New Girl has several nods to crewmembers throughout the series. This has got to be one to JJ Philbin (Regis Philbin's daughter, and consulting producer on the show) : r/NewGirl

New Girl has several nods to crewmembers throughout the series

TV host Regis Philbin dies of natural causes age 88

JO ANN PFLUG- '70S-'80S ACTRESS : r/OldSchoolCool

From u/Lidskn : “I'm an artist who did a series of Office scenes

Lisa Berger from 'The Hobbit' spotted in 'Cartman Finds Love

J.J. Philbin - IMDb

Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee American television program

Regis Philbin's Kids: Meet the Famous TV Host's 4 Children

JO ANN PFLUG- '70S-'80S ACTRESS : r/OldSchoolCool

JO ANN PFLUG- '70S-'80S ACTRESS : r/OldSchoolCool

JO ANN PFLUG- '70S-'80S ACTRESS : r/OldSchoolCool

Regis, Joy & Daughter JJ Philbin at the Regis Philbin Hollywood

JO ANN PFLUG- '70S-'80S ACTRESS : r/OldSchoolCool

Frasier Lore is written into a Wings Episode! : r/Frasier