The Office

Steve Carell Didn’t Think He Was Funny—But His ‘Dinner Party’ Scenes in The Office Had the Cast Crying With Laughter

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Steve Carell Didn’t Think He Was Funny—But His ‘Dinner Party’ Scenes in The Office Had the Cast Crying With Laughter

When it comes to iconic sitcoms, few episodes hold a candle to the hilarity of The Office’s “Dinner Party” (Season 4, Episode 13). From Michael Scott’s infamous plasma-screen TV to Jan’s cringe-inducing dance moves, the episode delivers a masterclass in awkward humor that has resonated with fans for years. But behind the scenes, this comedic … Read more

Melora Hardin Reveals She Never Felt ‘At Home’ on The Office Set—And How It Made Jan Levinson TV’s Most Unlikely Villain

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Melora Hardin Reveals She Never Felt 'At Home' on The Office Set—And How It Made Jan Levinson TV’s Most Unlikely Villain

Jan Levinson started as a seemingly standard corporate figure in NBC’s The Office but quickly transformed into one of television’s most unexpected—and unsettling—characters. Played by Melora Hardin, Jan evolved from a stern executive overseeing Steve Carell’s Michael Scott to a character that perfectly embodied the chaos of a dysfunctional romance and corporate entanglement. Yet behind … Read more