Amy Pietz
Amy Pietz, known for her roles in television, joins the show to discuss her current project, "Rodney," airing on ABC. She shares insights into working with Rodney and the show's dynamic. Pietz also reflects on her previous experience on "Caroline in the City."
Actress / Singer
Amy Pietz
of “Rodney”
Tuesdays at 9:30pm on ABC TV
About Amy Pietz
Amy Pietz is an American actress born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She gained recognition for her role as Annie Spadaro on NBC's Caroline in the City (1995-1999), earning a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination. Her television work includes Rodney on ABC, Aliens in America, and a recurring role as Donna Newton on The Office. Film credits include Rudy and Jingle All the Way. She has continued working in television with guest appearances on Modern Family, The Flash, and Grey's Anatomy.
In this interview
- Praised Rodney Carrington as amazing, smart, with great business sense and respect for everyone.
- Compared Caroline in the City experience to Rodney, noting the intense publicity and culture shock.
- Recalled Caroline in the City rising to top 10 show between Seinfeld and ER.
- Discussed finding Star Trek conventions strange, never attending one for autographs.
“He doesn't want to settle for mediocrity. He really wants to constantly improve the show, make it funnier and more meaningful.”— Amy Pietz, in this interview
Since this interview
Following Rodney, Pietz appeared in Aliens in America (2007-2008) and had a recurring role on The Office (2010). She continued guest work on Modern Family (2019-2020), The Flash (2019), and Grey's Anatomy (2025). In 2026, she took a main role as Donna in the series Elle.
