Eye on Emmy: Parks and Rec's Aziz Ansari on Tom's Evolution and Genuine Love of Ginuwine

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Parks and Recreation is nothing if not a place to find a vast array of loveable, quirky characters. Yet that was not always the case with Aziz Ansari‘s Tom Haverford. The Pawnee Parks Department’s erstwhile second-in-command was, in the NBC comedy’s debut season, actually a bit subversive. But after some tweaks here and rejiggering there, Tom — and Ansari — emerged as one of Parks‘ VIP players — a title of which he would no doubt approve. READ TVLINE’S Q&A

Spoiler Alert! The Best Comedy Emmy Goes to…

In this special “Emmy Comedy Preview” episode of Spoiler Alert!, Matt Mitovich and I lead off by tackling the following provocative question: Can any show beat the kudos juggernaut that is Modern Family?

As Community demonstrated …READ MORE, WATCH VIDEO & GET SPOILED

Eye on Emmy: Adam Scott Takes the Lead, Hails Parks' 'Impressive' Cast, 'Amazing' Guest Stars

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When Adam Scott joined Parks and Recreation at the end of Season 2, he faced a daunting task: make his straight man Pawnee newcomer, Ben Wyatt, seem funny opposite larger than life characters like Leslie Knope and Ron Swanson. Two episodes in, it was clear that Scott would accomplish that goal; two years later, he’s catapulted his way into leading man territory — a fact that did not go unnoticed by the actor and his team, who this year decided to enter Scott in the Outstanding Lead — not Supporting — Actor in a Comedy Series Emmy race. But will the swap help Scott garner some long overdue Emmy love? READ MORE

Community, Breaking Bad, Parks and Rec, Mad Men, Girls Lead Critics’ Choice Nominations

No, you’re not having a Dreamatorium experience: Nominations for the second annual Critics’ Choice Television Awards have just been announced, and Community came out on top.

Despite a spate of negative press stemming from the firing of creator/showrunner Dan Harmon, NBC’s underdog comedy led the pack overall with six nods, including …READ MORE

Was Castle's Hot Sex Tempered? Did New Girl Goof? Did Liz's Rap Rock? And More TV Qs!

We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, here are some queries we’re going to lob at you, from shows including Castle, New Girl, Parks and Recreation and The Office! READ MORE

NBC Renews Parks and Recreation, Up All Night

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Another victory for Leslie Knope: NBC has renewed Parks and Recreation for a fifth season, TVLine has learned. Additionally, the Peacock net is bringing rookie comedy Up All Night back for a second season.

Parks and Rec‘s order is for …READ MORE

What to Watch: The TVLine-Up for Thursday

On TV this Thursday: Finales galore! The Vampire Diaries, The Big Bang Theory, The Secret Circle, The Office and Parks and Recreation all end their seasons, and more. In addition to TVLine’s original features (linked within), here are eight programs to keep on your radar. READ MORE

Report: NBC Poised to Renew Community, 30 Rock and Parks and Rec – But There's a Catch

NBC is looking to bring back its Thursday night comedy block — with some caveats.

The Peacock network is nearing a deal that would see 30 Rock return for a seventh and final season of 13 or 14 episodes …READ MORE

Matt's Inside Line: Scoop on the NCIS: LA/Five-0 Crossover, House, Fringe, Modern Family & More

Will NCIS: LA agent Kensi Blye get flirty in Hawaii? How will the House bromance blossom as we near the end? Which unfortunate events are coming up on Modern Family and Parks and Rec? Read on for those scoops plus other teases from TV’s hottest shows. GET THE INSIDE LINE!