Facts About The Office
“Make friends first, make sales second, make love third. In no particular order.”
These words defined Michael’s Scott and they also defined The Office, the comedy with a largely unknown ensemble cast about a company that sells paper products in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
A takeoff on a high successful British series of the same name, shot in mockumentary style, ran for nine seasons between 2005 and 2013.
The Office Facts
1. Photo Creds to Jim
John Krasinski shot the footage of Scranton that appears in the show’s opening credits from his jeep when he and a few friends cased the city before he began shooting.
2. Meant to be
Jenna Fischer and John Krasinsi met for the first time during casting and there was almost immediate chemistry. The producers held a series of casting sessions with different combinations of actors playing Pam and Jim.
Jenna Fischer said John Krasinski was her favourite Jim, while Krasinski responded that she was his favourite Pam. When each was offered the part, the first thing they asked was if the other got the part.
3. Phyllis
Phyllis Smith started on The Office as the casting associate, but impressed producers so much they created the role of Phyllis Vance on the show. Before that? She was a burlesque dancer and an NFL cheerleader.
