boosted the ratings quit a bit). Aside from that, NBC outed confidence in both shows several times.
But for fans of the comedies, it can't be anything else but great news. I am happy to hear that I can continue my laughter on Thursdays, are you?
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