Official The Office (us) Season 4

retired_google · 10-24-2007, 10:33 AM

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ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) -- As Michael Scott, the clueless boss on NBC's "The Office," would say, "ain't no party like a Scranton party." With that in mind, the city where the Emmy-winning cubicle comedy is set is hosting a weekend blowout for thousands of fans.

The inaugural "Office Convention" promises to be as quirky as the show itself, with highlights including an Office Olympics (Dunderball, anyone?), a character lookalike contest, appearances by cast and crew and performances by the Scrantones, the band that recorded the show's theme music.

"If people leave here saying, 'I had a blast in Scranton,' then we've achieved our goal," said Michele Dempsey, 35, an architect and Scranton native who came up with the idea for the convention.

It starts Friday with the "Today" show's Al Roker broadcasting live from the University of Scranton and wraps up Sunday.

About 2,000 tickets ranging from $25 to $250 have been sold so far - 70 percent of them to out-of-town fans.

A remake of the acclaimed British series of the same name, "The Office" is shot in mock-documentary style, following the exploits of Michael Scott (Steve Carell) and his sad-sack underlings at the fictional Dunder-Mifflin paper-supply company.

In its fourth season on NBC, "The Office" boasts a devoted following.

Fans have been making pilgrimages to Scranton, a small city about 100 miles north of Philadelphia, to check out real-life landmarks referenced on the show, from Poor Richard's pub and Farley's restaurant to Lake Wallenpaupack and the Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour.

City leaders have done their best to capitalize on the show's popularity, touting Scranton's recent emergence from years of economic stagnation.

"The show has been the vehicle by which we can tell our story, and cities rarely get that opportunity," said Mayor Chris Doherty, who counts himself a fan.

Fourteen cast members, along with the show's writers and executive producer, are scheduled to appear this weekend. None of the actors who play the main characters - Carell, Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer - have signed on.

Dempsey said the show has helped the city feel good about itself.

"For us in Scranton, we watch it with a whole other level of appreciation," she said. "When you would tell people outside the area you lived in Scranton, they would felt sorry for you. Now, it's, 'Oh my God, I love The Office!'"

retired_monica90 · 10-24-2007, 10:38 AM

This being screened in the UK anywhere?

juicy · 10-24-2007, 11:17 PM

A few hours to the last one hour special, then back to 30min episodes.

juicy · 10-25-2007, 01:52 AM

When the Scranton branch is asked to participate in a Dunder Mifflin ad, Michael seizes his chance to exhibit his creativity. Meanwhile, Dwight explores the online world of Second Life.

Sound like great comedy! :thup:

Dwight and Second Life

juicy · 10-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Damn, it was only half hour episode. Oh well HQ stuff anyway. :thup:

retired_lucky162k · 10-27-2007, 02:11 AM

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Originally posted by JJK:
A few hours to the last one hour special, then back to 30min episodes.

You lied. You lied and shall never be forgiven. :thdn:

retired_gilpatton · 11-12-2007, 03:56 AM

S04 E07

-Dwight's various weapons hidden around the office.

-Phyllis calling Jim Michale. :eek:
-when Michael telling Creed to skip around the room, and Creed looking really excited while doing it. WTF?

BTW here you can watch full episodes for free http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/

retired_kimmymarlo · 11-12-2007, 04:04 AM

not a great episode tbh, 30 Rock was much better.

retired_rmschaffer · 11-12-2007, 05:46 AM

With the writers strike. I think the next episode will be the last until the strike is over.

retired_gilpatton · 11-12-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally posted by Sean M:
With the writers strike. I think the next episode will be the last until the strike is over.

I dont think som this is what reads on nbc site: "NEXT ON:
The Deposition
9/8c | 11.15.07 |"

"Michael faces a dilemma when Jan decides to sue Dunder Mifflin and he is deposed as a witness."

*Official* The Office (us) Season 4

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*Official* The Office (us) Season 4

Official The Office (us) Season 4

Official The Office (us) Season 4