Rob Lowe: “It seemed like a good fit” That One of the Best Sitcoms Of All Time Was Based on The West Wing
Park and Recreations‘ approach to mockumentary was pretty reminiscent of Steve Carell’s The Office, which wasn’t surprising. Not only did both shows revolve around workplace humor, featuring ensemble casts, but the former was initially conceived as a direct spin-off to The Office.
The Office | Credit: NBC
Although this plan was eventually dropped, apart from The Office‘s noticeable influence, one Rob Lowe show, which isn’t exactly synonymous with comedy, contributed to the creation of Parks and Recreation.
Rob Lowe was thrilled by the comedic spin on The West Wing for Parks and Recreation Rob Lowe in Parks and Recreation | Credit: NBC
On paper, The West Wing, a White House-focused drama, and Parks and Recreation, a show more in line with The Office, don’t exactly go hand in hand. But the two shows did have a common link, Rob Lowe.
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The Office | Credit: NBC
Although this plan was eventually dropped, apart from The Office‘s noticeable influence, one Rob Lowe show, which isn’t exactly synonymous with comedy, contributed to the creation of Parks and Recreation.
Rob Lowe was thrilled by the comedic spin on The West Wing for Parks and Recreation Rob Lowe in Parks and Recreation | Credit: NBC
On paper, The West Wing, a White House-focused drama, and Parks and Recreation, a show more in line with The Office, don’t exactly go hand in hand. But the two shows did have a common link, Rob Lowe.
Related “I’m sure I screwed up...
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