Comments on: Linda Purl Q&A

By: OMG-THEOFFICE

OMG-THEOFFICE — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:59:43 +0000

Lovely Q&A! All of the scenes with Pam’s mom were so funny… I hope this really clears stuff up for some people… everyone always credits this show as a great improv comedy, but we’ve been told multiple times that most of the brilliance, writing-wise, is from the writers, not improv-ing. I think Ms. Purl confirmed this in her answers. It’s not a bad thing, I just wonder why so many people feel the need to see the actors as improv-ers.

By: Amy

Amy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:46:15 +0000

Thanks Linda and Tanster. I really liked hearing what she said about John Krasinski.

By: what's the dealio?

what's the dealio? — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:18:53 +0000

Thanks so much for facilitating this Q&A and thanks to Linda for taking the time to respond! It’s so fun to get the details on how an episode goes together and amazing how much time and care goes into it. I hope we see more of Linda Purl as Helene in future episodes! She was terrific.

By: JaneD

JaneD — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:07:39 +0000

Thank you so much to Linda for answering the questions. It’s always a treat to hear from the actors, and, in this case, it’s a treat to hear from someone with a fresh perspective on the show. I hope we get to see Pam’s mom again in the future.

By: Wendy

Wendy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:18:19 +0000

I love these Q & A’s . . . they’re always so insightful. I enjoyed all of Linda’s answers to our questions – she is so well spoken and offered interesting insight. I’ve been a little put off by Pam’s anger towards her mom dating Michael, I always thought of it as her being a little selfish; I never realized her anger could result from her being so protective of her mom. Maybe that does bode well for her becoming a good “mama bear” to her baby. And the comparison of John Krasinski to Tom Hanks, never thought of that either, but it’s such a great comparison!

By: lyma

lyma — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:06:04 +0000

Thanks for the link to her website. What an extraordinary and accomplished woman and what a great voice!

Her comments about John K were lovely, heartfelt and completely true!

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:45:25 +0000

Thank you Linda and Tanster! :)

By: Ginger

Ginger — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:31:53 +0000

Thank you Linda for taking the time to answer questions and I really hope that they bring you back!

And thanks Tanster for arranging the Q & A!

By: ItsOnlyMeredith

ItsOnlyMeredith — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:52:09 +0000

Great Q & A. Linda seemed genuinely thrilled with her time on the show and appreciative of the talent surrounding her.

What stuck out to me most were the things she said about John Krasinski. As a non-fan of the show, she was able to give an objective opinion about JKras’ acting abilities…and she basically said all the same things us squeally fangirls have been saying for years – LOL! Coming from someone as accomplished and professional as she is, those remarks are certainly high praise.

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:40:14 +0000

That was so nice of her. Thanks for doing the work tanster!