Review: The 'Parks and Recreation' reunion is the perfect medicine for uncertain times

The main cast and a nice slice of the supporting one reconvened after five years Thursday night on NBC for "A Parks and Recreation Special." They came to raise money to feed those in need and to send good vibrations and embedded mental health PSAs to the world at large. It was the right idea at the right time - a paean to community at the very moment in this strange global adventure when Selfishness is asserting itself in the face of Sacrifice - and as perfectly executed as a Simone Biles floor routine. And performed on the traditional night.

I guess I didn't realize how much I loved and have missed this show, but the old opening credits put a catch in my throat.