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Why Do The Actresses Playing Benihana Waitresses Change on The Office?
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1:36:35 - 1:40:13 (03:37)

Fans have been curious why the actresses playing the Benihana waitresses in The Office change when Michael and Andy bring them back to the office. According to the show's writers, it was because the older, sophisticated women they had originally planned to use would not have gone back to a party, and the younger actresses were better suited for the scene.

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Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, hosts of the Office Ladies podcast, address fans' questions about the Benihana waitress storyline, including why the actresses playing the waitresses change.
1:36:35 - 1:38:28 (01:52)
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The Office Ladies
Summary

Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, hosts of the Office Ladies podcast, address fans' questions about the Benihana waitress storyline, including why the actresses playing the waitresses change. The idea was that the two sophisticated waitresses would not go back to a party, so Michael and Andy walk in with two younger Asian-American waitresses instead.

Chapter
Why Do The Actresses Playing Benihana Waitresses Change on The Office?
Episode
A Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
Podcast
Office Ladies
Jen and Greg debunk the myth behind Michael's perception of the college girl's appearance in the dailies and how it ties to his infatuation with finding true love.
1:38:28 - 1:40:13 (01:44)
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The Office
Summary

Jen and Greg debunk the myth behind Michael's perception of the college girl's appearance in the dailies and how it ties to his infatuation with finding true love.

Chapter
Why Do The Actresses Playing Benihana Waitresses Change on The Office?
Episode
A Benihana Christmas w/ Rashida Jones and Jen Celotta
Podcast
Office Ladies