Archive: August 2006

Reminder: Rainn on Leno tonight

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 | 3 comments

Just a reminder that Rainn Wilson appears on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ tonight.

This is a repeat of his July 20th appearance, resplendent in Miami Vice garb and stubble.

Colin Farrell and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers also appear.

David Brent teaches Microsoft values

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2006 | 3 comments

I don’t normally post items related to the original BBC version of “The Office,” but this was too good to pass up.

A Microsoft UK employee (Stephen Merchant) interviews David Brent (Ricky Gervais), former manager of Wernham Hogg paper products in Slough, for his insights on corporate culture and career development.

Even though these videos were produced back in 2003, I just received notice of them today, through the article ‘The Office’ visits Microsoft’s office in PC Advisor.

• The Office Values Part 1 video (20 min)
• The Office Values Part 2 video, “Realising Potential” (17 min)

David’s insights into Nelson Mandela and Stephen Hawking are thought-provoking, to say the least. And please make sure to watch until the end of both videos.

Prism DuroSport t-shirt recall

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 | 7 comments

As OfficeTally has publicized the Prism DuroSport music player in the past, we would be remiss to not relay the company’s latest announcement to recall its t-shirts:

An excerpt from the recall announcement:

Two specific product “defects” have been claimed. One leads to a very slight skin rash, while the other involves the actual shape of the shirt — it is possible that we may have inadvertently shipped dog shirts to a few of our human customers.

Read Prism DuroSport’s full recall announcement here. OT applauds the Prism DuroSport folks for stepping up and doing the right thing.

P.S. You can find a very logical explanation for the dog shirts here.

Emmy good luck cake

Tuesday, August 22nd, 2006 | 6 comments

On behalf of excited Office fans everywhere, a good luck cake was delivered to The Office set today:

Jenna Fischer proclaimed: “It tasted really good. I mean, like, it was amazing. Have you had cake from this place before? If not, treat yourself to one. Amazing!”

For all the details, head on over to GMMR. (And thanks to Wendy for being the mastermind and project manager for putting this together!)

Reminder: Jenna on Conan tonight

Monday, August 21st, 2006 | 2 comments

Jenna Fischer appears on ‘Late Night with Conan O’Brien’ tonight.

This is a repeat of her March 2nd appearance, and also includes Bob Costas and Dwayne Perkins.

Jenna relays a pretty funny story about her short stint as an International Spice Girl.

Fortune talks to Dwight Schrute

Sunday, August 20th, 2006 | 4 comments

Dwight Schrute offers Fortune Magazine his typically sage advice on getting ahead in corporate America (Rainn Wilson makes a brief appearance at the end of the interview).

An excerpt:

I’m sure as a young person climbing the corporate ladder you’re a big Fortune reader …

Absolutely. I love their articles in Fortune that have to do with pirate ships that have sunk off of Barbados. Abandoned gold mines that still have a great deal of treasure in them in the Congo. And ruins in Peru … Oh wait a minute, that’s Fortune Hunter Magazine.

Read more of Getting ahead at ‘The Office’ here.

Thanks to GMMR for the tip!

Battle for the Bobblehead winner!

Sunday, August 20th, 2006 | 9 comments

I am very pleased to announce that Lauren wins the Battle for the Bobblehead!

Lauren’s winning entry (#25):

Who has two plastic thumbs and loves OfficeTally? This guy!

Short, sweet, and includes a show quote and a plug for OfficeTally. Can’t get much better than that. :)

Congratulations, Lauren! You will receive The Office Prize Pack (courtesy of NBC), consisting of a Dwight Schrute Bobblehead and an Employee of the Month t-shirt. I will send you an email with more details, so watch your inbox!

I enjoyed reading each and every entry, and here are a few others that cracked me up …

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Ricky Gervais talks about The Office

Sunday, August 20th, 2006 | 4 comments

Entertainment Weekly speaks to Ricky Gervais about some of his current projects. Ricky also talks a little bit about the The Office:

Are you pleased with the way the American version of The Office has evolved into its own show?

It’s my favorite sitcom. You try to make shows that you want to watch. I did with The Office, I’m doing it now with Extras. It’s the show you wish someone else had made, but I had to make it. With the American Office, it’s the best of both worlds because someone else made it, and it’s just how I wanted it. So it’s a joy.

Read more of EW’s interview with Ricky Gervais here.

Thanks to Matthew for sending this in!

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