35 behind-the-scenes secrets about 'The Office' revealed on Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey's podcast

Abby MonteilMay 14, 2020, 03:32 IST

Former "The Office" stars Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer now cohost a recap podcast about the show.NBCU Photobank/Stitcher

"The Office" co-stars Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) now co-host a podcast called "Office Ladies."
They recap each episode of the beloved show and share behind-the-scenes secrets.
Along the way, the real-life best friends have shared many tidbits about the making of NBC's beloved sitcom that viewers might not know.
Some fun facts include Kinsey inventing the cat Sprinkles, Rainn Wilson meeting Fischer in-character as Dwight, and the actress who played Phyllis Vance bringing a photo of herself in full burlesque costume for her character's desk.
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Feeling nostalgic for NBC's "The Office"? A new behind-the-scenes podcast might be for you.

"The Office" stars Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesly) and Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin) co-host a new podcast called "Office Ladies," in which they recap each episode of the show and share secrets from the set.

Along the way, the real-life best friends have shared many fun facts about the making of the beloved sitcom that viewers might not know.

Here are all of the major things that we learned about "The Office" from their podcast.

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Fischer says she secretly received Pam's watercolor painting of Dunder Mifflin as a gift when they finished filming the show.

Michael buys Pam’s watercolor painting of the Dunder Mifflin building on the season three episode “Business School.” NBC Universal

Krasinski admitted that he took the Dunder Mifflin sign that appears throughout the show on the last day of filming.

The Dunder Mifflin sign appeared at the front of the office throughout the show. NBC Universal

There's a consistency error about whether Pam or Jim started working at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company first.

It’s unclear whether Pam or Jim was hired at Dunder Mifflin Paper Company first. NBC Universal

"The Office" involved real restaurant chains and employees while filming the show.

Restaurants like Chili's and Hooters were featured on "The Office." Chili's manager and franchise owner John Bossert (left) even appeared in one episode. NBC Universal

Jim and Pam's daughter, Cecilia "Cece" Halpert, was named after Jenna Fischer's niece.

Jim and Pam with their daughter, Cece, on "The Office." NBC Universal

Bob Vance introducing himself as "Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration" was a bit based on writer Michael Schur's real-life friend.

Phyllis Smith and Robert R. Shafer on "The Office." NBC Universal

Amy Adams appeared on "The Office" as Katy right before her career skyrocketed.

Amy Adams as Katy on "The Office." Netflix

The "Office Olympics" episode was based on a similar competition that Daniels' assistant previously organized for the writers of the animated show "King of the Hill."

The "Office Olympics" on an episode of "The Office" were inspired by a similar real-life competition. NBC

Mose Schrute was based on a character in the show "Amish in the City."

Michael Schur's "The Office" character, Mose, was based on a character in the show "Amish in the City" (left). NBC and Cliff Lipson/CBS Photo Archive

Mindy Kaling fought for Kelly to be the talkative social butterfly that the character is remembered as today.

Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor in "The Office. NBC

Creed Bratton, who appeared in every season of "The Office," was almost fired in season two.

Creed Bratton as Creed Bratton on "The Office." Netflix

B.J. Novak took Jenna Fischer out drinking and studied her behavior before writing "The Dundies," in which Pam gets drunk at Chili's.

Jenna Fischer in "The Office." Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank

Jim and Pam shared a kiss in the season two premiere, but Jenna Fischer and John Krasinski disagree over whether it was their characters' "first kiss."

John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer disagree on when Jim and Pam's first kiss on "The Office" was. NBC

Similarly, Fischer said her actual goodbyes to Carell while they filmed the last scene of his season seven farewell episode.

Pam says goodbye to Michael on season seven of "The Office." NBC

Jenna Fischer finally revealed what the note in the teapot that Jim gave to Pam said (kind of).

Jim gives Pam a teapot. NBC Universal

Angela Kinsey invented the character of Angela's cat Sprinkles.

Angela holding up a photo of her cat, Sprinkles, on "The Office." NBC/Netflix

Steve Carell wrote two episodes of "The Office," including the season two finale.

Steve Carell wrote "Casino Night," the season two finale of "The Office." NBC Universal

Steve Carell wrote Michael Scott's list of heroes that he mentions in the first episode.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in "The Office." Chris Haston/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank

Part of Fischer's essay included an explanation of Pam and Roy's (David Denman) unlikely relationship.

Jenna Fischer and David Denman in "The Office." Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images

Jenna Fischer made a mixtape and wrote an essay to get into character as Pam.

Jenna Fischer as Pam Beesly in "The Office." Justin Lubin/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal

Angela Kinsey had worked with both Kate Flannery and Oscar Nuñez (who played Oscar Martinez) before they co-starred on "The Office" together.

Angela Kinsey acted with both Kate Flannery and Oscar Nuñez before they were in "The Office" together. Paul Drinkwater/NBCU Photo Bank and Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank

In the pilot, Meredith Palmer is played by Henriette Mantel instead of Kate Flannery.

Kate Flannery played the character of Meredith for nine seasons, but the role was played by Henrietta Mantel in the first episode of "The Office." Byron Cohen/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal

"Better Call Saul" star Bob Odenkirk almost played Michael.

Bob Odenkirk and Jenna Fischer on a season nine episode of "The Office." NBC

The actors were asked to bring personal items for their characters' desks. Smith brought a photo of herself in full burlesque costume.

Phyllis Smith played Phyllis Vance. Netflix

Phyllis Smith, who played Phyllis Vance on all nine seasons of "The Office," was the casting associate for the show.

Phyllis Smith was originally a casting associate on "The Office." Colleen Hayes/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal

Jim Halpert was named after creator Greg Daniels' real-life friend.

John Krasinski as Jim Halpert on "The Office." NBC Universal

Angela Kinsey originally auditioned for the role of Pam.

Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin on "The Office." Netflix

John Krasinski says he was originally asked to audition for the role of Dwight.

Jim impersonates Dwight on the season three episode “Product Recall.” NBC Universal

Jenna Fischer first met Rainn Wilson at an audition where he was in-character as Dwight Schrute.

Jenna Fischer and Rainn Wilson have remained close friends after "The Office." Chris Haston/NBCU PhotoBank and Michael Buckner/Getty Images

Michael asks Ryan whether he's heard of MTV's "Punk'd" in the pilot, but B.J. Novak actually appeared on the prank show.

Before B.J. Novak worked on "The Office," he appeared on the hidden-camera prank show "Punk'd." MTV and Ron Tom/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal

B.J. Novak was the first person who was cast on the show.

B.J. Novak as Ryan on "The Office." NBC via Netflix Screenshot

Showrunner Greg Daniels often pushed for writers to be characters on the show.

Mindy Kaling (Kelly), B.J. Novak (Ryan), and Paul Lieberstein (Toby) were all writers on "The Office." NBC Universal

Stephen Merchant, another showrunner of the original British show, suggested that the writers consciously lean into Jim and Pam's relationship.

John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer as Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly on "The Office." NBCUniversal

Ricky Gervais warned the writers that blundering office boss Michael Scott (Steve Carell) had to be sympathetic.

Steve Carell as Michael Scott in "The Office." "The Office"/NBC

The cast and crew filmed the pilot six months before the rest of season one.

The pilot of "The Office" was filmed in a real office building in Culver City, California. NBC

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