The Bernard Boogie

Bobby Ray Shafer, who plays the one and only Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration, sent me a little video snippet that he shot during the making of the Season 4 finale, ‘Goodbye, Toby.’

Here is Bobby Ray’s report.

The actors (extras) playing Andy Bernard’s parents were named Ace and Robin and they were quite the pair. I’m not sure how they happened to be there (perhaps there is a story to their casting / or not), but in any case, they quickly set about to cash in on their Hollywood opportunity and dazzle us with their footwork.

Please keep in mind that there is NO MUSIC being played when I videoed them: they are dancing to music that only they hear and this went on and on and on … I remember the director, Paul Feig, being startled by some of their “performance” questions and as it was a very cold night, maybe they were dancing to keep warm.

Phyllis got the giggles watching them and Amy Ryan was the one who said: “Someone should be shooting this!” And since BOB VANCE, VANCE FILMS is never one to let down the ladies, I whipped it out (the camera, that is), and grabbed some for posterity.

Look at Ace go. Now we know where Andy got his skills!

Thank you, Bobby Ray!

28 comments

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   28. Pam Scherbatsky  Thu. May. 29, 2008 | 4:33pm

   LMAO! That is one great unscripted moment. Great job filming it, Bob!

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   27. headphone  Thu. May. 29, 2008 | 2:18pm

   Given Andy’s moonwalk in The Chairmodel it is ironic that the actors off camera seem like they could be Andy’s parents.

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   26. Laurie  Thu. May. 29, 2008 | 6:33am

   “Bob Vance, Vance Films.” haha Wow. Who knew one man could be so multi-talented?! Just call him a Jack of All The Clovers!

   That video and story has just made my day. Oh, and it also reassured me that I’m not the only one who dances to silent music. ;)

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   25. DianeSparkles  Wed. May. 28, 2008 | 4:12pm

   This is great!! I love the video and the story…he whipped it out…hee hee…

   I was hoping for more Bob Vance in the finale. I’m glad to see he was in one of the deleted scenes.

   Bob Vance Rules!!

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   24. yo' ho no mo'  Wed. May. 28, 2008 | 3:14pm

   Awwww….. I need more Office!!!!!!!!

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   23. Jim  Wed. May. 28, 2008 | 2:09pm

   Least surprising part of that clip? That guy’s name is Ace.

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   22. Alison  Wed. May. 28, 2008 | 7:03am

   I love Bob Vance! Thanks for sharing!

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   21. Kell  Wed. May. 28, 2008 | 6:31am

   Thank you Bobby for sending us this tasty treat!

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   20. Jodi  Wed. May. 28, 2008 | 1:13am

   I love how the Office cast “geeks out” about the little things! :)

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    19. Y2 Mama  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 10:28pm

    I love the Ian Whitcomb soundtrack. Substitute the Velvet Underground and you have instant underground movie.

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    18. headphone  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 9:17pm

    Is this real or some deleted scene or behind the scenes footage? Either way it seems like Amy Ryan is doing a Jim look to the camera.

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    17. Spencer  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 8:52pm

    Oh my, I am way too amused by this! I love that even Creed looks a little weirded out. Thanks Bobby Ray! This was hilarious!

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    16. Urkel Grue  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 6:31pm

    That was absofruitly dawesome! I would like to know the songs they are dancing to in their heads. Must be some pretty good music to dance like that!

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    15. Abbey in PA  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 4:47pm

    They are awesome! Are they actually a couple? They seem to be really comfortable with each other if they’ve just met. Maybe that can be an extra on the DVD :)

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    14. what's the dealio?  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 3:13pm

    Thank you Bob Vance! That was really hilarious! Go Office Extras! I love that they’re dancing to the music in their heads. (BTW- What song is that on the clip?)

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    13. Aaron  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 2:53pm

    Awesome! Maybe next year we’ll get to see more of them! :)

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    12. MissTerious  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 2:15pm

    Well, let’s just say you can tell he’s Andy’s dad.

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    11. mickiethebookworm  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 12:34pm

    haha amy ryan’s face!!

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    10. Stacey  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 12:27pm

    I watched this when I was still uber groggy and waking up. It was too much for me to handle right then haha. Weird, nonetheless.

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    9. caitlin  Tue. May. 27, 2008 | 11:59am

    I now know where Andy gets his moves from.

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