First, NBC didn't fire the showrunner; Sony did.  Second, whether or not NBC ever knew the show would be a hit, it doesn't change the fact that they promoted it about as much as any sitcom could be.

First, NBC didn't fire the showrunner; Sony did.  Second, whether or not NBC ever knew the show would be a hit, it doesn't change the fact that they promoted it about as much as any sitcom could be.

Neither 30 Rock nor Community was ever a massive ratings success.  And I didn't say NBC should cancel it.  Just that any lack of ratings on the show's part aren't the fault of the network, which tried about as hard as humanly possible to turn Community into a hit.

Neither 30 Rock nor Community was ever a massive ratings success.  And I didn't say NBC should cancel it.  Just that any lack of ratings on the show's part aren't the fault of the network, which tried about as hard as humanly possible to turn Community into a hit.

They pushed the premiere to help the show and make sure it could be on Thursday nights after 30 Rock ended.  NBC clearly wants Community to be a massive success and has done everything in their power to make it a success.

They pushed the premiere to help the show and make sure it could be on Thursday nights after 30 Rock ended.  NBC clearly wants Community to be a massive success and has done everything in their power to make it a success.

"NBC clearly wants this show dead"

"NBC clearly wants this show dead"

Imagine those guys who love My Little Pony, but 40% creepier.

Imagine those guys who love My Little Pony, but 40% creepier.

I don't know who that is, and I don't care to find out.

I don't know who that is, and I don't care to find out.

Are you looking for a show that approximates the experience of having a Fahrenheit 451-style "family?" Then this is the show for you.   If you're looking for a funny sitcom, watch Modern Warfare and then stop watching.

Are you looking for a show that approximates the experience of having a Fahrenheit 451-style "family?" Then this is the show for you.   If you're looking for a funny sitcom, watch Modern Warfare and then stop watching.

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WHAT?!  THAT COMMENT SUCKED!!!

So wait, who (if anyone) won the last contest?

So wait, who (if anyone) won the last contest?

More like front to back.

More like front to back.