Archive: Michael Schur
Write a letter (part 2)
Tuesday, December 11th, 2007 | 56 commentsTonight I received this email from Michael Schur, writer and co-executive producer of The Office:
Hey tanster,
Saw this somewhere and thought TallyHeads might be into it.
This site, Firedoglake, has made it really easy to send emails to the companies on behalf of specific shows. I’d encourage them not only to do it for The Office, but for any show on any network they like and want to see come back.
Constant pressure on the networks is having an effect — and on advertisers, too. At least one large national company is considering pulling ads from shows because of pressure from consumers. (Unconfirmed but there’ve been a lot of rumors.)
Anyway, thought this might be something good for the site … as always, thanks.
If you wrote and sent a letter the first time around, you are a-w-e-s-o-m-e. Now it’s time to do it again. Tell those network execs to get back to the negotiating table!
Do it for The Office. Do it for Mose.
Happy Birthday, Jen and Mike!
Sunday, November 11th, 2007 | 33 comments
No, they don’t have the same birthday.
Jennifer Celotta’s birthday is today; Mike’s birthday is actually October 29, but given the craziness of The Office Convention followed by the WGA strike, it completely slipped my mind. Mike, please publicly berate me at your earliest convenience.
Anyway, Happy Birthday to Jen and Happy Belated Birthday to Mike!
Thanks for staying in touch with the fans during this difficult time. You guys rock!
P.S. Wow. I didn’t even give you guys your own separate birthday posts. I’ve turned into Jim.
Michael Schur and Jen Celotta visit the OTCR
Thursday, November 8th, 2007 | 68 comments
It was an absolute thrill to welcome The Office’s co-executive producers and writers extraordinaire Michael Schur and Jen Celotta into the OfficeTally Chat Room tonight!
Aside from Mike mistaking Parker for a guy and Jen trying to type replies on a toaster, the chat went very well. They answered questions about the strike and the future of the show.
I talked to Mike afterwards, and he sounded totally pumped about the whole experience. Another chat is a definite possibility for the near future.
A full transcript of the chat after the jump. A few tiny spoilerish tidbits included.
The Weekend Tally
Sunday, August 19th, 2007 | 21 commentsSorry for the late post — I got behind because of the Talking Head Contest …
- Movie news: check out Jenna Fischer in her film, ‘Walk Hard.’
Short Trailer | Long Trailer (Jenna) | Photos | Entertainment Weekly article - Movie news: here’s an Entertainment Weekly article about the film ‘Leatherheads,’ co-starring John Krasinski.
- Movie news: check out a photo and article about Rainn Wilson in his film, ‘The Rocker.’
- Movie news: John Krasinski’s film, ‘A New Wave,’ premieres at Central Connecticut State University on August 23. Admission is free! More info at Fitter Happier Films.
- Award news: Variety analyzes the Emmy Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy races.
- Baby news: congratulations to Michael Schur and his wife, Jennifer — they’re expecting their first child in February!
- Article: Vanity Fair lists Rashida Jones’ favorite stuff.
- Fan scripts: I’ve been informed there is a new script posted at Unofficial Office Scripts and Reviews.
Tipsters: Andy, Nicole, Nick, Ileana, Unshun, Jessica
Q&A with Michael Schur: Part 3
Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 | 39 commentsIn this third and final part of my chat with The Office’s Michael Schur, we discuss gift exchanges, the origin of Dwight’s cousin, Mose, and eating on the set.
Q&A with Michael Schur: Part 2
Monday, July 9th, 2007 | 65 commentsIn Part Two of my conversation with The Office’s Michael Schur, we talk about character development and what it’s like to work with the other writers.
Things get a little out of hand.
Q&A with Michael Schur: Part 1
Thursday, July 5th, 2007 | 84 commentsMichael 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.)
Office wins Writers Guild awards
Sunday, February 11th, 2007 | 18 commentsThe Office writing staff has won TWO 2007 Writers Guild awards!
- COMEDY SERIES: The Office, Written by Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, Ricky Gervais, Mindy Kaling, Paul Lieberstein, Stephen Merchant, B.J. Novak, Michael Schur, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky
- EPISODIC COMEDY - any length - one airing time: Casino Night (The Office), Written by Steve Carell
Woo-hoo! Congratulations to everybody!
Read a complete list of winners here.
From Variety:
Steve Carell won a second trophy for “The Office” in top comedy episode for writing the “Casino Night” segment … Upon accepting his award, Carell evoked a big laugh by saying tongue-in-cheek, “The other writers did not help me, so I celebrate me.”
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