Did You Know In THE OFFICE…

• Toby Flanderson, who is played by Paul Lieberstein, was only meant to appear in one episode of the hit sitcom?

• Toby Flanderson fast became one of The Office’s most loveable and memorable characters, but writers on the show only intended to put his character in one episode.

• This was due to Lieberstein’s relative inexperience as an actor.

• However, his role was extended in the series when Kevin Reilly, the president of NBC, watched the episode with Lieberstein in it and commented, “That red-haired guy is terrific, we should see more of him.”

• Lieberstein not only became one of the most important characters in the office, but he also wrote and directed several episodes of the iconic series.