Parks and Recreation - Improvised Lines

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Cast members Amy Poehler (Leslie Knope) and Chris Pratt (Andy Dwyer) talk about the few lines that were improvised by the actors. Series creator/executive producer Michael Schur teases an upcoming guest appearance by Bradley Whitford.
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[@dommcquiter9219]

Donna talked more in this 5 minute video than in the first three seasons

[@levelevelyn2463]

+Dom McQuiter Ha

[@ryndanriley5348]

I know, right? that's because originally she was mostly a minor character but she did so good that they kept her on and turned her into one of the stars. same with Chris Pratt. he was only supposed to be in like the first few episodes.

[@emackb1457]

Yeah, Pratt wasn't even in the introduction/theme song part at first. Thank goodness they kept him :)

[@jossc3405]

+Emack B they had him there it just said "guest starring, Chris Pratt"

[@Smeet9]

Right? I'm glad she had a bigger role in the later part of the show she was my favorite character

[@jlaelite]

Fact: Chris Pratt is a goddamn comedic genius.

[@dammitdanFTW]

jlaelite Really? No. Not really. He's a funny guy who is famous. I know lots of people that funny. They just don't happen to be famous.

[@jlaelite]

ebkdan I know a lot of people who are funny, too. However, I don't personally know anyone about whom Amy Poehler has written, "he can land a joke with a natural ease that most people spend a lifetime trying to achieve." time.com/3822922/chris-pratt-2015-time-100/

[@dammitdanFTW]

jlaelite Is that really your argument? He has Amy Poehler's seal of approval? Anyway, I'm not saying he isn't funny. He's hilarious. I'm just saying that I know people just as funny. They just aren't on TV. I just feel the 'goddamn comedic genius' label is a bit overly generous. That label should be reserved for the Mitch Hedbergs and the Louis CKs of the world.

[@jlaelite]

ebkdan hyperbole, my friend! However, I do believe there is a natural brilliance in Pratt's timing. And yes, Amy's seal of approval is almost as golden as her wonderful laugh.

[@seankoessler9114]

+jlaelite touché

[@IndianaJoel93]

I love how awkward Chris Pratt looks when everyone compliments him, what a guy.

[@Maracujakeks]

so cute haha

[@jallapogus3452]

why did I just like both of your comments... am I gay?

[@danieldinh9911]

IndianaJoel93 r

[@stevengregory3991]

chris Parat thinking right how improvisation becomes, but in truth, not one can have the full improvisation. each can only do what is the strongest to do, and it is the strongest to be his best of the day. a real mastered man

[@oliviawoof9223]

Daniel Dinh u

[@Mysteryskatin]

I actually worked for a parks department in Southern Indiana. I thought this was a documentary for the first 3 seasons. You laugh about the racoon infestation - we cower in fear.

[@juicygoose5428]

😂 so is it anything like the show?

[@Mysteryskatin]

+poopy66 Strikingly so. Some of the most fun I've ever had "working." Things like donning a ghillie suit and napping in the woods when you were supposed to be working was a pretty common occurrence. We had a demolition derby with tractors once. We had a forest wide snowball war that turned into what looked like Game of Thrones with different factions and a whole political system we created. Good times, lol.

[@blackstep_dad2572]

How do you go 3 seasons thinking it was a documentary? -____-

[@Mysteryskatin]

Omar Rios I was justa kiddin'.

[@levelevelyn2463]

+Mysteryskatin That's so interesting!!! :D

[@MikhailCazi]

OMG the Network Connectivity line was improvised!? That was seriously one of the funniest lines in the whole show!

[@sh0ck3r48]

it was the line that got me to watch the whole show

[@Itszahia]

Mikhail Cazi is it bad that I don't get the joke.

[@chrisbonnell2221]

he typed in the symptoms but the internet was down so the 'answer' he got was "network connectivity problem"

[@Itszahia]

Chris Bonnell oh now I get it. Thanks

[@chrisbonnell2221]

you're welcome :)

[@cheesitz007]

I love how chris pratt is getting all that love for hs improv and he's just like " oh it's credit to the format". You humble awesome son of the mother of a wonderful person.

[@andydwyer5579]

cheesitz007 "Son of mother of wonderful person" wow

[@User-hy6ur]

Beautifully said hahaa

[@thefootballplace9245]

Plot twist: The wonderful person being referred is Chris Pratt's brother.

[@michaelkelly1757]

I was so nervous Chris Pratt was gonna be off the show at first but thank god he didn’t cause he’s like the best actor now as Star Lord and Emmet and Mario

[@armanhatamkhani7362]

that network connectivity problem thing actually did really crack me up lol

[@thatisweird]

It's so weird when they're not bashing Jerry/Garry/Larry/Terry

[@zebrahawk9329]

I was so waiting for "SHUT UP, JERRY"

[@blackbeard_yf127]

Pie in the Sky ikr lol

[@eenix]

Pie in the Sky not now Jerry

[@jool5523]

barry

[@RyleeStrange]

he started speaking and i just wanted to shout "SHUT UP JERRY!"

[@Badenhawk]

Question:“Do you guys improvise a lot?” Amy:”not really, it’s mostly scripted” Everyone else: “ except for every line by Chris Pratt”

[@elangomahizh6439]

Amy did not want to end up falling down an elevator shaft.

[@caz6277]

Yeah she was trying to be modest and complimentary to the writers

[@ghostboy9248]

2020 gang

[@VVeremoose]

​​@@caz6277 I get the distinct impression Amy feels upstaged by Chris and does NOT like it

[@junaidnavid8454]

@@VVeremoosefelt that as well!

[@michael-gary-scott]

Mose? Did Dwight allow you to be part of this?

[@sillyslappinsaigable]

***** oh my god! i was trying to place him!

[@kiix]

***** omg is that really him?

[@solomondoors8255]

+Rivar X He was a writer for the office, and one of the main writers for Parks and Rec....and yes he is Mose bahhaha

[@itbammer]

i know right. When did he shave his beard?

[@keylagaona5108]

OMG IM SO SHOCKED RN

[@puccaluv08]

I love that they have cutouts of the ones who arent there

[@zel932]

For a minute i couldn’t figure out if Adam’s was a cut out or if he had finally ascended into his final form as a fish.

[@taakotuesdays]

Zel HAHAHAHAHA NO ILL NEVER UNSEE THE FISH

[@thema1998]

Oh my God! I just noticed the cutouts. 😆

[@sssophie9292]

I was subconsciously trying to work out why they were there all the way through, and wondered why they didn't match up 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@bknsty14]

Ann you beautiful cardboard cutout

[@twinblademasta]

Chris pratt though

[@lamosos]

Douche.

[@Comrade_Nikolai]

lamosos Douché*

[@lamosos]

Comrade Nikolai What? I was just calling him a douche.

[@twinblademasta]

lamosos You're a douche

[@lamosos]

twinblademasta What's your point?

[@Prometiumz]

"I'm a decent baiter, now my cousin Mose, THAT'S a master baiter."

[@MIM94]

the "network connectivity" joke still makes me laugh so hard. hilarious.

[@HipxHop12]

he looks so adorably uncomfortable getting praise for his improv jokes

[@matt1267]

little did everyone know that pratt would be a super star

[@samuricexful]

seth perea If "you knew" guaranteed you were wrong about a couple hundred people who disappeaered into obscurity.

[@alex91062]

dinoreah 2 cool pic ;)

[@matt1267]

Alex91062 I am lorde ya ya ya

[@akow8]

dinoreah 2 your profile pic I am dead

[@cns881]

I thought when jerry was talking someone was gonna say "SHUT UP JERRY!!" Guess I've watched too many P&R...

[@cnathans.8880]

***** Right?!?! lmao!!

[@apathinthedust]

Me too!!!

[@Phygar1]

His name is larry

[@keepthesockson]

"And it's a super safe environment." No it's not, shut up Jerry

[@bryguy15]

***** Gary

[@GangstaJ45]

I find it ironic that Jerry is the one who said it is a Super Safe environment lol

[@jimmy-breeze]

they didn't talk about the Kim Kardashian comeback story :(

[@MrSirFluffy]

It was an outtake.

[@Buskieboy]

It only became an outtake because there was NO way that was going to make it to the screen! LOL One of the funniest lines ever. Shame it couldn't make it.

[@aaa16065]

Elaborate? What line?

[@marselarene38]

pochjm gyhb nhgb There was an improvised line by chris that never made it into the final cut. loom up "parks and rec comeback scene" or something.

[@taakotuesdays]

Raiko Hotski there was a scene where they’re discussing comeback stories and Pratt goes “Kim kardashian, I think she got cum on her back” and the entire cast lost it

[@betrollin100]

Chris Pratt should definitely be on an episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway

[@bryanmcconnell4786]

"I'm a decent baiter...now my cousin Mose, now that's a master baiter" -Dwight Schrute

[@formoftherapy]

Maybe it's just me but...Amy sounds REALLY pretty..like her voice sounds different from most of her "performances". IDK, maybe it's because she's more chill right now and not having to be "on" like they usually have to be on camera but she sounds so delicate and pretty :D

[@ihavetheherpes]

They try to make Leslie seem unattractive, plain and annoyingly motivated.

[@TheLunablackheart]

idk about "delicate" but yeah she sounds hot

[@Flowereypanda]

yeah, the video is slightly pitched lol

[@joebiscit]

She's so sexy

[@joebiscit]

Even her character Leslie

[@jasonomnia9295]

Chris: "maybe if we go like 10 seasons" Me: sigh, I wish we make it to 10.

[@nuclearlo0ve]

'do i look like i drink water?' best line.

[@midwestminifan7049]

Amy is so kind and thoughtful when answering about improv and making sure to let the writers get credit what a pro

[@aboutkimmy]

So true. She's the best.

[@MrClapTrap]

Macklin, you son of a bitch.

[@cheekysausage8476]

Its weird seeing Mose speak so intelligent.

[@Josiahsarmiento]

M3rger it's weird to see mose talk at all 😂

[@Cleept]

Did anyone else realize that, that is mose from the office?

[@Ryan-wp1ho]

+MDS_VideoGames holy shit

[@larryfitzgeraldjr]

+MDS_VideoGames "Mose" is the main Director for the Office and PR. It's great how he imcorp's himself in the Office XD

[@scottlauderdale9933]

+MDS_VideoGames wHAT?!

[@jkhillhaha]

+Shane Denney He never directed. He wrote a few episodes of the office and parks and rec and was parks and rec's co-creator

[@lilsalad4931]

years ago.

[@SterlingVelazquez]

Damn it Jerry, you ruined everything

[@jimmyronald2210]

You mean Gary.

[@SterlingVelazquez]

I don't like that name, Jerry's better.

[@katerider5679]

Sterling Velazquez It's Larry now

[@irisofyma]

Kate Rider Actually, it's Terry.

[@irisofyma]

***** Since when? haha

[@cns881]

Andy is the BEST part of the show!!!

[@jahmallidge5115]

Ron wants to know your location. Also don't try to find him. He doesn't want to be found.

[@inanimatehonestreviews6417]

@@jahmallidge5115 exactly

[@trysometruth]

yeah.... the show is at this point kinda iconic because there are _too many_ "best parts" of the show

[@RobRuiz805]

I was hoping someone would say "Shut up, Jerry! " at the end😂 just started watching thus show...not even a week in and I'm already on season 3!

[@leyonleo]

Rob Ruiz I got addicted so fast, watched the whole series in 8 days 😂

[@emogirl89allup]

I was thinking "Shut up, Jerry!" but I had to keep telling myself. This is the actor not the character xD Yet I wouldn't think this about the HR guy from American Office that Michael Scott hates.

[@blahblahdrugs]

Ha me too! Though he seems like a really nice guy it's just too funny.

[@kaitlinbitzegaio1592]

SweetBerry ud Yufs Bri'Sheik Toby flendersonnnnnnnnn

[@robertferguson199]

Same it’s soo good 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽

[@ilikesomestuff1]

omg, chris pratts' laugh. I love it.

[@Sarawrisrad]

Maybe if we go 10 seasons.... D:

[@GurisaYudistira]

Sara Storkson :(

[@KevinGendreau]

Shut up, Jerry! God, that went on forever. I thought he would never be quiet.

[@Mwin3689]

Yes!! That chris Pratt line with Leslie had the flu was genius me and my wife always talk about that

[@carliewilliams5700]

when Chris said "maybe if we got 10 seasons" I cried a little bit

[@GabyGalvan13]

The good ole' days when Chris Pratt was just Andy Dwyer and not this super-huge Hollywood movie star.

[@yaboi841]

Hes still great tho

[@zakenmaru8612]

He's still fantastic tho!

[@anti_fascist]

He’s still amazing idk why are y’all salty about it?

[@lucaskalebef]

प्रशस्ति he’s kinda untouchable now

[@christinebornhop7997]

True but he deserved it☺️

[@nicekid99]

The network connectivity joke made me laugh so much every time I hear it

[@beitel21]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="324">5:24</a> im thinking shut up Jerry <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="336">5:36</a> im like holy shit he's still talking

[@jordanericjones]

cogito ergo sum I came to the comments to see this comment. Thank you.

[@rajendranadarajan8931]

The Kim Kardashian joke is one of the greatest jokes never aired on TV.

[@israelite2204]

I love how hard and how badly Chris Pratt tries and fails to downplay his talent by saying "well when its 15 takes eventually jokes happen." Regardless, some people dont have your talent. Its so nice how everyone literally shuts up and doesnt interrupt but probably sees his humility.

[@kittehnoir]

i love every single person on this show

[@LongBoardAdventures]

I was fucking just waiting for someone from the audiance to yell "Shut up Jerry!" during his last part.

[@rileyymarieee]

Of course Jerry would have the most Jerry answer ever.

[@KennyKennTV]

Is that mose

[@ireneameena1450]

LMAOOOOOO

[@gabrielk310]

i was about to ask the same thing

[@dwightschrute7691]

How do you know of my cousin?

[@ireneameena1450]

Well, I attended a beet-growing fair type thing where Mose was a fellow attendee. We bonded.

[@rubymcnab8798]

KennyKennTV oui

[@why-even-try-brotendo]

Have they really never heard the "master debater" line before? I honestly think I heard that when I was around 10 and I'm 37 now.

[@dammitdanFTW]

ross vandenberg right? or any other variety of the same way old joke. "help, i can't get my worm on the hook" "no problem. I'm a skilled baiter."

[@BlueEyedSexyPants]

ross vandenberg I think the actual joke wasn't "master debater," but that Leslie was so oblivious that there was a joke and oblivious to her own status that she said, "People used to point at me and laugh because I was so good at it."

[@taqu]

BlueEyedSexyPants That, and alsowhat makes a good joke isn't that they're always 100% original but where and in what way they're implemented and the way they're said. If you look at Chris Pratt in various interviews and other things you can see that here's a natural at improvised comedy and timing.

[@laitanwulf]

ross vandenberg In London it's maths debater

[@udarasamarasinghe8811]

You probably heard Mike Myers saying it in "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (2002). Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIKpl4CvrcZjaqM

[@Nexoriator]

I actually remember the network connectivity joke, I'd never thought that was improvised :O

[@garetvaughn4817]

Ughhhh, I thought Jerry was never going to stop talking at the end there...

[@mr.joaquin7830]

Retta's improvised line was really funny, that was so Donna

[@sophiesms617]

Chris pratt is adorable in this

[@CommanderJett]

Jerry said its a warm set😂😂😂 shut up Jerry!

[@dori9090]

+Collin Lerro omg i was like shut up jerry XD

[@levelevelyn2463]

+Collin Lerro Same!! :) "Shut up Jerry!"

[@emilsen97]

*gary

[@stevejohns59]

+Knut Fredriksen **larry

[@palmtree1958]

***terry

[@iamastego]

Chris Pratt just makes me so happy

[@zayarummm]

The first improvised part was by Donna, whether it was shown or not. It was when Amy asked her in the first episode where a leaf was from on the board, and Donna says "outside". Donna also improvised the line "Do I look like I drink water?"

[@alliesakat]

I don't think Chris Pratt has ever completed a sentence.

[@theblastedfrench]

How creepy is aubrey plaza's cardboard head peeking into shot...

[@shelbyjoneff]

Jerry/Gary/Larry is the same in real life.

[@KelseyBeePink]

I was dying to say "Shut up, Jerry" and he do his signature "Eh, you're right"

[@kamsviewonlife]

When Jim O'Heir started talking I really wanted to say "Oh shut up Jerry"

[@CarlaLonelyGirl]

Michael Schur is the best!!! Just love him and his wonderful cast!

[@mikewilliams7985]

You get a sense that the cast had a real relationship with each other when you watch this, I'd love to work in an environment like that

[@Ethentent]

"Do I look like I drink water?" So funny that Retta improvised that. I thought that was so funny and so Donna.

[@superonions22]

When OHiel was talking, I half expected Tom to yell "shut up Jerry"

[@reb4898]

Really love this show...wish it was still on

[@RM-ib8tq]

I've seen this show about 10 times I think idk for sure but I love this show and I'm so happy because my dad bought me a mouse rat shirt and finally R.I.P lil sebastian

[@analoghoops7063]

I don't think I've ever heard Terry talk for that long in one sitting

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

Is there even a cardboard cutout of Nick Offerman? Because he is notably absent to me.

[@zayarummm]

Calvin Maynard they say in another part of this, that he is filming a movie, and thought he was going to make it, but didn't yet, so they didn't bring a cutout of him.

[@hollybrianna97]

Calvin Maynard Ron wouldn't want that. He's off the grid.

[@calvinmaynardtmt]

hollybrianna97 Ah. Quite true. He hates that sort of thing.

[@Marie-bk6kx]

Network Connectivity Problems was my favorite line!

[@alaskawashington]

i *love* that Mose writes for Parks and Rec

[@fiyade6476]

Parks and Rec is sooo fantastic a show. Every character has the best lines and delivery.

[@beccasavoie2907]

IS THAT MOSE?

[@Lukieqt]

yep!

[@MacMacWA]

Sure is, that's why he stopped appearing as much in the Office because Parks and Rec took off and he's a director/producer/writer

[@ericwisel4015]

Macade White Mose wasn’t enough of a main character to get regular appearances, parks and rec didn’t take any time away from Mose cuz Mose didn’t have a lot of screen time anyway

[@SALESPRODUCTIONS]

Their improvisations are however - comedy gold for the blooper reels

[@trysometruth]

seriously... parks & rec blooper reels are some of the best of all TV blooper reels

[@redmixxie]

My absolute favorite show!

[@tonyp3468]

Does anyone know the baby episode with Andy trying to keep the secret? Who's the guy who yelled "LOOK AT ME" when Andy was looking at the board and is always freaking out? I forget his name, hes so funny

[@TheAlyssaGagne]

Billy Eichner! He has a channel and tv show called Billy on the Street, look it up!

[@tonyp3468]

Thanks!

[@poif]

sorry what episode is this?

[@TheAlyssaGagne]

It's one of the newer ones. One of the last 3 that came out

[@mkslayton]

craig

[@magzire]

Who let jerry in for fuck sake.

[@aboutkimmy]

I love this cast with all my heart.

[@pricey0986ify]

The shows great, but I think the bloopers are the best, had me in stitches and crying so hard lol

[@xbreezylove]

Who let larry talk?

[@miat789]

Where's Nick/ Ron Swanson ??

[@Jenna-zw6zm]

+miat789 as another use has said "hes off the grid"

[@Gza22]

+miat789 He is having "private time" with your mother.

[@trailer-park-princess]

he's making a chair backstage

[@ullasbabu1732]

@ <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="328">5:28</a> I was hoping Leslie would shout THATS ENOUGH JERRY.

[@ger6111]

Omg..andy...chris is beeeeautiful

[@EckoEch]

Outtakes: everybody loves a comeback story...

[@jbarker98420]

I bet Chris Pratt could write an episode if he wanted to

[@sarahpipitone2834]

I'm sure going to miss this show!

[@azijao6079]

The Connectivity Problem was so funny, I had a feeling that it was improvised when I first watched that episode and this video confirms it HAHAHAH

[@mattromano83]

way to go jerry, i was enjoying this video then they shut it off when you started talking

[@amamahmoud9723]

I was totally waiting for someone to say 'SHUTUP Larry' at the end 😂

[@sonderingkayla]

Network connectivity problems is one of my favorite lines.

[@TheNickVargo]

Wow Jerry. Way to bring that last line home.

[@dreaminginnoother]

I am not too surprised Chris improvises a lot of good lines, he's the funniest person on the show.

[@fennec9882]

“Maybe if the show goes for, like, 10 seasons...” *Wheeping*

[@boobyqueen]

wheep

[@theairagain]

i love them all so much wtf 🥺🥺🥺

[@mooble1325]

i loved the framed napkin in whitford's office

[@mr.glabalabadubeestuthemex3845]

I would love a Chris Pratt episode

[@bugsybugatti155]

I heard Chris Pratt is about to be in knight rider 2015 I just saw a trailer for it just look up knight rider 2015 it has Chris's face on it.

[@russianrobot25vzz1]

hes also in jurassic world

[@example8]

True ... seeing him in Zero dark thirty must have been about the first time I had trouble adjusting

[@FLYIN_DAGGERZ]

I've never seen the show....I'm gonna have to buy the seasons

[@ruthespiritu502]

I have only seen a handful of episodes of this show but I miss it

[@beitel21]

Arielle B what? binge watch from s1 ep1 like right now

[@ruthespiritu502]

cogito ergo sum yes sir

[@beitel21]

you with thank me one day

[@Machomanrandyaverage]

"Also I broke my hand on the way over here" That made me laugh my ass off

[@Dean444ful]

Pratt is amazingly quick witted, watch the bloopers for this show. It's insane.

[@LooopQ]

That's so awesome that the network connectivity thing was improv. Funniest line