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Inside the Magic of Parks and Recreation with Jim O'Heir (Season 1, Episode 232)
TV Episode | Talk-Show

Join Jim O'Heir for a behind-the-scenes journey through the world of Parks and Recreation. With candid insights into his fellow cast members, his audition process for the show, and much more My guest, Jim O'Heir, and I discuss: -Jim ...See moreJoin Jim O'Heir for a behind-the-scenes journey through the world of Parks and Recreation. With candid insights into his fellow cast members, his audition process for the show, and much more My guest, Jim O'Heir, and I discuss: -Jim O'Heir's iconic portrayal of Jerry Gergich has made him a household name. We dive into the magic that the writers brought to every script of Parks and Recreation, and Jim talks about the importance of writers in bringing a show to life. -Jim's journey in the entertainment industry started as a DJ and then led him to broadcast school and improv at Second City in Chicago. -Jim's improv group, White Noise, and their cult hit Stumpy's Gang, which brought him to LA where he became a full-time working actor. -We discuss Jim's role as Santa on both Ally McBeal and Boston Legal, as well as his role on Tim Allen's The Santa Clauses TV show. -Jim shares some great stories about his fellow Parks and Recreation cast members, including Nick Offerman, and Aubrey Plaza. Jim discusses the audition process that led to his casting as Jerry Gergich on the show, and we wonder where Chris Pratt, who played Andy Dwyer, is now. -Jim shares stories of the cast of Parks and Recreation going to see Chris Pratt as Starlord at the premiere of Guardians of the Galaxy -Jim talks about his Emmy win for his role on The Bold and the Beautiful, as well as his time on Friends with Anna Faris prior to Parks and Recreation. -Jim O'Heir shares the news of his new gig as co-host of Parks and Recollection, the official Parks and Recreation podcast. -Jim's first series regular job on Comedy Central was on Strip Mall with Julie Brown, and he also talks about his time on Curb Your Enthusiasm and their unique approach to creating the show through improv. -We even touch on the rumors that Jim was going to be in the latest season of The Mandalorian. -Jim shares the upsides to being Jerry Gergich, which include being married to Christie Brinkley and having a large ******. -And much more. See less
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May 8, 2023 (United States)

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