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Justin Spitzer & Aaron Kaplan Sell Detroit Auto Co. Comedy Pilot to NBC

August 31, 2013

Another The Office-esque single camera comedy is coming from former Office writer Justin Spitzer at NBC this time, instead of a municipal government department or an office supply company, it’ll be set in Detroit at an automotive company.

So, we guess that there will be a darker tone? We’d more confidently guess, by this move, that NBC isn’t done with single camera workplace comedies though.

The Series Finale of The Office Is Tonight

May 16, 2013

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After 9 seasons, the U.S. version of The Office is coming to a close. Tonight at 9PM on NBC, a one hour special series finale will air.

For some reason, this feels like the end of an era at NBC. We wonder what they’re next 200+ episodes sitcom will be (hopefully, Parks and Recreation).

B.J. Novak Scores Seven Figure Deal for Short Stories

April 12, 2013

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B.J. Novak Scores Seven Figure Deal for Short Stories

If you were lucky enough to catch Novak at UCB here in LA recently, you just got a nice preview of what is to come from this book deal.

10 Years Later, David Brent From The Office (UK) Is Producing Music?

March 16, 2013

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Ricky Gervais reprised his role, for Comic Relief, as the one and only David Brent who, of course, annoying the hell out of people. Somehow, a decade later, he’s producing rap music.

Watch now.

‘The Farm’, The Spin-off From ‘The Office’, Airs Tonight

March 14, 2013

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‘The Farm’, The Spin-off From ‘The Office’, Airs Tonight

Of course, it had to be revamped, but it’s interesting to think that this could have happened to so many spin-offs throughout the years.

NBC 9PM Tonight.

BBC Has The (UK) Office’s David Brent Returning For Comic Relief

March 1, 2013

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BBC Has The (UK) Office’s David Brent Returning For Comic Relief

This is video proof that somehow David Brent is coming back to TV for the Comic Relief special/has somehow worked his way into a recording studio.

May 10, 2011

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jonahray:

Number 87: ED HELMS

Bluegrass! The Office! Remote iPad control! A wide berth of topics to cure what ails ya (emotionally)! There’s a rap on the door of your heart…it’s Ed Helms!!! How could you turn him away? It’s. Just. Not. Possible. (audience “Awwwww”s, cue “Growing Pains” theme: “As Long as We’ve Got Each Other”, credits)

Nerdist and Ed Helms = Yes (only becaue I don’t know how to type a thumbs up).