NBC’s ‘Parks and Recreation’: ‘The Little Sitcom that Could’

A group of government employees in a small Indiana town does not seem to make for a very interesting sitcom, but NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” turned that premise into one of the best shows on network television. As it came to an end Tuesday, the show made sure it left its mark in the hearts of its fans. “Parks” never garnered huge ratings. According to TV by the Numbers, the final episode drew 4.2 million viewers, its largest audience since 2011. In comparison, “The Big Bang ...