‘Business Trip’ Q&A

‘Business Trip’ writer Brent Forrester and director Randall Einhorn answer fan questions about the episode.

Tipster: diahern

Part 1

Parts 2 and 3 after the jump.

Part 2

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19 comments

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   1. LittleSticious  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 9:04am

   Did they mention an episode called Blood Drive, or was I hearing things? Is that going to be an upcoming episode, because I can entirely picture Dwight + a blood drive, and it makes me giggly.

   [from tanster: "Blood Drive" and "Earth Day" were two potential episodes mentioned in the writers' panel at Paley.]

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   2. The Money Beet  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 9:08am

   Yeah, first one! I love these Q & A’s! And, can I just say, Brent Forrester is the whitest looking white guy. Love it!

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   3. Matt Bennett  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 9:39am

   Very quaint, witty, informative, entertaining, and casual Q&A. The writers and directors of The Office are so FANTASTIC at fan/showrunner communication. It’s perhaps one of the best relationships of any show on TV. Thank you Brent and Randall!

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   4. Black Matt  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 9:50am

   “Blood Drive,” though it’s just a name, sounds like an AWESOME concept. The unexplored depths of my subconscious are tingling with the thought of where they could go with that. I could see Dwight being a total tyrant with people giving blood, and Jim pranking him to make him think that he has some rare disease or something.

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   5. AnitaB  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 10:20am

   How generous of Brent and Randall to take the time to do this for us! Thanks so much. The more I find out about this show and its cast and crew, the more I appreciate every aspect of it.
   Bravo!

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   6. dundersnob  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 10:53am

   Wow, I really liked this video reply to the questions. I hope they do more of them this way.

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   7. BJ  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 11:18am

   Look what you started, tanster! From an officetally-only concept to nbc.com-sponsored material. I guess the bigwigs know a good idea when they see it. Seriously, everyone behind The Office is so amazing - who could resist being just a little bit obsessed?

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   8. Stefanie  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 11:40am

   Okay, I think I remember the writers mentioning something about titles of episodes that if they ever appeared, we fans would know that they had no more ideas left. Does anyone remember what those were?

   And these writer Q&A sessions at NBC are definitely based off the original OfficeTally ones!

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   9. jessica  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 12:25pm

   Stefanie - It was ‘Blood Drive’! and something called ‘Earth Day’. I’m sure it’ll be great though, especially if Brent is writing it. I thought ‘Business Trip’ was fantastic.

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    10. Stacey  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 1:34pm

    Wow, Brent Forrester is like THE nicest guy ever! So is Randall! Yay! I like nice people working on my favorite show. =D

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    11. jkfan9989  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 2:11pm

    Many thanks to Brent and Randall for doing this. It is very much appreciated by this fan. Their answers were really well spoken and very informative. Funny, smart guys making a funny, smart show:)

    Love you guys.

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    12. jkrasislove  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 3:46pm

    hahah “Damn, if I could have written that…” nice use of pig latin, whoever that was.

    I love the writers. they’re so nice :)

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    13. Lord, beer me strength  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 3:51pm

    First: Blood drive! I’m already excited for that episode.

    Second: Did Brent intentionally misspell bologna?

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    14. absolutely I do  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 4:19pm

    Wow! That is by far the best writer/ director interview yet. My affection for the Office continues to grow knowing that awesome, creative people put their love and time into this show. Kudos!

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    15. NoGould  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 4:34pm

    I love Brent’s response when Randall tells him the improv bit made the show. “Mmm. Not really a fan.” That was so funny.

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    16. FUR-SHIZZLE  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 5:54pm

    Those guys are fun to listen too. Brilliant. They look like they enjoy their jobs. I wonder what that feels like (enjoying your job).

    Keep the giggles coming guys.

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    17. Stefanie  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 7:50pm

    Jessica - I knew it!!! : )

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    18. JaneD  Thu. Nov. 20, 2008 | 10:27pm

    What a lovely Q&A. Thank you so much for bringing this here, and thank you, guys for answering questions. And being funny. And for the great episode. :)

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    19. Steffanie  Fri. Nov. 21, 2008 | 2:26am

    This was so awesome! I love these guys! Very informative. Thanks, guys!

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