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Welcome to Pawnee

Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation

by Jim O'Heir
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"An incredible book that shares a behind-the-scenes look from our time on set! You're going to love it; Jim shares so many memories that I hold near and dear to my heart." — Chris Pratt

"Filled with hilarious stories and sweet observations, Welcome to Pawnee is a book for any Parks and Rec fan. It's funny and straight from the heart. Jim did a great job of not Jerry-ing this book." — Amy Poehler

"There is no one more qualified to write the definitive Parks & Rec book than the unbelievably hilarious, one-of-a-kind talent we all know & love: Tim—I mean Jim—O'Heir." — Adam Scott

"This book is full of lies. Only the Dark Lord himself knows the truth about Pawnee. Do not trust Jerry." — Aubrey Plaza

Jim O'Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation brings fans a heartfelt look at one of America's most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew, along with dozens of unseen photos!

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 his Parks and Rec pals, including Chris Pratt, Retta, Rob Lowe, and showrunners Greg Daniels and Mike Schur, Jim 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. Jim 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 a loving tribute to Parks and Recreation, imbued with the same warmth and humor that endeared the show to millions.

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    November 19, 2024

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      • ISBN: 9780063293526

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      • ISBN: 9780063293526
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    • English

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      September 9, 2024
      In this tender debut memoir, O’Heir reflects on playing office manager Jerry Gergich on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015). Detailing his time on the show, O’Heir recounts auditioning for the role of Ron Swanson (which went to Nick Offerman), his elevation to series regular during season two, and his emotional last day on set. The most illuminating sections discuss the trials of working as a character actor, with O’Heir discussing how he once dragged himself to set while battling food poisoning for fear of getting cut from an episode, and how he reminded himself to “be content” with his supporting role even as he sometimes felt left out (not yet a series regular, he wasn’t invited on stage with the rest of the cast at the first season’s wrap party). However, the cast bonded as the series progressed, and O’Heir’s fond accounts of his friendships with his costars are perfectly aligned with Parks’ compassionate ethos. For instance, O’Heir remembers how star Amy Poehler convinced Entertainment Weekly to reverse their decision to exclude him from a cast cover shoot by threatening to withhold her participation, and how Chris Pratt regularly checked in on him to make sure jokes about his character didn’t get to him personally. Entertaining and full of heart, this is a must for Parks and Recreation devotees. Photos.

    • Booklist

      October 15, 2024
      NBC's Parks and Recreation was part of a golden era of American television: the mockumentary-loving Obama years, starring Chicago-bred improv talents straight from Second City and Saturday Night Live who drove some of TV's hottest sitcoms. Chicago comedy actor O'Heir played the lovable Jerry Gergich on Parks and Rec alongside icons Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman. O'Heir's memoir is as sweet and sentimental as the character he portrayed, highlighting the joys of ensemble acting with such a talented group. Readers follow O'Heir's journey from small-town radio to guest starring on Friends to playing Christie Brinkley's husband and getting on-screen kissing advice from Rob Lowe. The book is peppered with oral history and photos from the show's creators (Mike Schur and Greg Daniels, also of The Office) and stars, including one of O'Heir's favorite former costars, Chris Pratt. O'Heir loves Pratt and remembers Pratt's character Andy Dwyer's humble beginnings at the bottom of a pit. (Parks fans will remember too.) O'Heir's memoir is a visit back to the optimism of 2000s TV.

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