EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 20 MIN
The surprising connection between Parks and Rec and Widow’s Bay
from Q with Tom Power
Katie Dippold created a new TV series that puts a comedic spin on classic horror tropes. Widow’s Bay is about a small island town off the coast of New England whose mayor is desperately trying to turn it into a tourist destination — despite the locals’ belief that the island is cursed. Katie mainly comes from a comedy background, having written the Ghostbusters remake and The Heat, as well as for Parks and Recreation. She joins Tom Power to talk about how she’s always been a fan of horror and why her comedy roots helped her write a scary show.
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Katie Dippold created a new TV series that puts a comedic spin on classic horror tropes. Widow’s Bay is about a small island town off the coast of New England whose mayor is desperately trying to turn it into a tourist destination — despite the locals’ belief that the island is cursed. Katie mainly comes from a comedy background, having written the Ghostbusters remake and The Heat, as well as for Parks and Recreation. She joins Tom Power to talk about how she’s always been a fan of horror and why her comedy roots helped her write a scary show.
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