Topic: The Office

This Is How Everyone on 'The Office' Will Die

Vulture

Today in viral videos, The Office gets a Six Feet Under sendoff, Diddy goes Downton, and possibly the only time that quadruplets can be delightful.

By Richard Lawson

May 16, 2013

The Unfulfilled Promise of 'The Office'

NBC's long-running, quietly groundbreaking sitcom The Office ends its gentle roller coaster of a run tonight, capping off nine season. Will we miss The Office? Sure. But I think what we really should celebrate, or mourn, is what The Office represented, an era in television it helped usher in that seems, much to our dismay, nearly over.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

May 8, 2013

John Krasinski's Version of Multitasking: Melting Hearts While Lip-Syncing

Today in viral videos: John Krasinski proves there is life beyond The Office, a Thai pile driver, and all the grammar mistakes you've ever made. 

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By Richard Lawson

May 7, 2013

The Call Sheet

Michael Bay Is Coming to Television

Today in show business news: TNT is now in the Michael Bay business, Andrew Garfield books a prestigious role, and another movie musical is in the works.

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By Richard Lawson

May 6, 2013

The Call Sheet

Alec Baldwin Goes Bust On Broadway

Today in show business news: Alec Baldwin's latest Broadway play is closing early, Steve Carell returns to The Office, Winona Ryder is making a comeback, and The Newsroom goes back in time again.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 7, 2013

'The Office' Will End on May 16, Possibly NBC Shortly Thereafter

NBC has set a date for the finale of its venerable comedy series The Office, the one true ratings hit in the network's well-respected but fading Thursday night comedy bloc. It will come to an end on May 16.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Nov 28, 2012

Hey, You Guys! 'The Goonies' and 'The Hobbit' Have a Mashup

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Esther Zuckerman

Sep 21, 2012

'The Office' Ratings Are Fading Fast

Perhaps The Office has been working a little too long. Over at Vulture Margaret Lyons reports that the long-running NBC show had its lowest rated season premiere ever on Thursday, bringing in only 4.32 million viewers to kick off its ninth season.

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By Richard Lawson

Aug 28, 2012

'The Mindy Project' Pilot Has Us a Little Worried

I've watched Mindy Kaling's new Fox sitcom The Mindy Project (currently streaming on Hulu) twice now, trying to figure out just where this once-promising sitcom goes wrong.

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By Adam Martin

Aug 21, 2012

'The Office' Finally Decides to Close For Business

After a mass cast exodus in spring, capped by the departure of B.J. Novak, Variety has word that The Office will finally end after this season.

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By Richard Lawson

Jul 3, 2012

The Call Sheet

'Hunger Games' Has Its Johanna Mason

Today: Jena Malone heads into battle, Spider-Man is gonna be one rich kid, and Dunder Mifflin may have a new employee.

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By Richard Lawson

Jun 27, 2012

Now That B.J. Novak Is Leaving, Let's Just Cancel 'The Office'

Word is out today, via TV Guide's Michael Schneider, that B.J. Novak, a writer and costar on NBC's The Office, is leaving the show effective pretty much immediately. Yikes, is there anyone left on this show?

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By Richard Lawson

May 10, 2012

The Call Sheet

Conan and Letterman, Together Again

 Two old talk show pals reunite, NBC is keeping people employed and Dunder Mifflin, and Charlize Theron sounds funny.

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By Richard Lawson

Apr 13, 2012

The Call Sheet

Hey, That Dog Has a Blog

Disney gives a blog to a dog, Nancy Meyers and Tina Fey are looking for an old man, and Pauly D is very very rich.

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By Richard Lawson

Feb 28, 2012

The Call Sheet

The Return of Cuba Gooding Jr.

Cuba downsizes, James Spader downsizes himself, and Keaton and Redford are together at least

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By Richard Lawson

Jan 26, 2012

The Dwight Schrute Show and Other Bad Spin-Off Ideas

The Office might be getting a spin-off. But, what the hell, spin away, everyone! In fact, don't stop there. There is so much spin-off potential all over TV! Here are some ideas.

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By Richard Lawson

Dec 9, 2011

What We Watched

'The Office' Makes It Work

This Steve Carell-free season of The Office started off wobbly, but is finding its footing.

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By Richard Lawson

Nov 28, 2011

The Call Sheet

The Fall of Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel takes a stumble, NBC teases 'Smash,' and then they sell some paper.

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By Dino Grandoni

Nov 28, 2011

Fake TV Copy Paper Now Real

Staples, the main big-box competitor of Michel Scott and co. in The Office universe, will start selling Dunder-Mifflin branded paper. Office fans must be giddy with the irony -- through it's hard to image them rushing to buy reams

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By Ray Gustini

Oct 13, 2011

Your Babies Will Be Baffled by Magazines

Plus: There's an unlimited supply of goodwill for Anna Faris

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By Ray Gustini

Aug 17, 2011

Brian Grazer Won't Abandon His Wildly Impractical 'Dark Tower' Adaptation

Plus: 'Sex & the City' prequel may be coming soon to a network near you

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By Ray Gustini

Jul 6, 2011

James Spader Is Finally, Officially Joining 'The Office'

But the guessing game about who'll replace Steve Carell continues

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By Erik Hayden

Jun 27, 2011

Grading Candidates for 'Office' Manager

James Spader will be a regular next season, but won't be Michael Scott's replacement

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By Ray Gustini

May 10, 2011

The Smart Set

Arnold and Maria Split; Buffett Interviews with Dunder Mifflin

Plus: Tom Brady basks in private equity

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By Ray Gustini

Apr 28, 2011

Steve Carell Is a Living Saint

Why everyone loves the exiting 'Office' performer

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