“Office” fans: Bow down to your queen

This article originally appeared at http://getfreshcut.com/2008/04/10/office-fans-bow-down-to-your-queen/ on April 10, 2008.

“Office” fans: Bow down to your queen

by Hassan

Forget “Lost.” Tonight, it’s all about “The Office.”

Yes, most of you probably know that the NBC comedy is back from the Writers Strike doldrums, returning tonight (8pm Central) with new episodes, and more importantly, new questions about the Dunder-Mifflin romances, break-ups, and shake-ups in store for fans.

Indeed, the devoted fan base has kept “The Office” all-too relevant despite being off the air for five months. Other strike-grounded shows, now struggling to regain their footing, would kill for that kind of loyalty.

At the center of the “Office” faniverse sits Jennie Tan, a Silicon Valley technical writer who single-handedly runs OfficeTally, arguably one of the best fansites on the web. Continue reading ““Office” fans: Bow down to your queen”

The ‘Very Special Thursday’ Tally

Unless you’ve been locked in a conference room for the past few months, you know that the eagerly anticipated return of ‘The Office’ happens tonight!

Do you realize the last Season 4 episode, ‘The Deposition,’ aired nearly FIVE MONTHS AGO?! That’s longer than last summer’s hiatus!

Here are a few tidbits to distract you while we count down the hours …

Steve Carell’s pregnancy tips

John Krasinski’s baby talk

There’s also new photos and Q&A at the Adventures with Angela home page!

Older stuff after the jump. Continue reading “The ‘Very Special Thursday’ Tally”

Hey! Nielsen trivia challenge and interview

The OfficeHey! Nielsen is a TV and movie site brought to you by the same folks that put together the traditional Nielsen ratings.

They are running a trivia challenge (including OfficeTally questions!) and giving away a prize pack worth $1,000 — including a Sony PSP and Apple iPod nano!

They also interviewed me about OfficeTally, and I got to blab about my obsession. :)

Links: Trivia Challenge | Interview with OfficeTally