Mike Schur Knows 'Parks and Rec' Would Have Seemed 'Naive' Post-Trump
Really enjoyed my conversation with ‘Parks and Rec’ co-creator Mike Schur about the show’s legacy, its best behind-the-scenes moments, and why it could never be the same today. https://t.co/K6i5rSK2Hv
- Laura Bradley (@lurabardley) May 20, 2024
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Parks and Recreation creator Schur has some thoughts about the show's legacy in a post-Trump world
The show's premiere months after Obama's inagurations and ran parallel to his tenure
“the bigger, more important themes of the show weren't really about government or politics.”
"I'm very grateful that we got the chance to do that show in that moment, because I think that's the only moment this show was really possible. "
[the show's idea that] “Hey, if we just bear down and grit our teeth, we can make things happen.” Like, that was not true starting in 2016.
"I think any show that lasts for seven years has to be talking about a bunch of different stuff. I would hope that there are at least some aspects of the show that still feel relevant or still feel interesting or fun to watch."