TODAY   |  November 12, 2009

Meet the newest member of ‘The Office’

Nov. 12: TODAY hosts talk to actress Ellie Kemper about her role on NBC’s “The Office.”

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>>> for yourself.

>>> ellie kemper is the newest employee on the dunder-mifflin staff.

>> thank you very much.

>> how does it feel being the new kid on the block in a hit show like this?

>> it's awesome. everyone on the show couldn't be nicer to the new kid, so it's huge.

>> it has to be intense, though, i mean, steve carell , my god.

>> i know. this giant of comedy. going up beside him is like surreal. i've been thinking, you know, he has no reason -- he doesn't have to be nice to me. he is the nicest person.

>> he is a nice guy .

>> he really is nice.

>> that's what you imagine that he's nice, and the reality is, he's very nice, so, it's like --

>> does he pay you to say that?

>> i know, i get that. he's really nice. no, i'm not kidding.

>> is it true you auditioned for another show on nbc and then this happened?

>> yeah. i had auditioned for "parks & recreation," another nbc show --

>> amy poehler show.

>> i love her.

>> yeah. that show is fantastic.

>> and you're on the same night, so it all worked out.

>> i know. it all found a way.

>> do you have an office romance coming up?

>> there is something brewing between andy bernard and -- yes, i'll just say that it's brewing. there is something afoot, so --

>> something to do with coffee.

>> something to do with coffee.

>> and a new clue game, too, to be excited about.

>> yes.

>> have you played this yet?

>> i have not played it yet. i'm waiting to open -- you know, it's like --

>> it's brand new.

>> it's brand new, and instead of the rope and the revolver, it's like the world's best boss.

>> new episode of "the office" tonight at 9:00. ellie, congratulations.

>> thank you. blueprint's free and