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Welcome to Pawnee : stories of friendship, waffles, and Parks and Recreation

Call Number

  • 791.4572 P2521O (CEN, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, [2024]

Physical Description

260 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

"For seven seasons, Leslie Knope and the Parks and Recreation gang charmed millions of viewers with their quirky antics and unwavering positivity. The sitcom continues to be a fan-favorite for streaming services today, nearly a decade after its finale. Now for the first time, Jim O'Heir, who played the lovable Jerry (or, well, Garry/Larry/Terry/Barry, depending on the episode), invites readers back to Pawnee for an exclusive look behind the scenes. Joined by some of his Parks and Rec pals, including Chris Pratt, Retta, Rob Lowe, and showrunners Greg Daniels and Mike Schur, O'Heir reveals how this "little show that could" came to be, thanks to the tireless dedication and comedic genius of Amy Poehler, Nick Offerman, and the rest of the gang. As the show found its footing, the cast quickly bonded into a tight-knit family. Here O'Heir shares all his favorite unforgettable memories both on and off camera, from hilarious unscripted moments and epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers, to iconic birthday parties at Rashida Jones's house and quiet bonfires in Nick Offerman's backyard. Welcome to Pawnee is O'Heir's loving tribute to Parks and Recreation, imbued with the same warmth and humor that endeared the show to millions"--

Contents

  • Boola boola boola!
  • The incredibly long-winded and exhaustively untitled TV project
  • Another member of the fam
  • Bond . . . Parks Bond
  • We're not gonna take
  • Karen, Richards, and Seaborn . . . oh my!
  • Where are my guardian?
  • Always a funnier bit
  • Meet my wife . . . she's a supermodel
  • A proposal, a cancellation
  • The beginning of the end
  • Near-crimes and missed-demeanors
  • One helluva ride
  • That's a wrap
  • Acknowledgments.