In the second season of Parks and Recreation , Jim O'Heir found the "rhythm" that saw Jerry Gergich's "recurring character" status bumped up to "series regular," securing his future on the show for the several seasons that were still to come.

Parks and Recreation” actor Jim O’Heir speaks with NBC News about his new book “Pawnee,” which gives a behind-the-scenes look at the hit comedy television show that first aired in 2009. O’Heir talks about interviewing the show’s actors and writers and how he feels about his character “Jerry.

Book by the actor best known as sitcom's hapless Jerry recalls the camaraderie with his castmates and the day he feared he was being fired.