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Jenna Fischer Shares Behind-The-Scenes Instant Messaging on 'The Office'

The cast of the NBC sitcom used AOL Instant Messenger for on-set communication, thanks to John Krasinski's setup.

  • Jenna Fischer revealed that cast members messaged each other during scenes on 'The Office'.
  • John Krasinski set up AOL Instant Messenger on their computers to facilitate these chats.
  • Fischer's screen name was 'receptionitis15', while Angela Kinsey chose 'MSaccountant'.
  • Some actors, including Fischer, even messaged fans during filming through MySpace.
  • The revelations were discussed on the 'Office Ladies' podcast, co-hosted by Fischer and Kinsey.
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