Comments on: The Office writers at Paley Center

By: Roscoet

Roscoet — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:19:56 +0000

Third question down response:

« There was a callback later in the evening that we would know the writers had nothing left if we ever saw these episode titles — “Blood Drive” and “Earth Day.” »

I feel like I might be missing a joke here. But maybe not. They said that they would have run out of ideas if they ever have an episode called “Blood Drive.” Later that season, there was an episode called “Blood Drive.”

By: littlekidlover

littlekidlover — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 19:15:54 +0000

Thanks for the report tanster! What a great experience that must have been for you (:
On another note, I saw the link to the movie BJ will be in…it’s so intense, how did Mr.Comedy-Writer/Fire Guy get cast in that one?

By: holly

holly — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:00:16 +0000

Sounds like paley was amazing! and thanks for the fancynewwhatever link! i read their recap and i felt like i was really there!

By: Kaylie

Kaylie — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 02:12:13 +0000

Hey tanster,
thanks so much! you were so great! and looked great too!
i know bj was filming… but where was lee’s other half, gene?

thanks!

[from tanster: awww, thank you so much kaylie! gene got called away at the last minute. :( ]

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:29:34 +0000

Jennie ~ thanks for the fabulous coverage! I wish I could’ve been there to cheer you on, but I’m so glad the evening went well. I’m sure you will always remember this experience. :) We’re so proud of you!

[from tanster: thank you, laura! it was awesome. and it was nice looking down on my script every once in awhile and seeing the names of everyone who submitted questions. it was comforting. ;) ]

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:48:54 +0000

I’m tired of Holly. It’s time to send her away.

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:53:57 +0000

Thank you, Tanster! Your expression in the pic is priceless! Elation and nervousness all rolled into one.;) Good for you!

(Also, I love JAM together, but I agree that they can be together without being the main focus of the show. My favorite moments are always the interaction between groups: Jim and Pam pulling a prank on Dwight and Michael or Michael annoying everyone and Phyllis snapping back, etc. )

By: oh i like you

oh i like you — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 03:58:14 +0000

Thanks so much for the recap, Tanster! It was great to read answers to such interesting questions and not have to hear the usual (Yes, the actors improv some. Yes, some of us worked in an office. Gah!)

I was a little concerned, however, at the Jim/Pam backlash I sensed. I would argue that the writers would best take the focus off Jim/Pam by just letting them be together and NOT drawing things out like they are now.

By: Jenn

Jenn — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 23:09:42 +0000

OHH SOO awesome!

the gals over at fnw did a SUPER detailed recap of the event as well, from the audience perspective.

thanks for linking up to them Tanster!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 22:37:43 +0000

So glad the writers get frustrated that fans care more about the JAM plotline than Michael’s. Michael and the comedy aspect have always appealed more to me than the JAM drama and I don’t like how episodes are deemed “bad” by fans because it doesn’t have JAM moments.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:39:12 +0000

Great Recap! And thanks for the Fancy New Whatever link! It’s got some great information about Paley and the mods. are super cute (:

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:16:52 +0000

I personally don’t think that any one character “is the show”. Every single character brings something special and unique :)

By: Diapers Schrute

Diapers Schrute — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:14:13 +0000

Awesome report, tanster! So worth the wait!

By: sun

sun — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 21:03:48 +0000

i sooooooooooooooooooo disagree with 95….. STEVE CARELL IS THE SHOW!

By: Cash Basket

Cash Basket — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:45:59 +0000

Thanks so much for this awesome entry!
Sounds like it was an amazing evening with some amazing people:)

By: Gregster

Gregster — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:52:18 +0000

While I enjoy disliking Michael aka Steve Carell. I had gone with that it was a full cast effort. I don’t see Steve as “the star”.

By: Véronique

Véronique — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:19:40 +0000

I just finished reading the whole recap. It was so great, thank you so much Tanster! It must have been an amazing (and well deserved) experience for you.
Charlie is a very good looking man…
The top you were wearing was so cute, I want one!

[from tanster: thanks! i love that top, too, and was bummed i had to throw a sweater over it at the last minute, but i was afraid i'd be too cold otherwise ...]

By: The Tapeworm Inside Kelly

The Tapeworm Inside Kelly — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 18:05:26 +0000

Fantastic job Tanster! I bet that was a real dream come true. Excellent Q&A and pics.

That first picture, it looks like Paul is touching Mindy in a weird way. :)

By: ridit-dit-didoo

ridit-dit-didoo — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:59:10 +0000

How awesome that they asked for you specifically!

By: Nader

Nader — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:56:07 +0000

Is BJ Novak not a writer anymore? Maybe you mentioned this but I didn't see it. I'd be sad. [from tanster: B.J. was in Berlin filming Inglourious Basterds.]