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Angela Kinsey and Jenna Fischer delve into the behind-the-scenes details of the "Moving On Part Two" tag scene, which features Oscar Nunez hanging upside down on a sit-up contraption. They discuss the safety precautions taken, Oscar's experience, and the funny takes that resulted from the scene. They also address fan questions about the scene, including how long Oscar had to hang and whether he actually did the sit-ups. The episode concludes with a touching letter from a listener who found solace in the show and podcast after losing her husband. The listener shares how the show and podcast brought back memories of her husband and helped her through a difficult time. Angela and Jenna express their gratitude for the listener's letter and offer their support. The episode ends with a snippet of Creed Bratton's new single, "Turn the Corner of the Universe."

Outlines

00:00:00

Intro & Top of Show

This Chapter introduces the episode and features Angela Kinsey taking over the "Top of Show" segment, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from the filming of "Moving On Part Two." She reveals a potential storyline inspired by a "ski trip" idea card on the writers' room wall and reads from her 2004 travel journal, which includes a ski trip entry.

00:10:58

Aunt Shirley's Bathing Scene

This Chapter focuses on the scene where Dwight and Angela bathe Aunt Shirley. Angela shares details about the hose rehearsal, the safety precautions taken to protect Rainn Wilson's eyes, and the multiple takes required to film the scene. She also discusses the fan question about the scene and how it was received by viewers.

00:45:31

Toby's Prison Visit

This Chapter delves into Toby's visit to the prison to see the Scranton Strangler. The episode reveals that the prison scenes were filmed at Van Ayes High School, and Angela shares a fan theory that Toby is the Scranton Strangler. She also discusses the scene where Toby is strangled by George Howard Scubb and the comedic neck acting by Paul Lieberstein.

00:49:38

Pam's Decision in Philly

This Chapter focuses on Pam's decision about her future in Philly. She reveals to Jim that she didn't get the job at the real estate office, and the episode explores the implications of this decision for their relationship and their lives in Philly.

00:54:05

The Conference Room Scene

This Chapter centers around the conference room scene where Andy brings together Aaron, Pete, Alice, and Gabe to discuss their relationship history. Angela shares details about the scene's improvisation, particularly Zach Woods's contributions, and discusses the fan questions about Gabe's dialogue and the scene's overall impact.

00:57:03

Jim and Pam's Dinner

This Chapter focuses on the dinner scene between Jim and Pam at Athlete. Angela shares details about the filming of the scene, including the Chinese food they ate and the visit from the Television Critics Association. She also discusses the fan questions about the scene and its significance in the overall storyline.

01:00:40

The "Moving On Part Two" Tag Scene

This Chapter focuses on the behind-the-scenes details of the "Moving On Part Two" tag scene, which features Oscar Nunez hanging upside down on a sit-up contraption. Angela and Jenna discuss the safety precautions taken, Oscar's experience, and the funny takes that resulted from the scene. They also address fan questions about the scene, including how long Oscar had to hang and whether he actually did the sit-ups.

01:05:40

Listener Letter

This Chapter features a heartfelt letter from a listener who found solace in the show and podcast after losing her husband. The listener shares how the show and podcast brought back memories of her husband and helped her through a difficult time. Angela and Jenna express their gratitude for the listener's letter and offer their support.

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Q&A

• What inspired the potential storyline about a ski trip in "Moving On Part Two"?

  Angela Kinsey reveals that a "ski trip" idea card on the writers' room wall sparked a potential storyline for the episode. She shares that the card led to many other ideas, and she imagines the possibilities if the show had ever traveled anywhere.

• What safety precautions were taken during the hose rehearsal for the scene where Angela sprays Dwight with a fire hose?

  Angela explains that the hose was set to a much lower pressure than normal to prevent her from being lifted off the ground. She was also instructed to aim low and avoid Rainn Wilson's face to prevent a corneal abrasion or eye contusion.

• What was the real location used for the prison scenes in "Moving On Part Two"?

  The prison scenes were actually filmed at Van Ayes High School, and the exterior shots were based on photos of Pitchest Detention Center in California.

• How did Angela Kinsey address the fan questions about her character's vegetarianism and the skunk stew she prepares for Aunt Shirley?

  Angela explains that she has two vegetarian friends who prepare meat for their families, so it wasn't a huge jump for her character to prepare a meal with skunk. She also points out that there is no food on Angela's plate in the scene, and she suggests that Angela might have been in a moment of family and togetherness.

• What was the significance of the dinner scene between Jim and Pam at Athlete?

  The scene reveals that Pam didn't get the job at the real estate office, which sets the stage for the next episode and explores the implications of this decision for their relationship and their lives in Philly.

• What did Zach Woods improvise in the conference room scene with Aaron, Pete, Alice, and Gabe?

  Zach Woods improvised the line about wearing Aaron's button downs around the apartment, which replaced the scripted line about having a lock of her hair in his glove compartment. He also improvised other lines, such as the one where he said he shaved his body as smooth as a purpose.

• What was the significance of the scene where Jim expertly uses chopsticks?

  The scene is a subtle callback to an earlier scene where Alice makes a dig about Pete's inability to use chopsticks, which is seen as a measure of a man. The scene with Jim using chopsticks highlights the contrast between the two characters and their abilities.

• What was the purpose of the Television Critics Association visit to the set of "The Office"?

  The visit was a way for the cast and crew to schmooze the television critics about the final episodes of the show and give them a sneak peek behind the scenes. The visit also included a Q&A session with Greg Daniels and a performance by Ed Helms, Brian Baumgartner, and Craig Robinson.

• What was the significance of the scene where Dwight and Angela share a moment on the porch?

  The scene is a pivotal moment in their relationship, where they confess their feelings for each other but ultimately decide against pursuing a relationship. The scene is emotionally charged and highlights the complexities of their relationship.

• What was the fan theory about Toby being the Scranton Strangler?

  The fan theory suggests that Toby's insistence on George Howard Scubb's innocence is a result of his own guilt, and that he went to the prison and whispered the truth to Scubb, leading to Scubb's attack on Toby. The theory is based on the scene where Toby is wheeled out of the prison on a stretcher with a neck brace.

• How long did Oscar Nunez have to hang upside down on the sit-up contraption?

  Oscar Nunez doesn't remember exactly how long he had to hang, but he remembers it being a regular day on set and that he was sure they had a safety meeting before he started. He also remembers thinking about the scene in "American Jiggle" where Richard Gere hangs upside down.

• What was the purpose of the test videos that Steve Burgess sent to Angela Kinsey?

  Steve Burgess sent Angela Kinsey the test videos of Tim from Construction and John from Special Effects testing the sit-up contraption. The videos showed Tim hanging upside down and doing crunches, and they discussed the blood rushing to his head and the difficulty of doing the crunches.

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