The Office set visit, 2008
Sunday, April 20th, 2008 | 253 comments
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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Very cool!
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.
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. ;) ]
How did you get to visit the set of the office? That’s an amazing opportunity, a dream of mine. haha
You are very lucky, i bet it was fun to meet Steve and Jenna. And you got to meet Dwight you are so lucky.
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?
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):)
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!
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.
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!
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?
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 :)
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.
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!
who’s in the photo next to Dwight’s bobblehead of the Nittany Lion?
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.
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??
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. :)
Did anyone else notice how the photos with Pam don’t show the left hand? Casual shot or careful posing?
Congrats on your awesome set visit, Tanster! You totally deserve it, and I hope you get to enjoy more set visits in the future!
Loved the prom pic, by the way ;D