Reflecting on how NBC execs had supported 'Parks & Rec' despite its ratings, Plaza wrote, in sharing the news, "I was hoping for this for 'Kevin' but sadly we are living in a different time in our industry. I hope the machines won’t ruin everything."
Deadline takes stock of the ups and downs, winners and losers of 2026's compressed spree of upfront pitches to advertisers by major media and tech companies.
