Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation” includes a conversation with co-star Chris Pratt in which the latter recalls putting his foot down over mean jokes during their time on NBC’s “Parks and Recreation.

Writing the character of Jerry Gergich (Jim O'Heir) on Parks and Recreation was always delicate dance — serving the audience the mean-spirited jokes they craved, without them ever coming too much at O'Heir's expense. Fortunately, the actor found an ally ...

Parks & Rec’s Jim O’Heir—who played Jerry Gergich on the series—reminisced with Chris Pratt on how the Guardians of the Galaxy star made sure the jokes made at Jerry’s expense never went too far.