Office Ladies The Farm
Aug 14, 2024
This week, Dwight inherits a farm, leading to a hilarious attempt at redemption by Todd Packer with cupcakes. The conversation reveals that the farm story was meant to be a spin-off but got integrated into the main show. Insights include why Angela was absent from a funeral and how cupcake choices can reflect personality. The hosts share behind-the-scenes anecdotes, discuss character development, and celebrate the warm ties among the cast while sprinkling in light-hearted humor and nostalgic memories.
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The Farm Pilot
- The Farm episode was initially a spin-off pilot for Dwight, which NBC didn't pick up.
- Only 12 minutes of the original pilot made it into the final episode.
Dirt or Oreos?
- For the cold open, Fuller's earth was used as dirt, but Jenna and Angela remember crushed Oreos.
- Rainn Wilson sent them a picture titled "Dirt Girls" with the fake dirt on their faces.
Angela's Role
- Angela wasn't initially included in "The Farm" pilot as it was meant to be a clean break from The Office.
- Rainn Wilson envisioned her role similar to Lilith on the Frasier spin-off.