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'Community' (NBC)
Comedy
Premise: At Greendale Community College, a fast-talkin' lawyer (Joel McHale) whose degree has been revoked forms a study group made up of a band of misfits and they end up learning a lot more about themselves than they do about their course work.
First Impressions: It delivers in the goofy-yet-smart comedy department, which is shared by the entire quirky cast. Once you get past the yuks, there's an underlying poignancy that promises a richer experience.
Stars: Joel McHale ("The Soup"), Chevy Chase ("Saturday Night Live"), Gillian Jacobs ("The Book of Daniel")' Yvette Nicole Brown ("Rules of Engagement"), Danny Pudi ("Greek"), Alison Brie ("Mad Men")
Producers: Dan Harmon ("The Sarah Silverman Program"), Joe and Anthony Russo ("Arrested Development")
VIDEO: 'Community'
Premise: At Greendale Community College, a fast-talkin' lawyer (Joel McHale) whose degree has been revoked forms a study group made up of a band of misfits and they end up learning a lot more about themselves than they do about their course work.
First Impressions: It delivers in the goofy-yet-smart comedy department, which is shared by the entire quirky cast. Once you get past the yuks, there's an underlying poignancy that promises a richer experience.
Stars: Joel McHale ("The Soup"), Chevy Chase ("Saturday Night Live"), Gillian Jacobs ("The Book of Daniel")' Yvette Nicole Brown ("Rules of Engagement"), Danny Pudi ("Greek"), Alison Brie ("Mad Men")
Producers: Dan Harmon ("The Sarah Silverman Program"), Joe and Anthony Russo ("Arrested Development")
VIDEO: 'Community'
