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Here’s a promo for next week’s episode, ‘Branch Wars.’
OMG. OMG.
Tipster: Tina
Tori’s Review: Local Ad
Michael Scott may have a small mind, but he certainly has big dreams.
In “Local Ad,” Corporate gives Dunder Mifflin Scranton the opportunity to shoot a five second tag for the national ad so customers can put a few faces with the name. Easy enough. I bet the kids over in Utica didn’t have too much trouble getting the job done.
But, one thing Scranton has that other branches don’t — Michael Scott.
Office Convention: Today Show
Brian, Angela, and Craig with Al (note the stylish U of S scarves)
The first event of the convention, and it was cuh-razy! The Office cast was treated like ROCK STARS at the University of Scranton. I was lucky enough to enter with Brian, Angela, and Craig, and got to meet Al Roker in the backstage area.
- Denise’s video | MSNBC video (more of Angela, Brian, and Craig)
The crowd went especially crazy for Craig, who celebrated his birthday last night with a group dinner and karaoke. Craig told me he wrote the music for the jingles from last night’s episode, ‘Local Ad,’ but not the words.
Tipsters: Denise, Lauren
A few photos after the jump. (If YOU took pictures, post a comment with a link!)
Dunder Mifflin ad
Thursday’s Office Convention notes
It’s past midnight here in Scranton, so just a few quick notes before I head off for bed …
Checking into the hotel tonight, I bumped into The Office’s Co-Executive Producer Kent Zbornak and Mr. Bob Vance himself, Bobby Ray Shafer, who were also checking in. I believe Kent said that Angela, Brian, and Phyllis all arrived tonight as well.
It was also lovely meeting Tallyhead Kenna and her sister at the Atlanta airport, as well as one of the convention organizers, Tim Holmes.
Tomorrow morning starts off over at the University of Scranton, where The Today Show’s Al Roker will be talking to members of The Office cast. I’ll do my best to post reports throughout the day!
Lastly, wear those OfficeTally shirts in Scranton this weekend. Because if I spot you, you might win a Target goodie. Or a little doodad from the NBC Office Store. Or even the Dundie I reviewed last week! (Get your acceptance speech ready.)
And please especially wear your OT shirt to Sunday’s Bloggers’ Breakfast. I wanna see some representin’!
The Office: Local Ad, 4.09
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Writer: B.J. Novak, Director: Jason Reitman
Summary (NBC): When the Scranton branch is asked to participate in a Dunder Mifflin ad, Michael seizes his chance to exhibit his creativity. Dwight explores the online world of Second Life.
The Mini Pre-Convention Tally
- Photos: Dan in Real Life premiere night pics of Steve, Jenna, Rainn, Kate, Ed, Melora, Brian, David, Phyllis, and Leslie! IESB.net | WireImage | Stacy
- Video: Ed Helms visits skateboarder Tony Hawk.
- Video: Clint Eastwood’s ‘The Office.’
- Game: preview screens of The Office PC game.
- Game: fill in the blank game. (Super easy.)
Gah! I gotta pack!
Tipsters: Lou, llynn20, Bradley, Stacy, Shannon
Office Convention Oct. 26-28
Update: NBC is reporting the Today Show schedule for Friday morning is:
8:30am = Kate, Creed, and Oscar;
9:00am = Bobby Ray, Phyllis, and Leslie;
9:30am = Angela, Brian, and Craig. Subject to change.
Also, make sure to bookmark NBC.com’s Office Convention Blog!
Links: New cast info | Buy tickets here
Confirmed Office staff attending: Andy Buckley, Angela Kinsey, Anthony Farrell, Bobby Ray Shafer, Brent Forrester, Brian Baumgartner, Craig Robinson, Creed Bratton, Ed Helms, Gene Stupnitsky, Greg Daniels, Jason Kessler, Jennifer Celotta, Justin Spitzer, Kate Flannery, Kent Zbornak, Lee Eisenberg, Leslie David Baker, Lester Lewis, Melora Hardin, Michael Schur, Mindy Kaling, Oscar Nunez, Paul Lieberstein, Phyllis Smith, and Ryan Koh. That makes 26!
Previously posted news after the jump.