'The Office': Why the Pam and Michael Art Show Scene Was So Emotional - Showbiz Cheat Sheet

And of course, that includes the art show scene between Pam Beesly (Jenna Fischer) and Michael Scott (Steve Carell) in “Business School.” But how was the show able to capture so much emotion in such a simple sequence?

In an episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Fischer and writer Brent Forrester revealed some real-life truth behind the scene.

23 episode of the Office Ladies podcast, Fischer and Angela Kinsey, who played Angela Martin, discussed “Business School.” The hosts recapped the episode.

Then Forrester shared Fischer’s hardships before being cast on The Office and reminded fans that she almost quit acting altogether.

The writer also revealed what Carell thought of Fischer in the scene between Pam and Michael.

“Steve Carell says that when he watches ‘Business School,’ the moment where Michael Scott hugs Pam … he can see five different emotions running through Jenna’s face,” Forrester said.

After Forrester shared his thoughts on the art show moment between Pam and Michael, Fischer opened up about the scene from her perspective.

“I did channel a lot of those struggling years into my performance for Pam,” the actor said on the Office Ladies podcast.

“I will tell you, I didn’t have to prepare much for this [scene] because my scene partner was Steve Carell,” Fischer said