Tag: Amy Poehler
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One Red Flag At The Start Of I Love Lucy Became Its Downfall
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz’s fierce, real-life chemistry fueled their roles as the bickering but loving couple on their trailblazing sitcom “I Love Lucy.” No matter how aggravating Lucy’s goofy schemes became, at the end of the day Ricky always forgave her and couldn’t help but be charmed by her wild antics. But behind the…
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Sorry, But This Fan-Favorite Sitcom Had the Worst First Season
Throughout TV history there have been many beloved series that didn’t start off so well. M*A*S*H, Seinfeld, even The X-Files to name a few. But the show that takes the cake for this trend is Parks and Recreation, a show that follows Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), the eternally optimistic deputy director of the Parks and…
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Let Tina Fey Do More Dramas!
She will go down in comedy history for her spot-on, sidesplitting parody of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday Night Live, but Tina Fey’s talents go far beyond mimicking one of the country’s most infamous political personalities. Fey made television history in 1999 by becoming the first female head writer on the legendary…
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Jamie Foxx Gave Us One of Pixar’s Best Performances
Ever since the very first Toy Story, Pixar’s animated films have been able to book buzz-worthy celebrity voice talent that was cast based on role, not just star power. While Tom Hanks, John Goodman, and Amy Poehler are certainly big names that can draw a crowd, what sets Pixar’s films apart from the star-driven voice…
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Aubrey Plaza Was ‘Terrified’ to Reprise ‘Parks and Rec’ Role for ‘SNL’: It Was ‘Forever Ago’
Aubrey Plaza struggled to get back into her deadpan demeanor as “Parks and Recreation” iconic character April Ludgate.The “White Lotus” Season 2 star told The Los Angeles Times that reprising her beloved “Parks and Rec” role for the January 21 episode of “Saturday Night Live” was a nerve-wracking experience.“I was terrified to play April Ludgate…