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JANUARY 2015 PARKS & RECREATION – “That’s a Wrap!” C LL IVERSAL MEDIA, IVERSAL N 2013 NBCU Chris Haston/NBC © PHOTO: PHOTO: From left to right: Nick Offerman as Ron Swanson, Aubrey Plaza as April Ludgate, Aziz Ansari as Tom Haverford, Adam Scott as Ben Wyatt, Amy Poehler as Leslie Knope, Jim O’Heir as Jerry Gergich, Rashida Jones as Ann Perkins, Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer, Retta as Donna Meagle and Rob Lowe as Chris Traeger. By Tyler Straessle “That’s a series wrap on Parks and loving group embrace as every other cast for the final 13 episodes. For example, the Recreation.” Lengthy applause followed member joined in. That hug is symbolic of entire season takes place in the year 2017… these final words to the cast and crew from the relationships between every person on which may not seem too far ahead in time, show creator Michael Schur as the last the show, both in front of and behind the but the writers took full advantage of what shot commenced. One hour prior, during camera. The cast and crew of Parks are a a comedic take on “the future” would look filming of the final scene, the cast grew family, and going to work didn’t ever feel like. Let’s just say that it involves drones, more and more emotional with each passing like going to work. Gryzzl Tablets, and a lot of outrageous take. Then it came time for the “fun run,” After 6 years, 7 seasons, and 125 episodes, commentary on how celebrity culture an improvised take which signifies that it’s Parks and Recreation will end its epic run will be very different two years from now. time to move on to the next scene. In this this January. Parks deserves a memorable Beyond the futuristic backdrop, fans can case however, it was the very last take of the send-off, and beyond the mini-series-like expect to find their favorite Pawneeans in series. On camera, a scripted hug that began airing schedule over a period of only six the funniest and most bizarre situations yet. between Leslie Knope and Donna Meagle weeks, NBC allowed Mike and company a (An episode titled “Ron and Jammy” can’t quickly morphed into an impromptu tremendous amount of creative freedom cont’d on page 5 1 PRODUCTION SCHEDULE ADR . 5091 Backlot Services . 5667 eserved. R Carla’s Café Commissary . 5692 Car Wash . 5042 ights R ll Client Services . 5099 A (monthly) nc. CPR & First Aid Training . 5256 I People’s Choice Award Emergency Line . 5555 Nominations & Winners Graphics . 5395 Grip Dept . 5711 Favorite TV Icon Betty White – Winner! Hair Salon . 6000 Broadcasting, Health Wheels . 818 .876 .4755 S Tim Allen House Internet Access . 5218 Favorite Comedic TV Actress Janitorial . 5966 ©2014 CB Amy Poehler Joe’s Gym . 5099 S Lighting . 5349 Favorite Cable TV Comedy Notary . 5837 Baby Daddy Parking Signs . 5670 Melissa & Joey – Winner! 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Monitors, Recorders, Keyboards and (Prodco/ABC Family) Florescent Lights Best Actress in a Comedy Series The Talk Pens . .. interoffice to Amy Poehler, Parks and Recreation (NBC) TVC RECORD CENTER, RM . 73 (CBS TV Studios/CBS) The Exes Best Actor in a Comedy Series (Hudson Street Productions/TV Land) Adam Scott, Parks and Recreation (NBC) afety Hot in Cleveland Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (Hudson Street Productions/TV Land) S & ecurity Andre Braugher – Winner! S Baby Daddy Employees and tenants should take the following (Prodco Inc/ABC Family precautions to help ensure the security of their Biggest Loser 16 Live Finale SAG Award Nominations belongings. (BL4 Productions/NBC) Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role, • Do not leave wallets, purses or cash unattended Whose Line Is It Anyway? Theatrical Movie at any time . (Angst Associates/CW) Patricia Arquette – Boyhood • Secure laptop computers with a locking device or The Soul Man Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a store in a secure area when not in use . (Hudson Street Productions/TV Land) • Offices and dressing rooms should be secured Comedy Series when unoccupied . Community Amy Poehler – Parks and Recreation • Do not leave gifts or valuables in offices or (Mesquite Productions/Yahoo) Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a dressing rooms overnight unless the items are locked in a desk or cabinet . Comedy Series • Do not hold security doors open for others. Brooklyn Nine-Nine • Do not allow unaccompanied delivery persons or JANUARY couriers to wander through offices . GET A BALANCED LIFE MONTH • Report any suspicious persons to Security Academy© Award Nominations immediately . n 8 Elvis’ Birthday Best Supporting Actress, Motion Picture Patricia Arquette - Boyhood n n n n n n n 19 Martin Luther King Day ContributingNewsletter Editor Marsha GorodkinStaff Design Elizabeth Gulick n 27 Vietnam Peace Day n n n 2 JANUARY 2015 The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media SEE JANE SALON Brian Knott - Forget Me Photography On Tuesday November 11th CBS in which leaders in the industry can change “It was an honor to moderate such a Entertainment Diversity hosted the Geena the landscape in media and portray diverse distinguished panel of professionals. The Davis Institute on Gender in Media’s “See cultures, values and different perspectives audience left with the inspiration to impact Jane Salon” at Carlas Café on the CBS both in front of and behind the camera. the industry and incorporate more diversity Studio Center Lot. It was the last installment Panelists included Sara Hess, Co- in their everyday professional lives.” said of four salon events held throughout 2014. Executive Producer, Orange is the New Smith-Anoa’i. “See Jane Salons” are a series of panels Black; Sil Lai Abrams, Founder & CEO, The Geena Davis Institue on Gender organized with the purpose of engaging, Truth in Reality; Daisy Auger-Dominguez, in Media is a coalition partner of CBS educating and influencing the need Vice President, Talent Acquisition and Entertainment and the organization has to improve gender balance, reduce Organization & Workforce Diversity, Disney always praised CBS for the strong female stereotyping and create diverse female ABC; California Supreme Court Justice and characters on our programming. Their characters in Film and Television. Author, Eileen Moore; Chris Nee, Creator, motto is “If she can see it, she can be it.” The event was attended by more than 150 Doc McStuffins; Kenya Barris, Creator, The Geena Davis Institute on Gender leading influencers in the entertainment Black-ish; Jennie Snyder Urman, Executive in Media was founded by Academy Award® industry and corporate landscape. The Producer, Jane the Virgin; and Jenni Gold, winning actress Geena Davis. It is the is the theme of the final Salon was “Reel vs. Real Founder, Gold Pictures & Director, only research-based organization working Diversity in Hollywood: Influencers On- CinemAbility. Each panelists shared their with media and entertainment companies Screen and Behind-the Scenes.” The panel best practices on how they are affecting with cutting edge research, education, and was moderated by CBS Vice President of real change and expanding the concept of advocacy programs to dramatically improve Entertainment Diversity & Communications, diversity and inclusion beyond acceptance how girls and women are reflected in media Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i and focused on ways or tolerance. targeting children 11 and under. 3 JANUARY 2015 Clara’s Kids For the last two decades, CBS Law The Studio provides the kids with a they give Mr. Klaus two gifts, the gift of Department employee Clara Schwartz, in bare tree for them to decorate with their songs and the ornaments they create, and of conjunction with the Studio, has hosted handmade ornaments, cookies and milk, course they don’t leave here without a little an annual holiday party for the students and of course Santa and an elf or two are something from Santa! of Middleton Primary Center, located in in attendance. And despite the sunny skies Huntington Park. The trip to the Studio is and warm weather, thanks to our SFX quite a treat for the children, as well as for department it’s snowing here when they the staff here on the lot as they serenade us arrive! This adventure is presented to the n n n with Christmas carols and Chanukah songs. children as an exchange of gifts with Santa; 2014 LA Supplier Diversity Networking Event On November 20, 2014, CBS Corporation The event was managed and coordinated Thomas, EVP & Chief Diversity Officer. hosted its annual Supplier Diversity by Natalie Robinson, Director of CBS The CBS Diverse Supplier Recognition Outreach Event at CBS Studio Center in Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Diversity Award was presented to HighPoint Studio City, CA. The event was keynoted and Sandra Reed-Funnell, from CBS Solutions, Inc, a Hispanic-owned business by Leslie Moonves, President & CEO of Studio Center. Tom Hogan, SVP & Chief who provides networking and other IT- CBS Corporation. The event also featured Procurement Officer, CBS Strategic related equipment.