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Welcome to Pawnee

Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation

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Welcome to Pawnee

By: Jim O'Heir
Narrated by: Jim O'Heir, George Newbern, Eva Kaminsky, Janina Edwards, Roger Wayne, Jim Meskimen, Adam Verner
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About this listen

Jim O’Heir, who played Jerry (or Garry or Larry) on Parks and Recreation and co-hosts the hit podcast Parks and Recollection, brings fans a heartfelt behind-the-scenes look at one of America’s most beloved sitcoms, brimming with never-before-told stories featuring the cast and crew!

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 listeners 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.

©2024 Jim O'Heir (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers
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I loved parks and recreation and it was nice to hear some of the behind the scenes stories from the people who made it as amazing as it was.

Jim's enthusiastic reading of the book

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Just great to hear all about how it was on that amazing programme! Best ever!

Thankyou Garry!

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Overall, I liked this book. But it’s not really just about the show. It’s the authors experiences on the show, and outside the show. So it’s part autobiographical woven into the timeline of the show. It’s good, but it’s not like other books about hit shows which are about that. The description doesn’t quite match what it was. It’s not particularly long though and the author is an excellent narrator, so is worth your audible credit if you’re a fan of the show and have nothing more urgent sitting in your wish list.

Not as Parks-centric as the details suggest

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Having just finished P&R for the first time, and not wanting the journey to end, this book is a perfect cap to a wonderful show.

Jim’s writing and performance is fantastic and a joy to listen to.

Only slight negative was the disconcerting nature of the Retta and Pratt parts being imitators and not the real thing. The performers still did a great job but when the voices are so well known it’s noticeable.

I would also echo another review that pointed out this is half a P&R biography and half a Jim autobiography. This isn’t a criticism at all as I enjoyed all the stories, but I agree it’s worth noting.

A wonderful listen

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