Comments on: Got a ‘Crime Aid’ question?

By: Steven M

Steven M — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 05:07:18 +0000

The elevator black and white shot reminded me of many scenes from The Wire. Considering that much of the writing staff are fans of The Wire, what is it like working with Amy Ryan, especially seeing her in a non-serious role?

By: song

song — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 03:51:26 +0000

where did kelly get that new hat?

By: tacky_sharks

tacky_sharks — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:57:56 +0000

Dwight was nice but also super nasty to Phyllis during this episode. Did Bob Vance kick Dwights A$$ when he saw Phyllis’ tires?

By: Diapers Schrute

Diapers Schrute — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 00:13:53 +0000

Charlie- Were you a big fan of The Office before writing for it?

By: kreidy

kreidy — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 19:48:14 +0000

Ryan tried to hide when David Wallace arrived, and we all understand why. However, does Wallace know that Michael has hired Ryan again?

By: Danny

Danny — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 12:26:05 +0000

Charlie, congrats for writing one of the best episodes ever! And by ever I mean all 5 seasons of the Office.

By: JMJ

JMJ — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 06:21:35 +0000

Also, Is Kelly wearing a red pant suit and a sparkly hat and if so, why?

By: Zac

Zac — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:53:23 +0000

Whose idea was it to have David Wallace come to the auction? Yours or a different writer?

By: Silver

Silver — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 03:39:40 +0000

Regarding #76:

Joseph, if you are referring to Michael’s relationship with Jan, this was disclosed. There is a scene in “Cocktails” where Jan has Michael to sign it and he refers to it as a “love document.”

By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:16:03 +0000

Not exactly related to this episode, but I’m confused on the time line for Pam being at art school. I guess I assumed she went at the beginning of the summer. Did she go in August, and will then be coming back in November?

A related question. Were the writers trying to suggest there’s trouble in JAM land with the voice mail Pam left for Jim? Is their relationship just as strong as ever, or is it on the rocks?

By: Kaytor

Kaytor — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 00:15:55 +0000

Do we ever find out who robbed Dunder Mifflin? And any hints as to whether it was someone we might know who has a score to settle or whether it was just a random crime?

By: Silver

Silver — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:48:47 +0000

Are there any other meanings of Roy’s “I thought you were a friend” instead of an attempt to make Jim jealous or suspicious? Could it have been surprise to learn that Jim and Pam were a couple?

By: twss0711

twss0711 — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:34:29 +0000

In season 2 Angela is insulted when Pam hand delivers her a save-the-date. Why is she allowing Andy to hand them out to coworkers for her own wedding?

By: oh i like you

oh i like you — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 23:08:02 +0000

Great episode! I noticed that Jen Celotta directed for the first time. Was there anything in particular that she did with your script that surprised you or enhanced any of the fantastically written scenes/lines?

By: BrokenBrain

BrokenBrain — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:58:15 +0000

Not an episode-specific question. Has the lack of Pam while she is at Pratt been to take advantage of the time the fantastic Amy Ryan is available, a writers’ decision that filming at Pratt would not be acceptable or some other reason?

By: AronorA

AronorA — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:33:51 +0000

A lot of LOL moments for me, thanks. By the way, why “Vitamin World” for Roy?

By: alex

alex — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:12:26 +0000

what is going on with darryl’s voice

By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 21:06:14 +0000

Jennifer Ann Burton is listed in the credits of this episode. Any relation to Ursula Burton? No?

The man who was on a date at Benihana in “A Benihana Christmas” appeared in this episode. Did he appear as Scranton local at the auction, or at the Bar with Jim and Darryl? Played by Stephen Saux.

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:54:43 +0000

Not sure if mentioned, but was it your idea to bring back Roy, or was there talk of bringing him back and then writing around that?

By: Tyler

Tyler — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 20:51:37 +0000

Why is Hank’s last name “Tate” in Season 2, but “Doyle” in this episode? Sorry for being nitpicky.