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Overview
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Release Date:
24 March 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
America's stuck in (crossed out) on the office. morePlot:
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Based on the hit BBC series. full summaryAwards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 21 wins & 70 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(1193 articles)
Hollywood Hunks Battle for People's Choice Award (From The Insider. 10 November 2009, 10:01 AM, PST)
John Krasinski, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Zooey Deschanel: Cute-off!
(From EW.com - PopWatch. 10 November 2009, 6:00 AM, PST)
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Surpasses the brilliant original. more (390 total)US TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 6:30 PM | TBS | The Return | #3.13 | |
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 7:30 PM | Fox | Traveling Salesmen | #3.12 | more |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 15 of 69)| Steve Carell | ... | Michael Scott (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Rainn Wilson | ... | Dwight Schrute / ... (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| John Krasinski | ... | Jim Halpert / ... (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Jenna Fischer | ... | Pam Beesly (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| B.J. Novak | ... | Ryan Howard / ... (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Leslie David Baker | ... | Stanley Hudson / ... (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Brian Baumgartner | ... | Kevin Malone (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Angela Kinsey | ... | Angela Martin / ... (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Phyllis Smith | ... | Phyllis Lapin / ... (100 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Kate Flannery | ... | Meredith Palmer (99 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Mindy Kaling | ... | Kelly Kapoor (94 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Creed Bratton | ... | Creed Bratton / ... (92 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Oscar Nuñez | ... | Oscar Martinez (89 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Paul Lieberstein | ... | Toby Flenderson (88 episodes, 2005-2009) | |
| Ed Helms | ... | Andy Bernard (65 episodes, 2006-2009) |
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The Office: An American Workplace (USA) (working title)The Office: US Version (Australia)
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1.78 : 1 moreSound Mix:
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Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Australia:G (one episode) | Finland:K-18 (self applied) (DVD) (2006) | Singapore:M18 (season 3) | USA:TV-14 (some episodes) | USA:TV-PG (Some episodes) | New Zealand:M (season 3) | New Zealand:M (seasons 1-3)Filming Locations:
Chandler Valley Center Studios - 13927 Saticoy Street, Van Nuys, Los Angeles, California, USA moreFun Stuff
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There are some changes in the set between the first season and the subsequent ones. The exterior of the building is completely different in the first season than what's used after. Also, the wall in between Michael's office and the conference room (the one Andy punches a hole in) is much thinner in the first season. moreQuotes:
Michael Scott: A lot of the people here don't get trophies very often, like Meridith or Kevin. I mean who's gonna give Kevin an award, Dunkin' Donuts? moreSoundtrack:
The Office Theme moreFAQ
Where is Scranton?What ringtone does Michael have on his cell phone?
What is Andy's ringtone in "The Return"?
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After reading all of the horrible reviews coming from the UK, I felt the strong desire to comment. I learned that most of the reviewers bashing it have only seen a few (at most) episodes from the first season - many haven't seen it at all, and are simply bashing it because of an overwhelming sense of pride in the original. I'd be surprised if this review isn't skimmed over and marked unhelpful by them. Obviously I'm not speaking to all the British, but the majority that unfairly judge this show with little to no basis in the truth.
This whole fanaticism is juvenile and petty. The casts of the US and UK versions love each show. Ricky Gervais even wrote and executive produced a few episodes of the US version. Open your minds, people! Most of the US fans KNOW that it's based on a British version. It has gotten the credit it deserves for being a brilliant and hilarious show.
But the American version is also brilliant and hilarious. I've read comments ranging from 'bad acting' to 'direct copy', neither of which are true. The first season may have had its borrowed bits, but that was to get it on its feet. The second and third seasons have proved that it is a show entirely on its own, with scenarios and characters having NOTHING to do with the UK version at all. The acting is just as convincing and real as the UK version.
I've even read that Michael Scott is devoid of David Brent's humanity! In actuality, Michael Scott is shown as far more human than David Brent, who was more manipulative (albeit, poorly) and heartless. The US version still has the cruel elements of the UK version, but it balances these awkward, painful moments with tender, human moments, which makes it more enjoyable and watchable.
As for the humor, each show has its own moments of subtlety, detail, absolutely outrageous moments, awkwardness, pain, cuteness, ridiculousness, and vulgarity. The UK version was groundbreaking. But instead of blindly basing your opinions on bias and arrogance, see the US version for what it is - a brilliant, brighter version that, in its first season, simply used the framework of the original (the characters and basic situations) to get started with.
This is the funniest, smartest American television show in recent history besides Arrested Development. Not since Seinfeld has a show made me laugh so hard and smile so much. These three shows get better with each viewing and are great because there's so many levels of humor, from the apparent outrageousness to the minute details that are noticed after repeated viewings and are often funnier than the surface material.