“Don’t let my wife find out what happened at the bachelor party”<\/em> theme. It’s fine, but not remarkable, though I am a fan of the increasingly common moments of transcendence.<\/p>\nThe bachelorette party isn’t a whole lot better, mainly because of Amy’s friend, who comes off as incredibly annoying.<\/p>\n
The Office<\/h5>\n
Much of this season has been disappointing and even painful to watch, but this latest episode of ‘The Office’ is actually pretty amazing. It has a strong story all the way through, and we see Michael grow as a character \u2013 something that the show has been missing this season.<\/p>\n
Michael decides to propose to Holly, and is helped along by some of the staff. Pam in particular is invested in making sure that the proposal goes well, partially because Michael’s initial plan would have resulted in a significant amount of damage to the parking lot, the cars parked in it, and probably to Michael too.<\/p>\n
The proposal is something that we knew was coming, but it’s still really sweet anyway. As is the case with proposals, something has to go wrong, and it does when Michael’s candles set off a fire alarm. Standing under the sprinklers, Michael and Holly look like they’re ready for anything.<\/p>\n
The side story is classic Jim and Dwight. Dwight is trying to use his bartering skills to his advantage by trading up from a thumbtack until he has the most valuable thing at the company garage sale. Jim spends an entire day fooling Dwight into buying magic beans.<\/p>\n
From start to finish, this is a great episode of ‘The Office’, and the last one we’ll see for a month. At the end of April, Will Ferrell comes in and Michael starts to say goodbye. Things are about to get very interesting.<\/p>\n
Parks and Recreation<\/h5>\n
Leslie is stumped for an idea to follow up the Harvest Festival, so she decides to take the whole staff on a camping trip. It doesn’t go over well with most of the folks in the Parks Department, but they join her.<\/p>\n
April is particularly upset about the trip, and is constantly calling Andy to complain. After a while, her whining stops being funny and starts being annoying. I even start to feel sorry for Andy.<\/p>\n
‘Camping’ isn’t a great episode of ‘Parks and Recreation’. It comes off as more of a filler than anything. It closes the book on the Ann and Chris relationship, reveals the toll that Leslie’s work schedule takes on her, and gives us a look into Jerry’s ideal existence. It’s creepy.<\/p>\n
30 Rock<\/h5>\n
I feel somehow victorious. I know that I didn’t lead a fan petition or do anything else to make it happen, but I’m taking full credit for Will Arnett’s return to ’30 Rock’ as Jack’s adversary, Devon Banks. His latest rivalry with Jack is short-lived, but full of greatness.<\/p>\n
Jack hires Banks back to help promote the network he just acquired, called TWiNKS. It’s targeted at young gay males, a demographic that Jack doesn’t get. Since Banks is essentially a gay Jack Donaghy, he’s just the man to run it.<\/p>\n
Liz is still trying to get Tracy back. Until he returns, ‘TGS’ is put on forced hiatus. The cast and crew go to their backup plans, and Liz realizes she doesn’t have one. It gets a little self-referential, but all in all, the bit works.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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