News: Patricia Clarkson to play Tammy 1 on Parks and Recreation

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After all of the speculation over who would play Ron Swanson's first wife "Tammy 1" on Parks and Recreation, the role has finally been cast- and it's Patricia Clarkson, who has been seen most recently in Friends With Benefits alongside Justin Timberlake.


While I initially hoped the role would be played by Debra Messing (to set up a Will & Grace synergy of sorts with Tammy 2, played by Megan Mullally), I trust the producers of the wonderful "Parks and Rec".


And Clarkson is no stranger to TV comedies, having appeared on Frasier back in the day for a story arc.


She will appear in (at least?) two episodes of the NBC show, starting with the premiere.


Of her character as Ron Swanson's (played by Nick Offerman) first wife, producer Mike Schur promisingly told TV Guide:

"We didn’t want to do the same thing we did with Tammy 2... Tammy 1 is her own specific brand of demon." 

Season 3 will premiere on September 22 in the US.


Source: TVLine