Amy Poehler and Kathryn Hahn are standing under hot lights, dressed in power suits and discussing potential blackmail. They are shooting a scene for the upcoming season finale of NBC’s “ Parks and Recreation ,” one in which Hahn’s Jennifer Barkley — the Blackberry-addicted, ultra-savvy political consultant — attempts to bribe Poehler’s Leslie Knope , perpetual optimist, one-time deputy of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department and current city council candidate. Read full article > >

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‘Parks and Recreation’ gets on the political seesaw

Betty White ’s 90th birthday was celebrated in a manner befitting America’s nonagenarian sweetheart: with a TV special. “A Tribute to America’s Golden Girl,” taped in early January, aired Monday on NBC and — surprise, surprise — featured many of the network’s stars, like Amy Poehler, Joel McHale and the dude from “Chuck.” They were joined by celebrities of yore including Ed Asner, Carol Burnett and Mary Tyler Moore for a night of jokes about age, glowing speeches and clips from White’s six plus decade long career. Read full article > >

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Betty White’s 90th birthday celebrated by Mary Tyler Moore, Carol Burnett and other stars