In "Parks and Recreation", which actress plays TV host Joan Callamezzo?

Mo Collins plays TV host Joan Callamezzo in Parks and Recreation.

Joan is the host of Pawnee Today, a local news and talk program that frequently turns minor incidents into sensational stories. Her exaggerated confidence and appetite for scandal make her a recurring parody of television personalities who prioritize drama over proportion.

Collins originally expected to appear in only one episode, but the writing staff enjoyed her performance and brought Joan back repeatedly. The character appears alongside other Pawnee media figures, including news anchor Perd Hapley, played by Jay Jackson.

Joan is sometimes confused with other guest characters because Parks and Recreation features a large cast of recurring women, including Pamela Reed as Leslie’s mother and Megan Mullally as Ron Swanson’s ex-wife Tammy. Joan, however, is specifically the flamboyant local talk-show host, and Mo Collins is the actress associated with the role.