Steve Carell pulls prank on Office co-star Jenna Fischer on Busy Tonight
A mini 'Office' reunion occurred on the latest episode of the talk show, hosted by actor Busy Philipps
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Your support makes all the difference.A mini Office reunion occurred on the latest episode of Busy Tonight, the talk show hosted by actor Busy Philipps, after Steve Carell played a prank on co-star Jenna Fischer.
The segment opened with Philipps discussing both her and Fischer's shared love of opening packages, with Philipps revealing that she'd be sent several gifts from Fischer's Office co-stars to celebrate her birthday.
Ellie Kemper, who played Erin, sent Raisin Crisps from Trader Joes, which the pair used to indulge in while on set. Angela Kinsey, who played Angela, sent a t-shirt printed with the image of a loaf of bread. Ed Helms, who played Andy, sent a banjo.
Philipps then led Fischer to the final, and largest, gift. The actor received quite the shock when she lifted the lid to discover that Carell had been hiding there the entire time. The pair hugged, before Philipps apologised for the fright.
"I hate being scared and I don't love scaring people," she said. "I didn't think that through."
Although initially met with mixed reviews from critics when it debuted in 2005, The Office grew in acclaim during its run, winning four Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe for Carell's performance as Michael Scott.
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