The Office

Corporate America serves as the brunt of the jokes and hijinks on the NBC comedy The Office. An adaptation of the classic British series of the same name, the American version set itself apart from, as well as proved to be an equal to, the original due to its remarkable casting ability. From Steve Carell to Rainn Wilson, Jenna Fischer to John Krasinski, and even extending to the supporting roles of Angela Kinsey and Creed Bratton (guitarist for the 1960s rock group the Grass Roots), The Office has an ensemble cast on par with any ever assembled on network television. The characters they portray can be identified by anyone who has ever worked in an office setting, while the weekly plots—although extreme and exaggerated—likewise resonate. The Office is a spot-on satire of the struggles the majority of Americans face while trying to make a living in a white-collar work environment. 

 

The Office of Every Day Life An overview of the NBC comedy The Office and how the series accurately reflects the every day life of White Collar America, both in-and-out of the proverbial work environment.

The Office and the Economy An exploration of the NBC comedy The Office and how the series acts as a commentary on the difficult economic times that faced the United States during its years on the air.

The Office Pranks: Seasons One and Two An exploration of the various memorable pranks pulled by Jim Halpert on co-worker Dwight Schrute during the first two seasons of the NBC comedy The Office.

The Office Pranks: Seasons Three and Four A continued exploration of the various pranks pulled by Jim Halpert on co-worker Dwight Schrute during seasons three and four of the NBC comedy The Office.

An Ode to Michael Scott An exploration of the character Michael Scott from the NBC comedy The Office and his cultural significance during the time period in which he was regional manager at Dunder Mifflin.

The Fictitious Creed Bratton Article spotlighting the character of Creed Bratton from the NBC comedy The Office with comparisons to many similarities with the real life Creed Bratton that portrays him.

The Wisdom of Dwight Schrute A series of quotes and observations made by Dwight Schrute of the NBC comedy The Office during the show’s early seasons, highlighting his quirky personality and nature.

Philosophical Musings on a Comedic Masterpiece Article exploring the Blackwell Publishing anthology book The Office and Philosophy: Scenes from the Unexamined Life and the NBC sitcom The Office.

Supporting Cast Shines in The Office Webisodes Review of the various webisodes available on The Office Digital Shorts Collection DVD, including The Accountants, Kevin’s Loan and Subtle Sexuality.

PaleyFest DVD Series: The Office Recap and highlights from the PaleyFest panel discussion on the NBC comedy The Office in March 2007, with numerous members of the cast and crew in attendance.

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