Office Ladies

An Interview with Timothy Olyphant

Jan 22, 2025
Timothy Olyphant, known for his roles in 'Deadwood' and 'Justified,' joins the conversation to reminisce about his days on 'The Office' as Danny Cordray. He shares insights into his early acting journey and amusing anecdotes from set. The trio dives into their shared love of bread making, leading to hilarious discussions about baking and a potential spin-off idea. Olyphant also recalls fun behind-the-scenes moments, including a bourbon mishap on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Get ready for witty banter and a trip down memory lane!
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Early Career and *The Office* Memories

  • Timothy Olyphant knew Rainn Wilson before The Office because he was his understudy in a play.
  • He doesn't recall much about filming, but he remembers laughing a lot, especially during a scene with Steve Carell.
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Dorky Pam

  • Jenna's son found the scene where Danny calls Pam dorky 'cringy'.
  • Pam was dressed as Olive Oyl for the costume contest, adding to the humor.
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Meredith's Improv

  • In "The Sting," Meredith's character hinders Michael's plan by hitting on Danny.
  • She improvises lines about Oscar and Ryan being cleaners, which weren't in the script.
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