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 updates: Jenna — A Quick Little Blog, Kate — Nights and Daze at The Office, Creed Thoughts.
• Press release: “Heroes,” “Chuck” And “The Office” Webisodes On NBC.com Beginning July ‘08.
• Article: Greg Daniels talks about the return of webisodes.
• Article: Steve Carell: Beyond “The Office.”
• Article: Angela Kinsey’s Down-Home Baby Shower.
• Article: M&C Interview: Angela Kinsey from ‘The Office.’
• Article: John Krasinski in Entertainment Weekly — scans of printed version | online version.
• Article: John Krasinski Takes the Field.
• Article: John Patterson meets John Krasinski.
• Article: behind the scenes of OfficeTally’s April Fool’s Day prank.
• Tally update: the ‘Get Smart’ Tally has been updated with some cool goodies!
• Photos: John Krasinski on ‘The Sauce.’
• Audio: if you are a Jim Rome Show subscriber, you can listen to his interview with John Krasinski.
• Video: John Krasinski on ‘Today.’
• Video: Melora Hardin on ‘Free Radio.’ ‘Free Radio’ is very much like ‘The Office’ — no laugh track, lots of cringeworthy moments, and a big boob of a main character, played by Lance Krall (who played Dwight’s sensei, Ira, in ‘The Fight’). In this clip, Melora appears about halfway through. When Lance silently reacts to Melora singing … well, it’s one of the funniest moments of the show!
• Video: John Krasinski on ‘The Sauce.’
• Contest: winners for the ‘Dan In Real Life’ DVD giveaway have been chosen!
• Game: play GoCross The Office, a new online game being run by GoCrossCampus (GXC), which was recently featured in the New York Times.
• Live appearance: Monday, April 7 — ‘The Office’ cast hosts The Armando Show, iO West, Los Angeles, CA.
• TV appearance: Thursday, April 10 — John Krasinski on ‘The Rachael Ray Show.’

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Tipsters: Andrea M, Mui, black cat, Austtin, Lou, Rachel, Rob

• Article: more details on Year One — a film co-written by The Office writers Lee Eisenberg and Gene Stupnitsky.
• Article: Charity’s work aligns with Rainn Wilson’s faith.
• Photo: Steve Carell, Master of All Media.
• Photo: John Krasinski parties in Vegas.
• Video: Angela hangs with Ed and Creed. Man, I miss this show.
• Video: The Office strike, speedpaint version.
• Merchandise: for the ultra-geeky Office fan.
• Vote: JAM needs your help.
• Upcoming event: B.J. Novak appears in ‘See You Next Tuesday’ at the UCB Theatre on Tuesday, January 8. This is a FREE event!
• Upcoming event: Tallyhead Secondrink reports that “Mindy [Kaling] and Craig [Robinson] will be performing stand-up at Ohio State University on Feb. 17. Unfortunately, it’s only for staff and students. I will try to send you a report when it happens, as there is supposed to be a Q & A after the show.”

Tipsters: Secondrink, Sue, Red, liezl, Michael, Jessica

This is a leetle one. A real leetle one.

• Article: Women’s Health Magazine interviews John Krasinski.
• Book: The Office and Philosophy: Scenes from the Unexamined Life will be released in March 2008.
• Contest reminder: the deadline for The OfficeTally Lolcat Contest is this Saturday, Dec. 1, 11pm PT. Judges include OTCR mods Matt and Jim Mosby, as well as Tori (of Tori’s Reviews).
• Video: check out Creed Bratton in the trailer for Just One of the Gynos. (NSFW)
• Live appearance: tickets go on sale at Christmas for Ricky Gervais’ appearances across the U.S. in July 2008, including NYC’s Madison Square Garden and the Kodak Theater in Hollywood.
• OfficeTally stuff: I have finally put together an About this site page, listing OT stats and highlights!

Tipsters: Dave, Jessica

• Blogs: Kate
• Article: MoviesOnline interviews Steve Carell about ‘Dan in Real Life.’
• Article: LiveJournal Office has scans of a Rolling Stone article about The Office’s staff who pull double duty as writers/actors.
• Website: a reminder that The Music of Dunder Mifflin website lists songs that appear in every episode.
• Video: Steve Carell and The Rock.
• Video: Creed Bratton plays guitar in The Grass Roots.
• Video: Office Invasion.
• Video: low-quality vid of Steve Carell and John Krasinski at the Bruins/Kings game on Friday (10/12) night at the Staples Center.
• Graphics: a ‘Launch Party’-inspired screensaver.
• Auction: bid on an Office set visit with Steve Carell! Minimum bid $1,000.
• Auction: bid on a little pink duck decorated by Melora Hardin.
• Live appearance: Angela Kinsey in ‘The Armando Show,’ iO West, Hollywood, CA. Oct. 15.
• Live appearance: Craig Robinson at The Laff Stop, Houston, TX. Oct. 17-20.
• Live appearance: Rainn Wilson at the Kelso Theatre Pub, Longview, WA. Nov. 17.
• Show appearance: Steve Carell appears on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ on Oct. 18, and ‘The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson’ on Oct. 30.

Tipsters: J, Brandy, Denise, Lisa, Ileana, Laura, Chris, NV, Alaina, kayla, Sara