NBC Renews Thursday Night Comedies

UNIVERSAL CITY: NBC has renewed three of its hit Thursday night comedies, The Office, Parks & Recreation and Community, for the 2011-12 season.

Emmy Award-winning The Office averages 7.7 million viewers in the season to date, while Parks and Recreation is delivering an average of 5.5 million, and Community is bringing in an average of 4.7 million. NBC had announced the renewal of Thursday night hit 30 Rock back in November.

"I am so pleased to renew these three outstanding comedies which are all at the top of their game creatively,” said Bob Greenblatt, the chairman of NBC Entertainment. “Along with 30 Rock, they represent the best of what the NBC comedy brand stands for in terms of originality, wit, and sophistication. The Office continues to fire on all cylinders on the most competitive night of television; Parks & Recreation has come into its own this season as the rightful companion to The Office; and Community is one of the freshest comedies on any network and a solid foundation for Thursday night."