On this day in 2005 “The Office” debuts on NBC with Missourians in starring roles. Jenna Fischer, a Nerinx Hall and Truman State University grad, played Pam Beesly, while Phyllis Smith, a graduate of Cleveland High, played Phyllis Vance. Ellie Kemper of John Burroughs also worked on the show’s production team. The quirky and enduring …
