Thu, 30 November 2006
Someone at NBC must have been paying attention, because suddenly the official store has a TON of actual cool stuff... from T-shirts with Jim, Michael and Dwight, to a mug that has the DM logo and "Dundee award winner" on the side (and plenty of snowglobes and talking keychains thrown into the mix as well). They even have some slightly higher scale stuff, like a gray polo shirt with the DM logo embroidered on the front, just like Michael and Dwight wore in "The Convention." Just in time for Christmas. (I take a XXL, by the way...) EDIT: Enter coupon code OFFICETALLY at checkout to receive 10% off on all The Office merchandise.
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Thu, 30 November 2006
Which of the new employees will be proven to have a "criminal" past? Only time will tell! EDIT: Watching now... Uh oh. EDIT 2: Flenderson FTW!
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Thu, 23 November 2006
Sam's is one of the most professionally produced shows out there, and is literally a beacon of excellence in a sea of mediocrity. If you like film, if you're looking for a show in the Ebert & Roeper vein, if you're looking for a place where listener interaction is appreciated, this is a podcast you should be checking out on a weekly basis. Just recently, they also parlayed their podcast into an actual radio show on WBEZ in Chicago. Sam has been a fan of THE OFFICE and a listener of TWSS, and he really was great to talk to during our brief meeting. He offered lots of good advice and insights into podcasting, and I really appreciated it. He ALSO did me the honor of a name drop in the most recent episode, #136, at around 22:26-31:23 or so. Since we're off this week, I ask you to give FILMSPOTTING a listen, if you're haven't already done so. Great stuff.
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Thu, 23 November 2006
I'll be heading over to my usual family get-together to eat turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and green bean casserole until I regurgitate (that's when I know it's time for pie). Gotta love it. Take care, and see you next week!
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Tue, 21 November 2006
Also, they posted a link for a new "The Office" related solitaire game. Check it out!
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Mon, 20 November 2006
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Fri, 17 November 2006
NBC.com has posted 2 deleted scenes from THE MERGER. As usual, NBC is doing this differently again... you won't find them under the "Deleted Scenes" section, only on the main "The Office" page. The FIRST deleted scene is simply the complete and unedited LAZY SCRANTON video (which seems a shoe-in for Jim's iPod this week). The second deleted scene shows Andy's first meeting with Kevin. Let's just say that Andy feels the cold, cold karmic sting of poetic justice. Rainn Wilson also posted a new "Schrute Space" entry. Jenna Fischer also did a live blog last night after the show. She was only online for 25 minutes, and she didn't really spill any new information... just fielded a lot of Jim/Pam questions. Check it out at the link above.
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Thu, 16 November 2006
Funniest part of the episode? The Andy/Dwight rivalry. Not only is he after Dwight's position in the office & dissin' the D-man's ride, he's also charming the chastity belt off of his girlfriend. The almost killed even this, though, in the "way too long" credits sequence. Least funniest part of the episode? Everything else. So I guess it's official-- Jim and Karen are "dating." This certainly wasn't the reunion the "HalpEesley" fans were hoping for, and it also seems like it's following along with the UK version... which is OK in and of itself. Like the last few episodes, this was definitely a plot mover. I hope that being settled officially in Scranton we can get on with the regular office- hijinx episodes we've come to know and love. I think Martin hit the nail on the head-- too much filler, not enough meat.
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Wed, 15 November 2006
People magazine just came out with it's annual "Sexy Men" issue, and our boy John Krasinski is on the list alongside such luminaries as Leonardo DiCaprio, Johnny Depp, Taye Diggs, Ashton Kutcher, and George Clooney (the 2006 winner).
![]() Now tell me somethin' I *DON'T* know, People Magazine!
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Wed, 15 November 2006
Some Jenna Fischer news:
She and husband James Gunn will be on LoveLine tonight, November 15th... Check it out if you're interested (and if you read this in time!). As Greg Daniels did last week, Jenna will be doing a live blog on NBC.com following the East Coast/Central airing of "The Merger" on November 16th. (which should be around 9:20pm/8:20pm). Personally, I haven't been a huge fan of NBC's blogs, but hey, you never know when a tasty bit of information might leak out. AND Jenna might respond to your question, so there's that.
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Mon, 13 November 2006
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Sat, 11 November 2006
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Fri, 10 November 2006
Just got done watching it... took me about 20 minutes to find the damn thing, so if you're stuck, try this:
Go to NBC.com, click on the "24/7" link, choose the "Prime Time" tab, select "The Office." and then FINALLY choose EPISODES. The producer's cut is presented in 4 parts. Aside from some incidental extra scenes, we get two large plotlines that were cut from the version that aired-- one dealing with Meredith, and one with Creed. Neither of which is really all that interesting... Poor Kate Flannery... her only big scene all season ends on the cutting room floor. Anyway, it's worth a re-watch.
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Thu, 9 November 2006
Anyone have any pre-show comments?
Don't forget-- the "Producer's Cut" will start streaming at 9pm PACIFIC time... also, Greg Daniels will be doing another live blog right after the episode airs in the Eastern/Central time zones (i.e. 9pm/8pm central). The first one wasn't all that great (too many comments from fans, not enough time or ability to address all of those comments on the part of the person being interviewed). Still, if you want to see it, go to NBC.com and click on the "live blog" link. If you miss the party, NBC posts the transcripts on the regular "The Office" web page. I hate to buy into needless hype, but Jenna Fischer saying this is the "best episode we've ever done" has me definitely intrigued.
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Wed, 8 November 2006
First up, is a rather short scene where Kevin tries to drum up business for "Scrantonicity" at next year's Diwali party. It's pretty short, and pretty pointless... good cut. The second scene, though, is hilarious. Michael calls Jan to explain why the entire office is leaving early for the party... Michael plays her like a violin, spinning her from point A (I am going to rip you a new one) all the way to point B (Why didn't you tell us? We could have chartered a bus!) in the span of 45 seconds. Masterful, big man... just masterful. Who says Michael doesn't know how to manipulate the PC system?
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Mon, 6 November 2006
The third deleted scene has Carole introducing herself to Ryan, and sharing an extremely awkward moment with Dwight. I know Nancy Walls is Steve Carell's real-life wife, but I'm just not a big fan of her acting style in this episode... it's just too self-consciously "twitchy." Maybe that's a side effect of dating Michael...
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Mon, 6 November 2006
She also gave this edict to the fans: "Finally, you MUST catch our show this Thursday night. I've already
seen it and it is THE BEST ONE we've ever done. I'm not kidding. It
is called "Branch Closing". Michael finds out that the Scranton branch
is being shut down. He and Dwight go to New York to try and save the
branch. The stuff they do together is the absolute funniest thing ever
on our show. And also the most touching. Meanwhile, the folks at
Stamford find out they have to absorb the Scranton folks. The entire
episode is amazing. I can't wait for you to see it. And...as if it
couldn't get better...Pam has a new hairstyle again. I won't tell you
what it is. I'll let you be surprised."
I am officially stoked for this week's episode.
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Mon, 6 November 2006
Wow... this is pretty big news. Not sure if I appreciate having to watch the show on the web, though. NBC'S 'THE OFFICE' WEB EVENT STREAMS ONLY ON NBC.COM "Producer's Cut" To Be Web-Exclusive Event On NBC.com On November 9th BURBANK, Calif. November 6, 2006 NBC's Emmy-winning comedy "The Office" (Thursdays, 8:30 9:00pm ET/PT) will offer fans a first-ever, web-exclusive "producer's cut" on November 9th. The episode will include additional scenes and extra footage not shown in the broadcast version. Viewers can log onto NBC.com at 9:00pm (PT) on November 9th to see the web-exclusive event. The announcement was made today by Vivi Zigler, executive vice president NBC digital entertainment and new media. "This is a first-of-its-kind and a real bonus for fans of 'The Office,'" said Zigler. "It's also a natural for this show which has continually pushed the envelope in the digital landscape. We're seeing an incredible audience reaction to the evolving digital extensions of our programming and anticipate this being one of their favorites." In the pivotal November 9th episode, Jan (Melora Hardin) tells Michael (Steve Carell) that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down and Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath. Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, B.J. Novak, David Denman, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein and Mindy Kaling also star, and Ed Helms ("The Daily Show"), Rashida Jones ("Wanted") and Charles Esten ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?") guest-star. Through October 29, "The Office" has averaged a 4.0 rating, 10 share in adults 18-49 and 8.5 million viewers overall, making it this Fall's #3 half-hour comedy on any network in adults 18-49. "The Office" is also primetime's most upscale comedy, with the highest concentration of homes with $100,000-plus incomes and highest median income for its 18-49 audience among network comedies. "The Office" has improved the Thursday 8:30pm half-hour for NBC by 14 percent versus the network's 18-49 average at this point last season. "The Office" has matched or improved upon its adult 18-49 lead-in from "My Name is Earl" with every first-run telecast this Fall.
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-- posted at: 6:24pm EDT
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Mon, 6 November 2006
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Sat, 4 November 2006
Long story short, I'm not sure when episode #6.0 will be recorded/posted. Now, don't freak out or anything :) but I just want to give you all a heads up in case it is perhaps later than usual. It still might be up on Sunday night as usual, but I can't promise anything. Thanks for your patience.
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Fri, 3 November 2006
Kristin Veitch over at TV Guide is reporting that original "The Office" creators Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant have turned their attention to the US version and have penned an episode set to air on November 30th. Titled "The Convict," the episode will revolve around Michael discovering that one of his new coworkers has a criminal past. Stay tuned... I'm sure the Daytona Beach News-Journal will soon declare it the "funniest episode ever!" (ah, sweet, sweet sarcasm...)
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Thu, 2 November 2006
Seems like there was some "hate" for this episode, or, if not HATE exactly, a lot of "eh, it was OK" kind of sentiment. I think my biggest let-down is the simple fact that this episode has been hyped as being all about Michael at a DIWALI celebration when in fact the actual party scenes were too few and far between. What did he really DO? Ok, he came in his Halloween costume, somehow (?) mistook "simosas" for "s'mores," askes one SORT OF inapropriate question to the Kapoors, and had fun dancing. Oh, and he also humiliated himself with Carole. But still... I certainly didn't find myself squirming at his behavior (except for that kiss/lean-in thing... brr!). I think this episode was striving to be like "The Christmas Party" or "The Booze Cruise," where the entire cast is placed inside a situation and we see their interactions with that situation as a backdrop. Part of why this episode perhaps didn't work as well as those other episodes is the simple fact that we kept breaking away from the party to go to Stamford-- we kept leaving that "bubble" and shifting over to another plot that wasn't really all that interesting (and leads to other strange questions, like "did Karen do this whole thing to have her way with Jim?" :) ). I know we are only a few weeks away from having Jim back in Scranton, so hopefully these kinds of things will work themselves out in the PS (post Stamford) era. The "outro" where Michael and Dwight performed a Diwali version of Adam Sandler's "The Chanukah Song" was also kind of funny, but really didn't seem to have a place in the actual world this episode took place in... it played more like an appreciative group of citizens applauding Steve Carell. Ah well... as I said, this is based on only one viewing... I'm sure I will find my opinion softening with repeated viewings. And Martin-- I'll take your challenge.
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-- posted at: 8:39am EDT
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