Since “Parks and Recreation” ended in 2013, the workplace comedy has joined the halls of TV fame alongside other binge-worthy comedies such as “The Office,” “30 Rock,” and “Arrested Development.”
The show lasted seven seasons and centered on a group of co-workers at a small Parks and Recreation department and their unfailing dedication to a city filled with raccoon infestations, divisive citizens, and a giant pit.
The show boasts a talented array of actors in its main cast and also played host by numerous celebrities that gave the small town of Pawnee a visit. We rounded up our favorite celebrity guest stars you may have forgotten about.
Michelle Obama played herself.
There is very little that can faze Olympic-level overachiever Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), but meeting former First Lady Michelle Obama did the trick. While Leslie visits California to consider a job for the National Parks Service, Michelle Obama appears to wish her well and state how important it is to have passionate people in government positions.
Leslie nods adamantly and replies, "I agree with you on all things throughout history until the end of times forever." Their interaction commences with an awkward and endearing high five.
Kristen Bell was on the town council.
Kristen Bell is perfectly terrible as Ingrid de Forest, an Eagleton councilwoman and Leslie’s snobby counterpart. Ingrid often makes reference to Eagleton’s lavish and glamorous lifestyle by proudly stating that Eagleton fills their public pools with bottled water and used government money to buy HBO for their whole town. After the Eagleton-Pawnee merger, Ingrid replaces Leslie on the town council.
In addition to guest starring on "Parks and Recreation," Bell has also worked alongside lead Adam Scott on numerous shows including "Party Down,""Veronica Mars," and "The Good Place."
Jon Hamm played an incompetent employee.
Hamm is introduced near the show’s end as Ed, a bumbling but enthusiastic National Parks employee. After the show’s time jump in the final season, Leslie immediately fires Ed, saying, "You're the most incompetent person I’ve ever worked with, and that includes Terry." Ed cheerfully accepts her order and waves goodbye to the office, thanking them for letting him work there for the three years that unfolded off-screen.
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