If there was a tv props division that did its homework, it was the group on NBC’s “The Workplace” (followers of “The Workplace Women” recap podcast understand how typically propmaster Phil Shea, who died in 2023, will get lauded there for his consideration to element). The inventive group of the cult favourite present ensured that most of the eating places and settings name-checked on this system have been precise companies in Scranton, Pa., the place the present takes place (about 125 miles from Philly).
Some, like bar hangout Poor Richard’s and shellfish restaurant Cooper’s Seafood, are featured as plot factors; others simply obtained offhand mentions or may need their fliers seem on a break room fridge. Not each restaurant on the present had a real-life counterpart (some locations, like Hungry Fox the place Pam and Roy have a remaining lunch collectively, are literally in California the place the present was filmed) or a practical connection to Scranton (whereas chains Hooters and Benihana are chargeable for iconic “The Workplace” moments, neither have a Scranton outpost). No matter caveats, the present actually put lots of effort into real looking world-building.
Sadly, a few of these eating places (shoutout to Farley’s Pub, Jitterz, Anna Maria’s, Niko-Bella, Tink’s, Brixx’s, and Brunetti’s) have gone out of enterprise since “The Workplace” went off the air in 2013. However hardcore “The Workplace” followers can nonetheless make a pilgrimage to Scranton and go to most of the locations highlighted on the present. Did we miss one? Shoot us a be aware at [email protected].