Comments on: The Office: The Manager and the Salesman, 6.16

By: To the

To the — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:40:38 +0000

This is late and someone has probably noticed this, but there are two continuity errors in this episode. The first is after Michael ruffles Jim’s hair, and then suddenly it goes back into place. The second is in the scene where Dwight and Ryan talk to the IT guy and a red soda can appears from nowhere halfway through the scene

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:20:29 +0000

I was just re-watching this episode, and the part where Dwight says, “We don’t really announce our sales anymore. It’s not 1992″ was totally a reference to Glengarry Glen Ross! At least I’d like to think it is. Office writers, you guys are genius :-)

By: Proposed

Proposed — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 23:12:05 +0000

So glad to see old Jim back!! Heck, glad to see the old office back.

By: Jake

Jake — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:29:26 +0000

Best episode in a long time. By far, the best episode of the year. The last 10 minutes were just so great. The return of old Jim, but also Ryan and Dwight arguing about what to drink was great too. Mindy Kaling is the best!

By: eastcoast_girl

eastcoast_girl — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:03:06 +0000

Seemed like old times…in the best possible way. The characters are back where they belong. Of course, the tie prank was the best part!

By: whoooo's hungry?

whoooo's hungry? — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:08:37 +0000

Amazing. The last 10-15 seconds were the icing on the cake, with Jim transforming back into prankster salesman right before our eyes. Just awesome :) Kathy Bates and her Great Danes had me rolling. “Don’t try to ride em…some people try to ride em.”

Ahhhhhhh. March 4 will have my heart soaring with the eagle’s nest :)

By: Little Tuna

Little Tuna — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 17:38:31 +0000

Finally watched the episode, and LOVED IT! This brought me back to our good ol’ Office from seasons 1-3. I was so excited to see Jim back in his old sales position, and the thing with the tie just made my day.
I loved when Meredith got that papercut. I was busting up over that.
Great episode, Kathy Bates is phenomenal, as usual. The Office is back!

By: Janae

Janae — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 09:16:49 +0000

I must say I was pleasantly surprised at how they pulled off Jim’s transition back to sales (then again, I probably should have had faith all along that they could do it). It seemed natural and not contrived, which was great. And I agree that it’s SO nice having the Jim/Dwight dynamic back. This was a great lead-up to the delivery episode.

This might be my favorite episode since “Money” from season 4.

By: mr.dude

mr.dude — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 06:39:58 +0000

Anyone smelling an Emmy for Kathy Bates come awards season?

Favorite moments
-Old Jim coming back, especially the tie prank at the end
-Jo calling Michael and Jim “grown-ass men”
-Andy scenting his card with Roger Federer cologne

There was some classic Michael in this one too. Some of his subtleties and expressions when he was out in sales were cracking me up, especially with the Phyllis smell problem.

You can always count on Mindy for a good ep. Now we just need Andy and Erin to get together…

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 05:34:33 +0000

Wow! This was my favorite episode since season three.
Great job Mindy and everyone else involved!

The Kathy Bates character was funny and, more importantly, present in just the right amount. All the other characters had some funny moments, and most important Michael was NOT over the top.

Please, please, please keep up this trend!!!

By: Shane

Shane — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 04:47:04 +0000

Mindy writes the best episodes ever! I absolutely loved this episode! Great Michael moments! Classic Jim! Pam in her element! A funny story for Dwight! And Andy at his absolute best. Loved it…just great!

God bless

By: Jeff

Jeff — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:15:13 +0000

Anyone catch who the new IT guy was? Season 4 job fair the guy Pam went to at the end of the episode. Told her to check out New York for school.

By: Koos

Koos — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:03:14 +0000

Ahhh Mindy did such a great job with this one! I loved every scene. I agree that she always writes well for Ryan. When did Ed Helms become listed in the opening credits? Terrific! Did the IT guy look a lot like the Job Fair guy, or was it my imagination?

By: tuna tuna tuna

tuna tuna tuna — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:36:04 +0000

this episode was hilarious, i was cracking up the entire time. the dogs’ obsession with andy’s crotch just killed me. i also really like the way they amped up erin and andy this episode. they are like bizarro jim and pam and it is fantastic! erin is too delightful. i have been really enjoying the risks the writers have taken and how they have shifted around the dynamics the past few seasons keeping the characters and their relations fresh. i echo the sentiment that i am a bit ashamed that so many people seem to resist any changes in the show. i love how they take us on a journey and then bring us back to the place we know and love. great, great writing. oh and ryan killed me this episode, mindy always writes well for ryan.

By: Molly

Molly — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:22:09 +0000

LOVED IT! We’re back!!! This episode was fantastic!

My Mom owns a Curves and coincidentally we watched this together last night, so we totally LOL’d at the Curves joke!

And I loved Jo saying, “Finish walking my dogs for me. But don’t ride them, everyone tries to ride them.”

I was laughing this entire episode… Good job, Mindy!

By: Dunderhead12step

Dunderhead12step — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:04:48 +0000

Was that a nod to the movie “Amelia” (thus a shout-out to Hilary Swank) when we saw Jo Bennett in her “pilot” scene?

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:02:01 +0000

This was a solidly funny episode, and for the second week now, there’s a distinct return to the old style. I’m not sure what the writers want people to think about Erin and Andy’s courtship though; it almost seems like a parody of Jim and Pam as opposed to a real relationship, but I still find their interactions funny. Best line of the night had to be the Curves sale.

By: Jhony

Jhony — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:39:37 +0000

So with every one back to their respective positions, does this mean they will take down Jim’s office or will they leave it up for something else?

By: ashleve

ashleve — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:50:10 +0000

Loved the entire episode. Still makes me warm and fuzzy just thinking about it. Awesome. I still slightly miss David Wallace :)

By: what's the dealio?

what's the dealio? — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:16:47 +0000

Terrific episode! Kelly reading her Valentines Day card aloud–hysterical! Jo is a wonderful character. Hope she can stick around, I want to see her more! Andy with Kleenex up his nose is still making me laugh!