Archive: Michael Schur

Q&A with Michael Schur: Part 1

Thursday, February 26th, 2009 | 86 comments

[During our online chat with Mindy Kaling this past Tuesday, she mentioned an interview with Mike Schur that she read here on OfficeTally. That got me feeling a little nostalgic, so given that we have no new Office to look forward to today, I'm re-posting it here. I'm pretty sure this interview started my undying crush on 'The Office' writers. Originally posted July 2007, right before Season 4.]

Michael Schur is one of the veteran writers and co-producers of The Office. He’s written or co-written classic episodes from all three seasons, including The Alliance, Office Olympics, Christmas Party, Valentine’s Day, Branch Closing, Traveling Salesmen, The Return, The Negotiation, and The Job. He also played Dwight’s cousin Mose in the episode ‘Initiation.’

I recently had a series of conversations with Michael about Season 4 scripts, the writing process in general, how he really feels about his fellow writers, and other behind-the-scenes stuff. Enjoy! (I certainly did.)

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The Weekend Tally

Sunday, November 30th, 2008 | 15 comments

Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, staff, and fans for the week ending November 30.

• Blog: Jenna Fischer’s got two good blogs this week — read what Jenna has to say about the clown scene from ‘Frame Toby’ (I love behind-the-scenes stuff), and Jenna answers some of your questions.
• Article: John Krasinski visits Brown University.
• Article: No day at the office for NBC stars Mindy Kaling and BJ Novak.
• Article: Fire Joe Morgan: The Exit Interview. Blogging claims another victim.
• Article: DVR usage making big changes in television viewing. Check out what the article says about The Office.
• Article: Vanity Fair interviews Angela Kinsey.
• Article: a little snippet about The Office writers Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg.
• Article: John Krasinski is one of People Magazine’s Sexiest Men. Video | Scan of article
• Photos: Dwight Schrute, meet Gareth Keenan.
• Graphic: a Dwight Schrute tattoo by Mario Bello of Two Kings Tattooing in Hendersonville, NC.
• Video: Kate Flannery and Oscar Nuñez at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
• Video: here’s the latest John Krasinski BlackBerry commercial.
• Auction: bid on a copy of the children’s book Corduroy signed by Melora Hardin.
• Fan report: John Krasinski visits Brown University.
• Fan report: Megan’s report of B.J. Novak’s appearance at Providence College.

Tipsters: vanfan14, Stephen, Tiffany, Kelley, Julie, Jaimie

The Weekend Tally

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 | 19 comments

Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, and staff for the week ending November 2.

• Article: a brief interview with B.J. Novak about the upcoming election.
• Article: Vanity Fair interviews Michael Schur.
• Article: Vanity Fair interviews Paul Feig.
• Article: Amy Ryan is a feature story in Page Six Magazine. LINK UPDATED
• Article: BuddyTV interviews Craig Robinson.
• Article: did you think that Michael driving into a lake because his GPS told him so was too improbable a story? Then read this.
• Fan video: Michael and Holly are Slowly Falling.

Tipsters: Kenna, Amanda, Tanya, Amanda, Oaky Afterbirth

The Weekend Tally

Sunday, September 28th, 2008 | 11 comments

Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, and staff for the week ending September 28.

(Tallyheads, I was inundated with hundreds of tips this week. I’m sorry I couldn’t include everyone’s!)

Tidbits

• Blogs: premiere week blogs from Jenna, Kevin, and Angela!
• Blog: did you know that the NBC Store now has an Office blog, including video interviews with the cast?
• Article: B.J. Novak — A Major Promotion at ‘The Office.’
• Article: The Trouble With Paul Feig.
• Article: Jenna Fischer, Another Day at The Office.
• Article: Philbin loses `Best Regis’ award to baby grandson.
• Article: One on One With Oscar Nuñez.
• Article: Jenna Fischer appears in the October issue of In Style Magazine.
• Photo: sign spotted around town.
• Photos: pics of Melora at the NBC Experience Store signing this past week.
• Audio and video: WGN Radio interviews Paul Fieg. Video | Uncut podcast
• Video: BuddyTV interviews Jenna Fischer and Melora Hardin.
• Video: NBC10’s interview with Angela Kinsey and Rainn Wilson.
• Video: in case you missed these little teasers on premiere night … adorable!
• Video: Rainn Wilson leads Microsoft employees in a paper airplane record attempt during a recent company meeting.
• Video: a couple of recently posted vids of John Krasinski at the Stand Up To Cancer and Fun Fearless Male events.
• Video: Rainn Wilson as Bobby Sloan on Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job.
• Video: The Office meets Harry Potter, parts one and two.
• Fan video: another tribute to Harry Potter — The Half-Blood Prince / The Office Trailer.
• Fan report: Tallyhead skyash1588 reports on Mindy Kaling’s visit to the University of Illinois.
• Upcoming events: subscribe to the OfficeTally Calendar for the latest updates!

Tipsters: Deanna, Red, I Braveheart, Kelsi, Ari, Jen, ItsOnlyMeredith, Andrea, Aporjib, Amee, Susan

Comic-Con interview with The Office writers

Sunday, August 3rd, 2008 | 129 comments

SPOILER ALERT! This interview contains information about Season 5.

After The Office panel let out at Comic-Con Saturday afternoon, we headed over to the press room to chat with some of The Office writers, one on one.

• Part 1: Jen Celotta and Mike Schur chat about the Season 5 premiere.
• Part 2: Jen Celotta talks about her dream to be Schrute.
• Part 3: Greg Daniels and Justin Spitzer discuss holiday episodes.
• Part 4: Silly talk with Greg Daniels, Justin Spitzer, and Lee Eisenberg. NEW

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Matt’s Comic-Con press room pics

Thursday, July 31st, 2008 | 13 comments

Here is Matt Collins’ report on The Office press room at Comic-Con.

While Tan-Monster verbally juiced Mike Schur, Jen Celotta, Greg Daniels, and the rest of the “Office” gaggle, I decide to document for Tallyheads what it’s like to be in the press room. So, donning my 007 pants, I snapped shots of everything going on.

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The Schurs visit ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’

Wednesday, July 16th, 2008 | 30 comments

The Office’s Michael Schur, his wife J.J., and their baby, Little Mr. Trouble, paid a visit to ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’ today.

Link: Video of the Schurs’ visit to ‘Live with Regis and Kelly’

Tipster: Dwight Schrute

‘The Office’ and spin-off staff news

Thursday, June 12th, 2008 | 51 comments

From Variety:

• “Human Giant”’s Aziz Ansari is the first confirmed cast hire for ‘The Office’ spin-off.
• Greg Daniels and Mike Schur are executive producers of the spin-off.
• Spin-off writers include Tucker Cawley, Dan Goor, and Alan Yang.
• Three new members have been added to ‘The Office’ writing staff: Paul Feig, Aaron Shure, and Charlie Grandy.
• Paul Lieberstein has been promoted to executive producer of ‘The Office.’

Link: Aziz Ansari hired for ‘Office’ spinoff

Tipster: George

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