John McCain on 'Parks and Recreation' cameo: 'I love the show' - video

John McCain has said he was honoured to guest star on the new season of Parks and Recreation.

The Arizona senator appears in the sitcom's season premiere as a mentor to Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), who travels to Washington DC to visit boyfriend Ben (Adam Scott).



McCain shared his enthusiasm to come on Parks and Recreation in a newly released NBC promotional video.

"It's one of my favourite shows ... I'm a fan, it's hilarious," he said. "And of course, Amy is such a talented actress. My experience with her goes back to hosting Saturday Night Live a long time ago."

McCain went on to tease that the plot of Parks and Recreation's season five opener is "very clever".

"[It's] very entertaining," he declared. "Listen, I spend a lot of time with local elected officials from my state, they come because they need the assistance and the federal largess that we are able to help them with."



Poehler's performance in Parks and Recreation has earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for 'Lead Actress in a Comedy Series'.

Parks and Recreation returns Thursday, September 20 at 9.30/8.30c on NBC.