And they thought it wouldn't last: In the face of bad buzz and with a little perseverance, "Parks and Recreation" executive producers Greg Daniels and Michael Schur have changed minds about their Amy Poehler comedy, once seen as a knock-off of "The Office." Now, critics are raving. Below is a longer version of the feature running in Thursday's Calendar section.

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