Archive: May 2009

The Weekend Tally

Sunday, May 31st, 2009 | 15 comments

Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, staff, and fans for the week ending May 31.

• Blog update: Jenna Fischer — Paper towels.
• Article: Daemon’s TV interviews Amy Ryan.
• Article: ‘The Office’ funnyman Ed Helms gets blotto and goes blank in ‘The Hangover.’
• Photo: Mindy Kaling celebrates an early birthday in Las Vegas.
• Video: two new Office parodies performed by Michael Yanoska and friends.
• Merchandise: Tallyhead ‘Abbey in PA’ reports “my friend works at Kmart in Ephrata, PA, (southeastern PA) and they have some Office items similar to the ones they had at Target. She got me a Dwight notepad with the tan background and the tasks/complaints headers for 99 cents.”
• Upcoming events: check out the OfficeTally Calendar (click the “calendar” link in the upper right corner of this page) for this week’s live appearances by Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery, plus TV appearances by John Krasinski!
• Contest: the folks over at the Northern Attack fansite is holding their annual Summer Hiatus Contest. Starts tomorrow!
• The Annex: this isn’t related to The Office in any way, but since you now have some spare time, may I recommend some other TV shows —
  1) Glee doesn’t officially air until the fall, but the fabulous pilot episode is out there (including a free iTunes download). I’ve watched it more than five times now. If you’re a Renthead, you have an inkling of my obsession with this show.
  2) Free Radio (starring Lance Krall, who played Dwight’s sensei Ira in Season 2′s ‘The Fight’) “is an original, improvised comedy show set in a fictional radio station, and celeb guests come on the show playing themselves.” It’s a hilarious trainwreck of a show! The Office’s Angela Kinsey, Melora Hardin, and Ed Helms have all appeared as guests. Season 2 just ended, but you can watch the episodes online at VH1.

Amazon Spring TV Sale

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 | 2 comments

Amazon is holding a Spring TV Sale, with discounts on Seasons 1-4 of ‘The Office’:

The Office Season 1 DVD
List price $29.98 Now $17.99 40% off
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25

The Office Season 2 DVD
List price $49.98 Now $28.49 43% off
FREE Super Saver Shipping

The Office Season 3 DVD
List price $49.98 Now $29.99 40% off
FREE Super Saver Shipping

The Office Season 4 DVD
List price $49.98 Now $29.99 40% off
FREE Super Saver Shipping

See all DVDs on sale on the Spring TV Event page.

The Spring TV Event ends June 2nd.

‘The Office’ fan reports

Friday, May 29th, 2009 | 8 comments

I get a lot of awesome emails from Office fans. Whether it’s a report on meeting their favorite Office staff member or fellow fans, it’s all about celebrating The Office!

• Leonora meets Ed Helms at ‘The Hangover’ screening.
• Jaci meets John Krasinski at ‘Away We Go’ screening.
• Michelle meets Paul Feig at Festival of Books.
• Stapler meets Kate Flannery at ‘The Lampshades’ show.
• Amy reports on ‘the girls from Paley Center.’

Thank you, Tallyheads, for sharing your stories! :)

The Office Webisodes: Blackmail

Thursday, May 28th, 2009 | 42 comments

The Office webisode series “Blackmail” was written by Jonathan Hughes and Nate Federman, and directed by B.J. Novak. It debuted on NBC.com May 7th.

Episode 4

Final installment!

Previously posted clips on the next page.

The Office Set Visit 2009: Day 2

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 | 26 comments

(To see all my 2009 set visit reports, go to the INDEX.)

SUMMARY

• Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2009
• Scenes filmed: various generic picnic shots, Michael meets Holly/A.J., Stanley’s TH “I don’t usually enjoy the theater,” Scranton vs. Buffalo volleyball game
• Locations: Malibu picnic grounds
• Call times: crew 6:30am, shooting 7am, Buffalo employees 5:30am (holy crap)

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Auction: meet Steve Carell on The Office set!

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 | 13 comments

UPDATE: winning bid over $17,000!

Charitybuzz is auctioning off a visit to The Office set to meet Steve Carell!

Listing description: Visit to the “video room” to watch the filming of “The Office” and meet Steve Carell and other available cast members. Takes place in LA. Valid for 2 people for one year, based on availability. Transportation and lodging are not included.

I contacted The Office staff and they verified the auction is legitimate. They also mentioned a set tour is included!

Proceeds benefit the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights.

The auction ends May 28th.

Link: Bid on auction to meet Steve Carell on The Office set

P.S. Past set visit auctions have typically gone for over $10,000, so be prepared!

Ed Helms on ‘David Letterman’

Sunday, May 24th, 2009 | 16 comments

The Office’s Ed Helms appeared on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ on Thursday night.

Tipster: Zach D.

Mindy Kaling on ‘Craig Ferguson’

Friday, May 22nd, 2009 | 10 comments

The Office’s Mindy Kaling appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson tonight.

Tipsters: John, holly flaxseed

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