The Office set visit, 2008

Dunder Mifflin, this is Tanster …

Hey guys, welcome to my set visit journal!

I got to spend a day at “The Office” set on Wednesday, April 16, 2008.

Here is my report and bunches of pictures …

It was a pretty grueling day — I woke up at 4am, drove myself to the airport, flew into Los Angeles, and took a taxi straight to the studio. I arrived around 8am, and hung out at the studio for about 11 hours. Then I headed back to the airport and was back home by 10:30pm or so. Whew!

I was extremely lucky to come on a day when many of the cast, writers, and producers were there.

I got to talk to: Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Creed Bratton, Steve Carell, Jen Celotta, Greg Daniels, Randall Einhorn, Lee Eisenberg, Paul Feig, Ed Helms, Jenna Fischer, Allison Jones (casting), Kate Flannery, Mindy Kaling, Jason Kessler, Angela Kinsey, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, Paul Lieberstein, Oscar Nunez, Craig Robinson, Dave Rogers (editing), Mike Schur, Phyllis Smith, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Rainn Wilson, and Kent Zbornak. I also got to meet Andrew, Caroline, Dan, Tom, Kim, Laverne, Debbie, Shari, Jennie, Ben, Brian, Carey, Jake, Sergio, Peter, and Vartan. (I know I met more, but I can’t remember your names! — I know, I’m a loser.)

The first order of business when I arrived at the production office was to sign a confidentiality agreement. I also had to sign one last year, so this was no big deal to me. I honestly did not read all the details of the agreement, but I’m sure it says something like “Post any spoilers on OfficeTally and your capa will be detated.”

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254 comments

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   254. Brian Roastbeef  Fri. Oct. 9, 2009 | 12:47pm

   Hey, is that Gerry McNamara next to Dwight’s bobblehead? …popular SU player from Scranton. :D

2. 
   253. Guy  Mon. Apr. 13, 2009 | 11:56am

   Very cool!

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   252. Angela  Thu. Feb. 12, 2009 | 2:31pm

   I think it’s funny that the typing test in that photo of Jenna’s desk is the same one I used to get the job I’m at. hahaha.. I guess I really AM the incarnate Pam Beesley.

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   251. Cait  Sat. Oct. 25, 2008 | 2:35pm

   That is SO cool!! and a good read. =) you made 21 pages not boring. the pictures helped as well.

   speaking of which, John and the prom thing?! insane! putting his arms around you, not only unagainst his will but his own doing. nice.

   [from tanster: thanks so much, cait! yes, it was totally insane. ;) ]

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   250. Lauren  Wed. Oct. 8, 2008 | 12:42pm

   How did you get to visit the set of the office? That’s an amazing opportunity, a dream of mine. haha

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   249. Dwightfan  Sat. Sep. 27, 2008 | 10:47am

   You are very lucky, i bet it was fun to meet Steve and Jenna. And you got to meet Dwight you are so lucky.

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   248. Jaci  Mon. Jun. 30, 2008 | 3:09pm

   It is so amazing that you were able to do this! It’s my dream to do this one day! It seems like such a mind-boggling experience! How exactly were you able to visit the set?

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   247. Mimi  Wed. Jun. 4, 2008 | 12:26pm

   OMGosh! I want a prom photo! This is an awsome web site, just barely found it, (I am very careful with fan web sites, sometimes they are.. mmhh.. weird)It’s soooo awesome, I wanna be you in that pic! Maybe I can photo shop myself in it! (kidding):)

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   246. Wendy  Sun. May. 18, 2008 | 4:58pm

   Hi Tanster,

   Just wondering since the Season Finale has now aired are you still bound by that confidentiality agreement? If not, can you share if you were privy to any spoilers when you were on set? Did you know Andy and Angela were the ones getting engaged? Did you know Jim and Pam didn’t get engaged? Just wondering how much you had to keep confidential. Thanks!

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    245. The Money Beet  Thu. May. 15, 2008 | 1:50pm

    A TIE fighter and a X-Wing and a Y-Wing?!?!?! How did Ed Helms do that?? For a life-long Star Wars fan, that is pretty freakin’ awesome.

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    244. AG9V  Fri. Apr. 25, 2008 | 8:48pm

    Two of my favorite websites crossed paths today!!!

    Saw this at Fazed.net thinking it might be something I hadn’t seen before:

    COOL
    The Office – Set Visit

    Fans of the show will probably appreciate the gratuitous photos of the set.

    I clicked the link and was pumped up to see the link of Tanster’s set visit!

    Sorry, I had to share my little moment of The Office geekdom!

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    243. Janie  Fri. Apr. 25, 2008 | 9:06am

    I have to say, I’m freaking jealous of Tanster and her Prom portrait with John! and those pictures of him are squeeeeeeeeeeelightful

    JEN LOOKS GORGEOUS! is it me or does she look skinnier with your camera than on tv?
    I love all the crew pictures and the set
    aaaaaand the snack counter! wow. i hope everyone washes their hands before going in there :P

    wow an angela stuntwoman. where there others? like for kate or paul?

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    242. Janie  Fri. Apr. 25, 2008 | 8:53am

    OMGOSH ed helm’s star wars models! AWESOME

    HAHAH i looooooooooooove how everyone’s desks has something work related to it, papers and etc
    but michael’s desk does NOT — void of any work progress

    great attention to detail
    great environment!
    thanks, tanster! I really enjoyed this tour :)

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    241. MaddieMagnus  Thu. Apr. 24, 2008 | 2:02pm

    These are all amazing and hilarious :)
    The prom picture is beyond ridiculous! I love it.
    and Tan Monster is definitely your new name. You should enforce its use.

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    240. Awesome Blossom  Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 | 2:51pm

    Thanks for sharing all the photos and deets (lol my michael impression of “details”) of your visit to our favourite place in Scranton “Tan Monster”! I loved the pic of you and John, it made me want to squee. :)I’m glad you had fun and I hope you get to go again soon!

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    239. banned from Chili's  Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 | 2:18pm

    who’s in the photo next to Dwight’s bobblehead of the Nittany Lion?

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    238. Helen  Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 | 2:06pm

    Hi Jennie! What a lucky girl you are!!! I haven’t been able to get on my computer for a week. My internet service is sending me a new modem. {I don’t know much about computers}I tried for an hour today before I got on, I hope that when I get the new modem it will fix the problem. Also I can get DSL in June I think. It is nice to live in the country but it takes a while for things to get here. I am so very happy for you that you got to meet everyone, tomorrow is Thursday!!! I tried to look up all your pictures but can’t bring the pages up. Thank you again for a wonderful fan site.

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    237. Parnold Schporzenegger  Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 | 11:30am

    I just had the chance to read this and I loved every detail. The prom pose is my favorite picture. Thanks so much for posting this!

    BTW, how cute is Jen Celotta??

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    236. cousin mufasa  Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 | 6:19am

    wow. i am so jealous of you tanster!

    that photo with u and John had me in a puddle. ok that’s enough squeeing for now. :)

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    235. dcgrl  Wed. Apr. 23, 2008 | 6:07am

    Did anyone else notice how the photos with Pam don’t show the left hand? Casual shot or careful posing?

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