Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade Jenna Fischer
May 28, 2025
Jenna Fischer, best known for her role as Pam in 'The Office,' shares delightful anecdotes from her journey in entertainment. She discusses the hilarity of filming awkward scenes, including a surprising moment with Will Ferrell. Jenna reflects on her early job experiences and the challenges of live performances while emphasizing the importance of improvisation. The conversation takes a lighter turn as they explore apocalypse planning with Lorne and her nostalgic car adventures, making for a lively and entertaining exchange.
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Jenna's SNL Party Sneak-In
- Jenna Fischer snuck into a Saturday Night Live party early in her career despite working as a typist.
- Molly Shannon encouraged her by advising her not to give up, sharing it took her 10 years to get on SNL.
On Filming Will Ferrell Scene
- Jenna described her sex scene with Will Ferrell in Blades of Glory as polite and heavily clothed.
- She felt more covered than usual due to multiple costume layers, making physical contact less awkward.
Quality of The Office Over Time
- Rewatching all 201 episodes of The Office showed Jenna that the show's quality remained strong throughout all seasons.
- Contrary to popular belief, seasons after Steve Carell's departure contained some of her favorite episodes.