Werner Herzog in "Parks and Recreation." NBC Werner Herzog made a cameo in a 2015 episode of "Parks and Recreation" as a man selling his house. He told Business Insider his funniest line was improvised. "People peed their pants," Herzog said. Werner Herzog isn't just an acclaimed filmmaker and author — he also has a knack for popping up in your favorite TV shows. He's lent his iconic voice to several characters on "The Simpsons," and he memorably appeared in the flesh on season one of "The ...