Dan Harmon is trying to laugh about the ratings situation. Speaking with Deadline in a new interview, Harmon does recognize that the show pulls in low numbers — but also seems to believe that the ratings system is not entirely accurate:
“Nothing we really do works in terms of ratings. As far as critical respect goes, you can see a meteoric upward curve happening in the second season. If I only looked at our Nielsens, I wouldn’t even know that our show was on the air, much less if it was doing better or worse, because our audience is that small. The Nielsens were invented when television was splitting 200 million people three ways. Now, if somebody’s cat happens to turn on the TV, my numbers can double. It’s almost unrelated to what’s really happening.”
Once one knows the rules, one can break them. That’s the case with NBC’s“Community” and its creator Dan Harmon. He knows what makes a successful sitcom, but then he turns it on its head. Thursday’s (April 21) episode, “Paradigms of Human Memory” is a great example of that.
“I think we’d all agree we worked as a cohesive group better than we’ve ever had,” Yvette Nicole Brown, who plays Shirley, tells Zap2it. “We had such a limited amount of time and so much to shoot. So, it was literally us running, running, running to get everything we needed for that episode.”
“I don’t know how they’re going to fit it all into 22, 23 minutes,” Joel McHale, who plays Jeff, tells us. “But if they do, I know it will be a spectacular episode.”
Tomorrow on Community, our favorite study group puts down the chicken fingers and grabs a royale with cheese, and today, you can get your first look Abed’s “Pulp Fiction” themed birthday party!
“Pulp Fiction” Party
There’s a “Pulp Fiction” surprise birthday party in the works, but things don’t go exactly as planned.
“Community” airs this Thursday (March 24) on NBC. In the episode, Jeff (Joel McHale) throws Abed (Danny Pudi) a surprise “Pulp Fiction-themed” birthday party, but things don’t go as planned.
Zap2it caught up with star Yvette Nicole Brown at PaleyFest, she told us that putting on her costume was an eye-opening experience.
Great news for fans of television comedy and particularly the excellent shows airing Thursday nights on NBC: the network has officially decided to renew Community, Parks & Recreation andThe Office for another season! The news comes from TV Line where NBC Chairman Bob Greenblatt said “I am so pleased to renew these three outstanding comedies which are all at the top of their game creatively.”
Happy Friday! If you missed last night’s episode of Community, make sure to watch it here. Additionally, look below for hilarious highlight clips featuring Jeff in jail, Troy and Abed pleading their case to Britta, and this week’s EndTag that shows how close the study group has grown. Don’t miss the fantastic behind-the-scenes look at the making of “Custody Law & Eastern European Diplomacy” along with some advice from Dan Harmon! Enjoy!
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Ep 218: Chang in Chains?
Shirley finds a way to crush Chang’s dream of playing a fatherly role in her child’s life.
Ep 218: Troy and Abed Draw the Line.
Troy and Abed don’t want Britta to ruin another one of their budding friendships.
Ep 218: The Social Network
The GCC gang loves hanging out – as long as they can bring their favorite gadgets.
The One That Sticks
Bonus dialogue! Star interviews! Dan Harmon! Check out here!
EW reports that Josh Holloway — who played James “Sawyer” Ford on ABC’s Lost — is in the process of closing a deal to make a cameo in Community’stwo-part season finale. It’s set for May but no date has been announced.
Holloway’s character will emerge as a mysterious figure who shows up on campus during another game of paintball.
Last night’s episode had so many good moments – including Troy’s secret fascination with LeVar Burton. And, as you’ll see in the latest behind-the-scenes clip, is Yvette Nicole Brown’s favorite Community storyline so far!
Ep 216: Daddy Issues
Jeff’s suspicions are aroused when he gets a call from his “father.”
Ep 216: Never Meet Your Idol
Troy clams up when he finally meets his idol, LeVar Burton.
The Writing Process
Go backstage with Dan Harmon and his crew of writers and cast members!
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