John Krasinki has fond memories of directing Christian Slater's bizarre cameo in The Office season 6. After becoming something of a sensation after premiering on NBC in 2005

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The Office season 6 saw Dunder Mifflin undergo some pretty major changes, including being bought out by Florida-based printer company Sabre.

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Krasinski explains that Slater was the "nicest human being" and a "big fan of the show," which ultimately made the experience exceedingly positive.

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The Office featured a great number of cameos throughout its nine-season run, but Slater's appearance was certainly a high point for many fans.

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The Office, Slater's cameo was perhaps the best thing to come of Sabre's takeover of Dunder Mifflin. The episode also saw Krasinski hone his directing skills

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