OfficeTally

Here is the Tally I would have posted last weekend had I not spent so much time putting my set visit trip report together. :)

Items submitted April 14-20:

• Blog updates: Jenna — A blog mostly for the Los Angeles actor … plus some other stuff, Brian — No Parking for Chair Models, Schrute-Space — The Arrival of Spring, Creed Thoughts — Yetis and models.
• Article: Ricky Gervais will appear in the video game Grand Theft Auto IV.
• Article: John Krasinski appears in this month’s Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine.
• Article: Entertainment Weekly names Oscar Nuñez an incredibly awesome accountant.
• Article: Five Families boss “Cool Guy Paul” from last week’s episode ‘Chair Model’ really is named Paul Faust and really does own a business named Disaster Kits Limited!
• Audio: speaking of ‘Chair Model,’ call up 1-800-984-3672 (formerly Dwight’s flasher hotline) for a message from another Five Families boss, W.B. Jones.
• Audio: Kate Flannery’s interview with Adam Carolla.
• Audio: Melora Hardin talks about ‘Dinner Party’ and the spin-off.
• Game: check out Mental Floss’ Office quiz.
• Merchandise: buy the Michael & Dwight bobbleheads together and save $18! That’s like getting Dwight for only a buck! Offer ends April 25.

Tipsters: Katie, Robm, cervantes240, Tara, Theresa, SarSar

The next Weekend Tally will be posted this Sunday, April 27, and include items submitted April 21-27th.

• Blog update: Mindy — Sour Candies.
• Article: Hollywood panel discusses strike. The panel included The Office’s Executive Producer Greg Daniels, who said “The executives were so glad to see us … all I’m getting is a feeling of relief to be back to work. There’s a great spirit of gratitude for everyone on my show.”
• Article: Nesting With a Vengeance (and a Deadline). “Angela Kinsey, who plays Angela Martin on the television comedy “The Office,” is seven months pregnant and “trying to prioritize” all the improvements she is making on her 1950s single-story home in Los Angeles.”
• Article: Look To The Stars Asks Melora Hardin. Melora feels each person can make a difference to the world.
• Article: Sox-ing it to LA. Which Office cast members were in attendance at the exhibition game between the Red Sox and the Dodgers?
• Photos: “Joining other fellow comedians in reading excerpts from the book Comedy By The Numbers, special unannounced guest Kate Flannery showed up to lend her voice to the book reading.”
• Video: Mose is actually a teacher? Michael Schur turns up on ‘Miss Guided.’
• Spoiler updates: I’ve backfilled a few interesting spoiler tidbits, including information on the upcoming episode ‘Night Out’ and the possibility of new webisodes! Go to “Season 4 spoilers/news” in the sidebar. Over there. —–>
• Upcoming event: Craig Robinson plays a series of dates at Zanies Chicago, St. Charles, and Vernon Hills on May 8-10.
• Upcoming event: Brian Baumgartner participates in The American Century Championship golf tournament, July 8-13 at Edgewood Tahoe, NV.

For a complete listing of events, check out the OfficeTally Calendar.

Tipsters: liezl, Kim, Chillis

• Blog updates:
  Kevin’s No Country for Bald Men | Mindy’s Carol’s Daughter Candy Paint
• Article: Optimedia Measures TV’s Total Value. ‘The Office’ ranks an impressive 6th overall under this system.
• Article: Krasinski, Rudolph, Hines Team for Comedy.
• Article: Horton Hears a Who Q &A: Jim Carrey and Steve Carell.
• Article: Parents.com’s A Chat with Melora Hardin.
• Article: Parents.com’s Celeb Q&A: Steve Carell.
• Article: EW.com’s Reader Picks: TV Characters You’d Date — Jim | Pam/Karen.
• Photos: scans of John Krasinski from Best Life magazine.
• Video: Ed Helms appears in the trailer for Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay.
• Games: a new Office trivia game is due out later this year.
• OfficeTally site update: since a few bits of news are starting to trickle out about next season, I’ve created a Season 5 post. You can find it under “NOTABLE POSTS” in the sidebar.
• Fan report wanted: anybody attend the ‘The Craig Robinson Show’ with Seth Rogen and Kevin Smith at the Pittsburgh Improv last night? Send me a report!

Tipsters: Kim, Rachel, Allyson, Eileen

Our first post-strike Weekend Tally is a ginormous one. Thanks, tipstahs! :)

• Blog updates: B.J. | Kevin | Jenna | Angela 1 | Angela 2
• Article: ‘The Office’ writers get back to job.
• Article: Office star B.J. Novak talks about fame, the strike, and future episodes.
• Article: B.J. Novak Laughs at Himself.
• Article: Let it Rainn.
• Article: Ex ‘Daily Show’ dudes try on new roles.
• Article: Willie Wisely & Jenna Fischer: Kodak Moment.
• Article: Pam and Jim, not surprisingly, made it on to the ‘Top TV Couples’ lists at AOL (#16), Entertainment Weekly (#10), and MSN (#18).
• Article: Rashida Jones set to ‘Love’ Rudd.
• Article: Rashida Jones and Partner Launch LaLoo Clothing Line.
• Video: The Aimee Mann Christmas Trilogy, with a hilariously awkward appearance by John Krasinski at the two-minute mark.
• Video: Rainn Wilson conducts an emergency seance (around six minutes before the end of the clip).
• Video: Craig Robinson appears in the trailer for ‘Pineapple Express.’
• Award: Ken Whittingham has won a NAACP Image Award for Best Directing in a Comedy Series for his work on ‘Phyllis’ Wedding.’
• Voicemail: if you’re a YouMail user, you can set the Fun Run announcement as your outgoing message.
• Wallpaper: the Wallpaper Archive has been updated!
• Post updates: The ‘Get Smart’ Tally has been updated.
• Show appearance: Steve Carell appears on ‘The Oprah Winfrey Show’ this Monday, Feb. 18.
• Live appearance: B.J. Novak appears at Cornell University on March 29th.
• Live appearance: Ricky Gervais has added a new day to his U.S. tour — Friday, July 11th in Hollywood.
• Merchandise: Vance Refrigeration items are now available at the NBC Store. Don’t forget to use promo code officetallycom for 5% off!

Tipsters: Jackie, Chillis, PB&J, Kenna, Bry, Lindsay, Cher, Mike, sorano916, Jaimee, Megan, Rosa, Amy

• Blog updates: Kate | Brian | Angela (new slideshow of SAG Awards)
• Article: AskMen.com’s Top 99 Women of 2008 places Jenna Fischer at #98 and Rashida Jones at #77.
• Video: B.J. Novak reads ‘Wikipedia Brown’ at Northeastern University.
• Video: an oldie of Steve Carell and his wife Nancy Walls on The Daily Show’s ‘We Love Showbiz.’
• Live appearance: Mindy Kaling appears in Human Giant Live Tour Preview Show at the UCB Theatre in NYC on Feb. 11.
• Live appearance: Mindy Kaling appears in Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me at the UCB Theatre in NYC on Feb. 13.
• Live appearance: B.J. Novak performs at Cobb’s Comedy Club in San Francisco March 1-2.
• Live appearance: Kate Flannery performs in The Lampshades in various venues on Feb. 6 and 29.
• Merchandise: thanks to Tallyheads selling out The Office DVD Wall Calendar at WallDaddy.com, they sent this message: “Hello from Walldaddy.com. We are excited to see such good responses about our site and The Office products. Just for you guys here is a 20% off coupon to use on anything in our store — OT2008. Just redeem during check out! Hope you enjoy.” Check out Walldaddy.com’s other Office items here.

Tipsters: Matt, Mark, liezl, Marskye, Matt#2