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Paul, an assistant Sunday editor for the Boston Globe, sent in these links for a "tour of Scranton" piece that they did with Mindy Kaling back during the convention.Says Paul:"At the recent Office Convention, we got Mindy Kaling to show us Scranton -- the only thing is she'd never been there before. It's so funny. Here are the links. Both the story and slide show (which is partly narrated by Mindy) are so fun. We get all her first takes on the Radisson, Steamstown Mall, Poor Richard's ("a bitchin' bar''), Cooper's, and a bunch of other places (Alfredo's Pizza Cafe, University of Scranton etc etc). We also get the lowdown on the local urban legend of where the "real' Dunder Mifflin is.Here's the LINK to the story, and to the AUDIO SLIDE SHOW (the stuff at Poor Richard's is the best, and you'll never listen to John Mellencamp the same way again)"Thanks for the links, Paul! The weird thing is, I was IN the food court of the Steamtown Mall when Mindy walked in-- I looked over and did a double-take as she was suddenly a few feet from me, posing next to the Scranton sign.
As confirmed with US magazine this past week, Angela Kinsey's "people" have revealed that the actress is indeed pregnant. Due in May, Kinsey and husband Warren Lieberstein have apparently been "trying for some time." Congratulations to one of the nicest people in television.That aside, this also brings up a lot of possibilities as to what would have happened during the season to cover up or explain her real-life pregnancy. Would they have just dressed her in bulky sweaters and had her carry a lot of boxes in front of herself, or would they have written it into the show somehow? Would this have brought Angela and "D" back together? Somehow, I just can't imagine Dwight spawning. But I suppose stranger things have happened...
Looking to make it a "Dunder Mifflin" Christmas this year? Perhaps a fluffy robe, a fun run wristband, a Michael Scott bobblehead, or a warehouse shirt will make your Hanukkah happier? Maybe a set of DM golfballs will help make it a crazy Kwanzaa? Regardless of what holiday you celebrate, the NBC/Universal store is now offering free shipping for orders over $50 from now until November 30th.Enter code BLACKFRI at check-out.
The NBC auctions site went live yesterday, and some of the items are already through the roof (as predicted, the paintings from HEROES are currently fetching several thousand dollars, with two weeks left to run).Most of the THE OFFICE items are more reasonable than that, but they're still in the $150-250 range. I guess if you really want to own Roy's warehouse shirt, this is your big chance.Michael's Watch Michael's Hawaiian Style Convention Shirt Dunder Mifflin "Fun Run" T-Shirt Roy's Dunder Mifflin Warehouse Shirt Dunder Mifflin Polo Convention Shirt
1. Rainn Wilson performed a charity one man show in Longview, WA last Saturday. There's a WRITE UP here.2. Why can't NBC simply show older episodes of THE OFFICE during the strike? The Star-Ledger explains.3. What's going to fill THE OFFICE's time slot now that all the new episodes have been exhausted? Celebrity Apprentice. Sigh.4. The NEW YORK TIMES has an interesting article about how ABC and the producers of LOST have already made deals for internet material similar to the terms the WGA is currently fighting for. 5. The cast of SNL put on a live benefit performance this past weekend at the UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE theater in NYC. Hosted by Michael Cera, and featuring a mix of old and "un-airable" sketches, all money raised went to support the "below the line" staff that had been let go (the $20 tickets were reportedly going for as much as $300 each). According to the New York Times, Johnny K. was in the audience.A live performance of a 30 ROCK episode was scheduled for last night in the same theater.
Episode # 34 of THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID finds both Matt and his surprise guest host enjoying a quick match of table tennis. Michael in the middle? When Jan sues Dunder Mifflin, Michael once again finds himself balanced between sexy- Scylla and corporate- Charybdis. Side with Jan, the love of his life, or with BFF boss Ryan (who's just as sexy as Jan, but in a different way)? Decisions, decisions... at least Flenderson's got his back. Meanwhile, Kelly's talked her last smack, and Pam's fed up with the floppy hair girl she dates losing to Darryl at ping pong. Will Jim step up to defend Pam's honor? Only Zoran Primorac knows for sure. Incidental music provided by the Podshow Podsafe Music Network. Email us at TWSSpodcast @ gmail.com, or leave a comment on our blog page at TWSSpodcast. com. iTunes reviews are always appreciated! Help spread the word!
Sort of old news, I guess, but the cast of THE OFFICE was informed Thursday that their contracts would be suspended (under the terms of the SAG contract) for five weeks. During these five weeks, they'll be receiving 50% of their normal salary.During a work stoppage, the studio has a contractual right to either suspend with full pay, suspend with half pay, or release the actors from their contracts so they can seek other employment (with the understanding that they will all be rehired after the stoppage ends). Obviously, the studios don't want to release the actors completely, and I'm sure most (if not all) of the actors don't want to leave. Hopefully all of this will help put pressure on the two sides to reach an agreement as soon as possible.
As most of our favorite shows have shut down or WILL be shutting down very soon, things are beginning to look rather bleak. Last week, rhetoric was flying on both sides of the picket lines: reports came out saying the negotiations were further apart than ever, the IATSE (the union for the "below the line" workers in the industry) started blaming the WGA for their putting people out of work, cats and dogs were living together... it was mass hysteria.Breaking through those dark clouds is one bit of hope-- the WGA and the studios have agreed to come back to the negotiating table on November 26th. Originally, the studios were refusing to resume talks unless the strike was called off, but they've since relented. Two surveys conducted last week showed that more than 60% of those surveyed supported the WGA, while less than 10% supported the studios' position. Do the studios care? Probably not, but as we like to say around here, every little bit helps.Let's hope for the best. See Variety for full article details.
Looks like NBC is jumping on the eBay wagon: Starting November 19th, they will begin auctioning off various items and props as seen on your favorite NBC shows (including THE OFFICE). Apparently each auction will last for two weeks, with new items being added for each new round.What's up this time?"Get your time card out and punch into The Office. If you've been admiring Michael's Timex watch or those stylish warehouse shirts, now's your chance to bid on items used by your favorite Office workers."Another item for an upcoming auction? Michael's "lucky tie."I doubt most of us will be able to afford these things, but keep in mind that a portion of the auction's proceeds will benefit the United Way and its various partner organizations.
It's with a tear in my eye and a lump in my throat that I post this description for tonight's season finale (??) "The Deposition." Sounds like it's ripe for many uncomfortable moments, and Jan & Michael surely have much dirty laundry that will be aired (JamaicaJanSunPrincess anyone?).From NBC.com:THE DEPOSITION 9/8c TV14 11.15.2007 SUE CRAZY IN THE OFFICE--Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) finds himself between a rock and a hard place when Jan (Melora Hardin) sues Dunder Mifflin and Michael is deposed as a witness. Meanwhile, Kelly (Mindy Kaling) trash-talks Pam (Jenna Fischer) after Darryl (Craig Robinson) beats Jim (John Krasinski) at ping-pong. Rainn Wilson, B.J. Novak, Leslie David Baker, Ed Helms, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Angela Kinsey, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein, and Creed Bratton also star. Post your comments below!
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