That was wonderful. I hope we get to see Danny on a recurring basis, as we get to see Joan and Perd. Congratulations on the shout-out, David.

Came here the moment I saw the opening scene (haven't even watched the rest of the episode yet)! I don't know if they're giving you a shout out or poking you in the ribs, but it's awesome either way. I think the simple fact they're using your name as an in joke says a lot about who they think their viewership is (I doubt your name will ever be dropped on Whitney).

Personally, I'm in the small but ardent group who thinks with the decline of 30 Rock and Modern Family always playing it an inch or two on the safe side, P&R has become the best comedy on TV.

[I'm in agreement all the way -- doesn't matter the intent, if it makes me laugh. And you're right: a Whitney shout-out most definitely is NOT in the cards. - DB]

Congrats on the mention! So I guess this means that the "Bianculli" murdered in Baltimore (as referenced on the big board in 'Homicide: Life On The Street') was not your tele-version after all....

[You've just wrapped up the entire history of my televised shout outs, covering more than a third of a century of writing about TV. Two mentions. Two. So trust me -- I'm maintaining perspective. Thanks for remembering, Toby! -- DB]

I loved the opening, and I can certainly understand why it made your day. How neat is that? And I loved the announcer as well; he had just the right tone and sounded just like NPR announcers. Funny, funny stuff. And you were the only real person mentioned, I think: quite an honor. (And what does that say about the fan base--kind of like feeling that the Independent Spirit Awards are more significant than the Oscars [and Adam Scott was up for one of those for a drama, BTW]. I would rather have my name mentioned in connection with NPR and "Parks and Recreation" than with, for example, our local newspaper or "Two and a Half Men"--much, much higher quality radio and TV.) Congratulations for being in such good company.

[Thanks. My feelings exactly. And thanks, too, for considering me a "real person." I try. -- DB]

I was bizarrely excited when I heard it. I yelled to my husband "Hey, that's my tv guy!"

[Thanks! If you didn't have a husband, I'd yell "Hey, that's my website gal!" -- DB]