Brian Baumgartner on How The Office Created a Legacy & Found Beauty in Ordinary Things

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December 2, 2021 • 64 mins

What makes art, creative work, and shows like The Office have such a lasting legacy? Brian Baumgartner, Emmy award winning actor, producer, NYT bestselling author, and podcast host wanted to explore The Office phenomenon and discover why it's still one of the most watched television shows to this day. He shares what behind-the-scenes stories he learned from the cast and crew while writing his book Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, as well as lessons in how to stay true to the work and how to find beauty in a seemingly ordinary world. - Join Cathy's Lit Up Membership! https://www.cathyheller.com/lit-up - Get your copy of Brian's Book, Welcome to Dunder Mifflin: The Ultimate Oral History of The Office https://bit.ly/3IeJVRe - Listen to Brian's podcast The Office Deep Dive with Brian Baumgartner wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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