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Published Nov 25, 2020

Revisited: Season 1

Join Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey as they take a nostalgic dive into "The Office" Season 1, revealing personal anecdotes, hilarious prop stories with Phil Shea, and clarifying fan debates like the espresso machine, offering a new layer of depth to the beloved series.
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  • Prop Insights

    The podcast episode revisits some intriguing prop details from the first season of The Office. , the show's prop master, shares insights into the basketball episode, particularly the face mask worn by . This mask was inspired by NBA players like Allen Iverson and was chosen for its topical relevance at the time 1. Phil also discusses the healthcare episode's ice cream cake scene, revealing that they used 30 cakes from Baskin Robbins, with only a few left over after filming 2.

    It was just one of the millions of gold nuggets that Greg always dropped into the scripts that made it just a little scooch funnier and a little more mysterious.

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    These anecdotes highlight the meticulous attention to detail that contributed to the show's humor and authenticity.

       

    Set Stories

    Set anecdotes from The Office reveal quirky details and continuity challenges that added depth to the show. and discuss a mysterious cartoon drawing in the pilot episode, which was likely a prop department joke 3. Another intriguing detail is a large photo of feet above Meredith's desk, which describes as an amazing catch by a fan 4.

    It's not just a small picture, it's a really big picture of a pair of feet.

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    These elements showcase the show's unique set design and the playful creativity of its production team.

       

    Production Hurdles

    The production of The Office faced various challenges, including legal considerations and continuity issues. and explain how product placements required legal clearance, leading to creative solutions like turning vending machine items backward 5. They also recount a fan's observation about a potential continuity error involving a toothpick mistaken for a lollipop, demonstrating the meticulous attention to detail required during filming 6.

    Probably we didn't have the license to feature those items.

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    These insights reveal the behind-the-scenes efforts to maintain the show's authenticity while navigating production hurdles.

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