The Office Review: "Training Day" (Episode 7.20)
The last time we saw the Dunder Mifflin gang, they were leaving us all misty-eyed after Michael’s adorable proposal to Holly. How quickly things shift: this week, The Office traded sentimentality for belly-laughs as Will Ferrell began his run as regional manager.... read more
Found in: TV, Reviews10 Great American Adaptations of British TV Shows
Some people may be surprised by how many successful American TV shows originated in the U.K. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Office to Air Star-Studded Season Finale
As both The Office season finale and Steve Carell’s last hurrah draw near, the question on everyone’s mind is “Who will serve as Michael Scott’s successor?” The number of candidates seems to be growing, as three more stars have been added to the list, including Ray Romano, James Spader and British comedienne Catherine Tate.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe Office Review: "Garage Sale" (Episode 7.19)
So…where do we go from here?... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsNBC Renews The Office, Community and Parks and Recreation
NBC plans to bring back comedy favorites The Office, Community, and Parks and Recreation.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsThe Office Review: "Todd Packer" (Episode 7.17)
Another week, another baby step toward maturity from Mr. Michael Scott.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsThe Office Review: "Threat Level Midnight" (Episode 7.16)
Michael Scott’s days at Dunder Mifflin are numbered. We don’t yet know how or why he’ll leave, but every week, he’s taken strides toward becoming a mature adult, giving us the sense that we’re edging nearer to the end of his journey. This week was an opportunity for us to take a look back and see exactly how far he’s come.... read more
Found in: TV, Reviews30 Rock Leads Nominees for Comedy Central Awards
Comedy Central recently unveiled its nominees for its inaugural Comedy Awards, and 30 Rock leads with seven nominations; The Office and Modern Family each came away with four.... read more
Found in: Industry, NewsThe Office Review: "PDA" (Episode 7.15)
Ahh, PDA. Those stolen kisses, loving glances and forever entangled fingers can be a little hard to take for the rest of us — especially on Valentine’s Day, when we sad singletons are forced to ponder our own relationship failings. As a general rule, public displays of affection are uncalled for. They’re inappropriate. But as we saw on this week’s Office, they can also be kind of great.... read more
Found in: TV, ReviewsThe Office Review: "The Search" (Episode 7.14)
You can only run so far with an “Office cast as The Beatles” comparison before it starts to fall apart. You’ve got to mull over whether Jim’s biting wit makes him a John or if the cuteness factor makes him more of a Paul. Then there’s the question of where all the others fit in (after all, with such a large cast, an Arcade Fire analogy might be more apropos). One thing is certain, however: Michael Scott is the Ringo of The Office, and tonight was his Hard Day’s Night.... read more
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