Comments on: Michael Schur and Jen Celotta visit the OTCR

By: Susiesan

Susiesan — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 19:26:13 +0000

Before The Office came along, I thought Hollywood was all the same. But, because of how amazingly down-to-earth all the cast/producers/writers of The Office have been, I have a totally different way of looking at it now.

They truly are one in a trabillion. I support them 100%

By: Krissy

Krissy — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 22:55:47 +0000

Dang it, I should really start going into the chatroom!

By: mg714

mg714 — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:01:54 +0000

John Aboud at the United Hollywood blog links to the OTCR chat and refers to Mike Schur saying that Steve’s quote was actually his (John’s). John says that it actually was not him that said it but that the “account was sent to [John] by a source who attended a Guild debrief meeting and added that we wished Carell ‘a slow recovery.’” He also says that this quote is now “America’s favorite urban legend.”

[from tanster: OT is proud to help perpetuate this urban legend. :) ]

By: Courtney

Courtney — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 05:25:19 +0000

Thanks for posting this tanster. This was very informative, and the part about Lost was very eye-opening.

By: Cher is Bonto

Cher is Bonto — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:51:55 +0000

Wow. These people are insanely amazing. I fully support them in anything they do. In the of Michael Scott: “Follow them blindly.” You guys rock, completely ant totally. Thanks Tanster, our fearless leader.

By: Tony

Tony — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 02:25:41 +0000

I just want to say that when I read, “Jen’s on the computer/Which means she’s actually screaming at a picture frame”, I laughed so hard I almost wet myself. Thanks Tanster for posting this.

By: Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:25:14 +0000

Thanks Tanster! That was the most informative transcript I have ever read. The writers are awesome to keep us informed. Thank you for posting all the links to various blogs and videos about the strike, and keeping us up to date. The Office is the only TV show I watch, and I hate that the show has stopped production. I pray it’s only temporary, and the WGA WINS!

By: attackwithnorth

attackwithnorth — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 01:13:40 +0000

All we can do is continue to support this show and the artists who bring it to us. I wrote my first letter today and I encourage you all to do the same.

By: joyray

joyray — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:16:58 +0000

Thanks Mike and Jen. Best of luck to the whole WGA. I’ll miss The Office during the strike, but you can be sure that when you’re back writing, I’ll be back watching. Keep in touch.

By: Janetws

Janetws — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:16:30 +0000

PS-I was lucky enough to go to the convention in Scranton. Unfortunately, that meant I missed that Thurs epi as I was travelling. I talked to my BF & he said how funny the show was so I was dying to watch & was so bummed by NBC & all the commercials it forces you watch. Then, to top it off, the video was stuck where Pam is sleeping on her computer–I could not see the ending!Ugh! I finally went to Amazon.com & bought the epi/season so I could watch it in entirety. Is this bad? Should I cancel my subscription?

By: Janetws

Janetws — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:04:13 +0000

Thank you so much for posting the transcript! I was just getting ready to send email to find out about how best to support the writers and everyone on the show. I will do whatever I can to help. The Office is by far the best written and funniest show on TV – it is a great example of what there should be more of. Go Writers!

By: leslie

leslie — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 22:22:06 +0000

It’s just a vicious circle! I feel guilty because after no more iTunes episodes, I was FORCED to watch it online, and now I know what it was costing me. It’s so hard because I only want to see the show and the brilliant writing again and again and now there won’t be any brilliant writing for a long time beCAUSE I watched it again and again.

By: Elisabeth

Elisabeth — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:18:35 +0000

To the internet! The cause of–and solution to–all our problems.

NBC.com and ABC.com will not be in my browser history.

By: Sara

Sara — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:14:45 +0000

Same, Matt, all of the letters I wrote last night and today in school are getting mailed today. Everyone – send mail to NBC and the other studios. It really will influence them!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 21:05:15 +0000

I think the best part of this strike (if there is a best part) is that the internet, the mode by which the studios are cheating their writers, actors etc, is actually the main means by which the writers are getting their message across, and will hopefully result in their triumph at the end of all this. I think thats something we should all try to incorporate in our letters…if this media is so “New” then how is it working better than any other medium to rally the American People?

By: DestroyPhone

DestroyPhone — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:52:53 +0000

My letter’s going out tomorrow. I’m so proud of it.

It was great to see how honestly and genuinely passionate Michael and Jen were. Made me proud to be a fan.

By: Em

Em — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 20:16:35 +0000

That was great thank you so much Tanster, Mike, Jen and all those who asked great questions!
#46 – I agree, I didn’t know it was possible to love it more… but I’m pretty sure I do now!

and side note to Denise (ddker) – I’m from Omaha too! :)

By: smush

smush — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:53:14 +0000

Hey tanster, maybe we could have some kind of letter-writing challenge? I don’t know exactly how that would work, but people could set goals of writing, I don’t know, a letter a week until the strike is over or something.

By: colleen

colleen — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:46:57 +0000

I’ve never really written a letter in support of any political cause, etc., and other than adopting my animals from shelters I’ve never really supported a serious cause either. (Although I do enjoy a 5K “Fun Run” now and again.) But for some reason I feel that this is important and kind of personal (does that make me pathetic?) so my letter is written, stamped, and in the mail this afternoon.

By: Large Tuna

Large Tuna — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:46:18 +0000

ok, it is really hard to not love those two!! they’re so intelligent and witty, they definitely answered a lot of my questions. go writers!!!!

i think turning off the reruns would be a good idea, lets stick with our dvds for now (even though they only get 4 cents from them :-( )