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Parks and Recreation (2009–2020)
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Pilot 

In an attempt to beautify her town, Leslie Knope takes on the seemingly simple job of helping turn an abandoned construction pit into a park.

Director:

Greg Daniels

Writers:

Greg Daniels (created by), Michael Schur (created by) | 2 more credits »
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Cast

Episode complete credited cast:
Amy Poehler ... Leslie Knope
Rashida Jones ... Ann Perkins
Paul Schneider ... Mark Brendanawicz
Aziz Ansari ... Tom Haverford
Nick Offerman ... Ron Swanson
Aubrey Plaza ... April Ludgate
Chris Pratt ... Andy Dwyer
Ian Roberts ... Ian Winston
Loudon Wainwright III ... Barry (as Loudon Wainwright)
Jim O'Heir ... Jerry Gergich
Retta ... Donna Meagle
Martin Chow ... David
Bryce Hurless Bryce Hurless ... Older Boy
Jon Daly ... Drunk
Lennon Wynn ... Little Girl
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Storyline

A new documentary following Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana as she attempts to advance her career and make her town more beautiful by helping local nurse Ann Perkins turn a construction pit into a park. Written by Anonymous

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Genres:

Comedy

Certificate:

TV-PG

Parents Guide:

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Trivia

The original pilot received mixed responses from focus group screenings, leading to parts being rewritten and new scenes shot in order to make Leslie and Mark more likable. Originally, Mark was interested in Ann and asked Ron to green-light the park project purely so he could pursue her romantically. This was rewritten so Mark asks for Ron to help Leslie because he genuinely thought she deserved to succeed. See more »

Quotes

Leslie Knope: So whaddaya wanna see? the DMV? Animal control?
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Soundtracks

Lady Marmalade
(uncredited)
Performed by Amy Poehler
Written by Bob Crewe and Kenny Nolan
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Wow
16 December 2020 | by bevo-13678See all my reviews

Great start to a show which is pretty much a rip off of the office which is also a rip off of the office


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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 April 2009 (USA) See more »

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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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