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Length: | 135 minutes (2 hours 15 minutes) | MPAA Rating: | TV-PG | Sorting Category: | TV Show |
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Synopsis: A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium.
Reaction: A fair beginning to a great series. It takes a little while to really find its groove, but it's amazing how strongly it starts out.
Personal Rating: 7/10 |
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Random Trivia For This Title: - Some of the video used in the opening theme song specifically the exterior shot of the building was taken by John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski and his friends in their Jeep. John had just gotten the part and was coming out for shooting.
- In the episode {The Alliance}, Meredith is said to be an accountant. This is the only instance in which she has this job, as she becomes the Supplier Relations Representative for the remainder of the show.
- Paul LiebersteinPaul Lieberstein, a writer for [The Office], was suggested to play HR Director Toby Flenderson by B.J. NovakB.J. Novak, who plays Ryan Howard and writes for the show as well. The role was meant to be a one-time appearance, since Lieberstein had never acted before, and never actually wanted to because of his quiet, reserved personality. However, NBC President [?] Kevin Reilly saw the episode where Toby appeared and reportedly said "That red-haired guy is terrific, we should see more of him." Toby then became a recurring character, and the cast and crew have repeatedly lavished praise on Lieberstein's acting abilities, and he has allowed the role to expand somewhat while remaining abashed by the attention it's brought to him. Notably, Toby has no or few lines or story presence in any episode that Paul LiebersteinPaul Lieberstein writes or directs.
- On the episode {Basketball}, Michael's line, "Try not to look too gay on the court", was improvised. The look on John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski's face is genuine.
- According to the commentary on Season 1 Episode 5, {Basketball}, the scene in which Jim is hit in the face by Roy was an accident and real. David DenmanDavid Denman (Roy) backed into John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski (Jim), and hit him in the face, resulting in John bleeding. The cameras kept rolling and they kept the shot in the show. But, as a result of the injury, a photo shoot scheduled for the next day had to be canceled because John's lip was so swollen.
- B.J. NovakB.J. Novak was cast as Ryan Howard after Greg DanielsGreg Daniels watched his stand-up act.
- When John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski (Jim Halpert) got the role of Jim, the first thing he asked the casting director was "did Jenna get the role?" Similarly, when Jenna FischerJenna Fischer got the job, the first thing she asked the casting director was about John getting the role.
- As part of {Diversity Day}'s B story involving Jim's failed attempt to secure a major sale, show creator Greg DanielsGreg Daniels suggested as a broad general idea that Jim should have a nice quiet moment with Pam (his future great love and wife) and listed some ways to achieve this. One idea Daniels put down was for Jim and Pam to both be in the conference room during Michael Scott's presentation and for a tired Pam to rest her head on Jim's shoulder, making him visibly happy. To Daniels' amusement, episode writer B.J. NovakB.J. Novak immediately took this specific example and wrote it into the final shooting script.
- In the very first episode, Dwight can be heard singing the song 'Little Drummer Boy' which we later find out is Angela's favorite song.
- On the episode {Health Care}, the coal mine employee Michael speaks with over the phone is the voice of Creed BrattonCreed Bratton.
- In the Pilot, Michael asks Ryan, the temp, if he has ever seen "Punk'd" (right before Michael tricks Pam into thinking she is fired). B.J. NovakB.J. Novak began his career as a cast member of "Punk'd".
- On the episode {Diversity Day} When Ryan (B.J. NovakB.J. Novak) is downloading and watching episodes of [Chappelle's Show] on Pam's (Jenna FischerJenna Fischer) computer, he says to Jim (John KrasinskiJohn Krasinski) "She's kinda cute don't you think?", referring to a girl in one of the videos (Jim actually thinks Ryan is referring to Pam). Jim's girlfriend in Season 3, Karen (Rashida JonesRashida Jones), played characters in two episodes of [Chappelle's Show], before appearing on [The Office]..
- In his book "The Bassoon King", Rainn WilsonRainn Wilson said that his favorite exchange from his entire time as Dwight Schrute came in the episode {The Alliance} when Dwight offered Jim the titular deal and Jim immediately and enthusiastically accepted it.
- Before becoming cast members on [The Office], both Larry WilmoreLarry Wilmore and Steve CarellSteve Carell were correspondents on [The Daily Show].
- The plaque on Pam's desk reads 'Receptionist' in the opening credits but throughout the show it says 'Reception'
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Episode List: | Episode Name | Year | Disc Order | Directors | Writers | Synopsis | Reaction | IMDB | Personal Rating | Pilot | 2005 | 1 | Ken Kwapis | Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant Greg Daniels | The premiere episode introduces the boss and staff of the Dunder-Mifflin paper company in Scranton, Pennsylvania in a documentary about the workplace. | A bit of a rocky start when compared to what the show eventually becomes, but still a very well done episode. | 7.5 | 6 | Diversity Day | 2005 | 2 | Ken Kwapis | B.J. Novak | Michael's off color remark puts a sensitivity trainer in the office for a presentation, which prompts Michael to create his own. | Definitely showcases the uncomfortable humor that comes up so frequently in this show. | 8.3 | 7 | Health Care | 2005 | 3 | Ken Whittingham | Paul Lieberstein | Michael leaves Dwight in charge of picking the new healthcare plan for the staff, with disastrous results ahead. | Oh my goodness, I just want to throttle Michael and Dwight in this episode. | 7.9 | 7 | The Alliance | 2005 | 4 | Bryan Gordon | Michael Schur | Just for a laugh, Jim agrees to an alliance with Dwight regarding the downsizing rumors. | A seriously fun episode. | 8.1 | 8 | Basketball | 2005 | 5 | Greg Daniels | Greg Daniels | Michael and his staff challenge the warehouse workers to a basketball game with a bet looming over both parties. | Good fun. | 8.3 | 7 | Hot Girl | 2005 | 6 | Amy Heckerling | Mindy Kaling | Michael is just one of the many male staff who start vying for the attention of an attractive saleswoman in the office. | A great end to a wonderful series' freshman season. | 7.8 | 7 |
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