Airing for nine seasons between 2005 and 2013, The Office is a sitcom that we will always love. While there are many shows from the 2000's that are great (and many that are terrible), The Office is a show that never gets old. It's been fun watching some of the cast members, from Steve Carell to Mindy Kaling to John Krasinski, star in other TV shows and movies, and we love seeing how famous and respected they have become.
The Office's tone is super awkward on purpose, and while we might cringe while watching some scenes, we could watch the employees at Dunder Mifflin every single day.
Keep reading for some fun facts that fans of The Office will want to know about this beloved sitcom.
15 Bob Odenkirk Was Set To Be Michael, But Then Steve Carell's Other Series Got Canned Four Episodes In
There are many interesting facts about the making of The Office and we love this one: Bob Odenkirk was going to be Michael... but then Steve Carell's other series got canned four episodes in. It was named Come to Papa. We're glad to hear that because how weird would The Office be without Steve Carell?
14 Season One Is The Only Season Filmed In A Real Office
Buzzfeed says that season one is the only one that is filmed in a real office. The location was a Culver City, California office building. Afterwards, the show filmed on a soundstage.
We're definitely impressed by that soundstage, because we couldn't tell the difference between the sets at all. We think they both looked great.
13 Seth Rogen Auditioned To Play Dwight
Of all the behind-the-scenes facts that we could learn about The Office, this one definitely makes us stop and take notice: Seth Rogen auditioned to play Dwight.
We love the funny actor so much and could totally see him hanging out with the rest of the employees, but Rainn Wilson just feels like Dwight to us.
12 The Writers Wanted HBO Or FX To Pick Up The Series
We always love hearing about how a movie or TV show came to be, as a lot of writers have quite a tough journey getting their idea made. TV Guide says that the writers wanted HBO or FX to pick up the series. We never would have guessed that since we know that NBC picked up the show.
11 Steve Carell Would Have Stayed On The Show, But He Didn't Get The Contract He Wanted
We might be wondering why Steve Carell left the show in the seventh season. It was definitely a huge moment for the sitcom.
Mashable says that he would have stayed on the series... but he didn't get a contract, so he chose to quit. We're shaking our heads at this is why. It turns out that he really did wish that he could stay.
10 John Krasinski Actually Wore A Wig In The Third Season
Not every couple on The Office is meant to be together, but we all love Jim and Pam.
Twenty Two Words says that John Krasinski actually wore a wig in the third season. This is because he shaved his head for his part in a movie called Letterheads. Chances are, we couldn't even tell that he was wearing a wig, right?!
9 Steve Carell Sweats So Much That The Set Needed To Be Kept At 64 Degrees
Buzzfeed says that Steve Carell sweats so much that the set always had to be 64 degrees.
This is a really interesting behind-the-scenes fact about one of our favorite shows, but it's also comforting. If any of us have had moments where we felt like we were sweating too much, now we know that a famous actor does too.
8 NBC Execs Were Worried The Show Wouldn't Be Successful And Believed Each Season One Episode Would Be Their Last
According to Mental Floss, NBC execs would say after many season one episodes, "This episode is so good—unfortunately, it’s the last one we’re going to do.” They were worried that the show wasn't going to be successful. Of course, we all know how super successful the series ended up being.
7 Parks And Recreation, Another Favorite Sitcom, Was Almost A Spin-Off Of The Office
According to TV Guide, Parks And Rec was almost a spin-off of The Office. This is such a fun idea and it would have been really cool to see.
6 Dunder Mifflin Is Actually Part Of The Greater Scranton Chamber Of Commerce IRL
Factinate says that Dunder Mifflin, the company that we're all glad that we don't work at (despite the hilarious antics that go on there), is actually part of the Greater Scranton Chamber of Commerce. This is a really interesting behind-the-scenes fact about one of our favorite shows, and we think that the fictional employees would totally approve.
