More on New Amy Poehler Show

This is from the AP:

Coming off her final and triumphant "Saturday Night Live" season, Amy Poehler says she's looking forward to switching gears in a new NBC comedy.

Poehler told a meeting of the Television Critics Association that she's excited about the idea of being able to "turn the volume down a little bit and sit with a character."

In the mockumentary-style comedy, Poehler plays a mid-level bureaucrat in an Indiana city parks and recreation department who's looking to get ahead.

The still-untitled series debuts 8:30 p.m. EST April 9.

Poehler's portrayal of Hillary Rodham Clinton opposite Tina Fey's Sarah Palin on "SNL" was a highlight of the show last year.

The new series isn't intended as a satire on national politics but instead offers a comedic take on how government works in an American town, said Michael Schur, who's executive producer along with Greg Daniels (of "The Office," NBC's other mockumentary-style comedy).

Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, finds her love of the democratic process tested as she faces defensive government workers, selfish residents and real estate developers.

Additionally, this is from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via Office Tally:

In the show, Leslie attempts to improve her town and advance her career by helping a local nurse (Rashida Jones, "The Office") turn a construction pit into a park. They're opposed by defensive bureaucrats, NIMBY neighbors and developers. She's helped and hindered by Tom Haverford (Aziz Ansari, "Human Giant," "Scrubs"), another government official.

In the process, Leslie hopes to inspire her bored college intern (Aubrey Plaza) and reach her goal of becoming the first female President of the United States.

30 Rock, Office Renewed by NBC

In awesome news for comedy fans, NBC announced today that 30 Rock is being renewed for a fourth season. For a show with ratings as low as it, it shows how desperate NBC is. I won't complain though, 30 Rock should be on forever. This I guess is the good news about NBC's floundering of late. If they were a little more successful, they might not have kept the show around for so long. The network also announced the shocker that The Office will also return for another year. Lastly, they announced the still unnamed show starring Amy Poehler that has been created by the same producers as The Office will debut on April 9th at at 8:30 PM.

Amy Pohler and Emmy Nods

Big news first: SNL's Amy Pohler has announced that she will star, presumably as the boss, on NBC's spin-off of The Office. Though details are still coming out, Pohler told the AP that she was involved in the show, but due to ongoing negotiations with NBC-Universal. On her SNL career, Pohler is expected to be part of SNL's primetime election shows this fall, but there is no word as to whether or not she will continue into the spring.

Now on to the Emmy Nods:
1. LOST IS BACK
Personally, I think Lost deserves Best Drama, though the other noms deserve it as well. This has been the best year since Season 1. If Michael Emerson doesn't win Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, then I will lose all my faith in the Emmys.
2. HOORAY FOR COMEDY WRITERS
The nominees for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series are pretty darn good. They include two episodes of 30 Rock ("Rosemary's Baby" and "Cooter"), Flight of the Conchords ("Yoko"), Pushing Daisies ("Pie-Lette") and The Office ("The Dinner Party"). This year is a group of stellar nominees, no Two and Half Men or Big Bang Theory (man, I think I hate CBS). Those are all deserving shows and the writing on them has been superb. Whoever wins, deserves it big time.
3. SNUBS
Now I know I gave props to Lost for its nods, but the biggest one missing was Best Writing in a Drama Series. Seriously, "The Constant" was one of best hours of television I've ever seen, and it not getting nominated is a travesty. I also think How I Met Your Mother deserved a nomination for Best Comedy. I think Season 2 was their best so far, but after rewatching the past season, there is no doubt in my mind that it deserved the spot taken by the horrendous Two and Half Men. In a similar vein, Tracy Morgan should have John Cryer's nom for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He was absolutely hilarious all season long and John Cryer, well, as you can guess, I hate Two and a Half Men.
4. WHO SHOULD WIN FOR COMEDY (Michael's Picks)
Comedy Series: 30 Rock
Actor in a Comedy Series: Steve Carrell
Actress in a Comedy Series: Tiny Fey (see: her eating an entire sandwich for a gag)
Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Neil Patrick Harris
Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Amy Pohler (funniest SNL cast member, period)
Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: Will Arnett (about time he got a nod)
Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: Edie Falco
(I don't watch enough of the Dramas to weigh in. Perhaps Jon will take that one.)