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Office Ladies

A Look Back on Weight Loss, Part 2

Jul 24, 2024
The podcast delves into deleted scenes, a surprise proposal, and the challenges of weight loss in the Dunder Mifflin gang. Learn about the behind-the-scenes details of filming, including a fruit fly wrangler and the iconic Jim and Pam gas station proposal. Plus, get insights from director Paul Feig and explore the unfair scrutiny faced by Pam's character on the show.
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Quick takeaways

  • Detailed planning went into creating the romantic gas station proposal scene for Jim and Pam.
  • The authenticity of hospital scenes in the show involved using USC facilities and students as interns.

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The Surprise Proposal

Jim surprises Pam with a spontaneous proposal at a gas station on a rainy day. The scene was shot in a Best Buy parking lot that was a former toxic waste dump, recreated as a gas station. The set was incredibly detailed, including a fake rainstorm and East Coast trees digitally added to the backdrop.

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