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Office Ladies · May 4, 2026 · 1h 21m

Second Drink: Business Trip with Rich Sommer

In this episode of Office Ladies, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey interview actor Rich Sommer about his role as Alex, Pam’s art school friend on The Office. Rich discusses what it was like to play a character that fans feared would come between Jim and Pam, and how he navigated that. The ladies then break down the 'Business Trip' episode, in which Michael, Oscar, and Andy travel to Winnipeg. Wendy McLendon-Covey sends in clips sharing her experience playing the concierge Marie, Jenna shares fun facts about Winnipeg, and Angela declares which character is the real 'Office Fun Stopper' — and it's not Angela Martin.

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Highlights

Playing Alex: Fan Anxiety Over Pam's Love Interest
Rich Sommer describes what it was like to guest star on The Office as Alex, a character fans worried would disrupt Jim and Pam's relationship.

Editorial

Wendy McLendon-Covey on Playing Concierge Marie
Wendy McLendon-Covey sent in clips sharing her experience playing concierge Marie in the 'Business Trip' episode.
The Real 'Office Fun Stopper' Is Not Angela Martin
Angela Kinsey reveals which character she believes is the true fun stopper in the office, and it's not her own character, Angela Martin.
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