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Emmys 2011: Amy Poehler talks about 'Parks and Recreation's outstanding comedy nomination

Also has some blunt talk about Nick Offerman's non-nomination

Emmys 2011: Amy Poehler talks about 'Parks and Recreation's outstanding comedy nomination

It was a triumphant morning for "Parks and Recreation" star Amy Poehler.

Credit: NBC

For the second year in a row, Amy Poehler is an Emmy nominee for her work on "Parks and Recreation." But she's much less excited about that than about the fact that the show itself was nominated for Outstanding Comedy Series. I got on the phone with Poehler for a few minutes to talk about the nominations, about co-star Nick Offerman being snubbed again, and what her unconventional plan is to win the darned trophy this year.

Is this Emmy nominee Amy Poehler?

Yes it is, and thank you. I only want to be referred to as such.

How does it feel?

Really great. Super exciting. So excited the show got nominated. Fingers were crossed, and I didn't know it was going to happen. It's the coolest feeling to know we're going to be invited to that party.

So last year, it was like the Emmy voters saying, "We like you," and this year, it's "We like your show."

Yeah. When I was there, I felt like I was representing the show, but the show is such a collaboration, an ensemble, every piece of it is so good that it felt weird to talk about the show without the people on the show there. I'm beyond excited that we've been included. We've never really been able to exhale, and because of it, it's made us dig deep and really create good stuff. So with this Emmy nom, I guess what I'm saying is I'm looking forward to coasting and just phoning.

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What does Nick Offerman need to do to get himself a nomination already?

A lot of people don't know that just last week, Tom Selleck presented him with a Lifetime Mustache Award, which a lot of people don't know. He'll always have that, and they can't take that away from him. But it's a hot load of bullshit that he didn't get a nomination, and you can quote me on that. But I suspect and hope that will change. And certaintly that field, there's a lot of talented men vying for that position. If you asked Nick, he'd say the show is represented. But I would say his work on the show is the best stuff on TV, and he deserves every award. A lot of people don't know that Nick designed all of the costumes in "Game of Thrones."

Any idea yet which episode you're going to submit?

I don't know. People have been saying "Flu Season." What do you think?

Yeah, either that or "The Fight." You're in a category with a bunch of women who are giving pretty dramatic performances, so you might want to go with something that's just balls-out funny.

I think I'll probably submit that. It's a little daunting to even think about it. Or maybe I'll just submit some of my sketches and drawings. Just a loose leaf packet of some charcoal drawings. I don't know, is that how it works?

I hear Laura Linney is going to submit a watercolor.

If she submits a watercolor, I'm going to do some weird performance art thing. I'm going to show up at every voter's door and do a really cool thing where I pour honey over myself.

Alan Sepinwall may be reached at sepinwall@hitfix.com

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    Dryden

    She's hilarious! She should submit this interview for consideration.

    July 14, 2011 at 12:24PM EST Reply to Comment
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    jesspgh

    I love the show! So excited for them. It's the smartest, most earnest comedy on television.

    I think they should submit The Fight, The Flu, or Eagleton.

    July 14, 2011 at 12:27PM EST Reply to Comment
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    joshmassey

    In honor of Nick Offerman, I will use the term "hot load of bullshit" no less than 10 times before my head hits the pillow tonight.

    July 14, 2011 at 12:36PM EST Reply to Comment
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      sepinwall It's a very elegant turn of phrase, is it not?

      July 14, 2011 at 12:54PM EST
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    Ken Raining

    I think, if Poehler wins, she should give the award to the one that really deserves it, Nick Offerman. Then he'll give it back to her. Then... oh, you know the joke.

    Nick Offerman's snub is the reason the term "EPIC FAIL" was coined. I do like "hot load of bullshit", though.

    July 14, 2011 at 1:00PM EST Reply to Comment
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    PlO

    4/5 of the nominations in supporting actor category is Modern Family? What the what? Their second season did not deserve that.

    July 14, 2011 at 1:01PM EST Reply to Comment
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      Rdubya Yeah, the voters got a bit lazy on that one

      July 14, 2011 at 1:53PM EST
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      Angela Agreed.

      July 16, 2011 at 12:28AM EST
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    afaw

    "I'm going to show up at every voter's door and do a really cool thing where I pour honey over myself."

    I'd watch that. She's sexy.

    July 14, 2011 at 1:30PM EST Reply to Comment
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    jamie a s

    Best interview of 2011? I think yes.

    July 14, 2011 at 1:58PM EST Reply to Comment
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    reed

    She should submit Jerry's painting.

    July 14, 2011 at 4:26PM EST Reply to Comment
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      nikki amazing

      July 15, 2011 at 11:13PM EST
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      Angela Love it.

      July 16, 2011 at 12:27AM EST
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    belinda

    Episodes got a WRITING NOM and outstanding comedy nominee P&R (or for that matter Community) didn't??

    hot load of bullshit.

    July 14, 2011 at 6:09PM EST Reply to Comment
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    Hilary W.

    I also think she was amazing in Indianapolis. "Skywriting isn't always positive"

    July 14, 2011 at 6:11PM EST Reply to Comment
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      Mike Absolutely, but if she can only submit one, it kind of has to be Flu Season. Everything in the hospital is great, but when she steps into the Chamber of 'Secrets', it's just pure unadulterated gold.

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhGbMf-Hc98

      "Good evening everyone, I'm Leslie Monster, and this is Nightline."

      July 14, 2011 at 10:39PM EST
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      Col Bat Guano Yeah, I'd go with Flu Season too. Her pulling it together just long enough to give the presentation and then just losing it was funny stuff.

      July 15, 2011 at 11:18PM EST
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    Duke Silver

    I'd like to take this opportunity to give Amy Poehler my home address...

    July 15, 2011 at 11:21AM EST Reply to Comment
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    Rob

    She's the best thing ever.

    And she's 100% correct about Offerman. Lifetime Mustache Award indeed!

    July 15, 2011 at 10:22PM EST Reply to Comment


  • Do it nude and replace the honey with milk.

    July 16, 2011 at 3:16AM EST Reply to Comment
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    kelmo

    I would love to "like" all your comments. And, I would love to hear Nick Offerman say anything that ends in "woman!"

    July 16, 2011 at 9:30AM EST Reply to Comment
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    penny

    I think "The Fight" was hands down the funniest episode of season three.

    July 16, 2011 at 12:01PM EST Reply to Comment
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