YouTube is now home to the ressurection of David Brent, the starring character of the original verison of The Office, a landmark British show that essentially launched Ricky Gervais’ career in television and film (as well spawning the much-beloved American version). Whether YouTube’s efforts at drawing original content for their native channels will ultimately pay off competitively is yet to be clear, but it seems a certainty that devotees of David Brent (in the interests of full disclosure, this includes at least a couple of us) will be grateful for the effort. source
We are unashamedly addicted to TV. More importantly, we think it’s important to pay attention to what TV execs do to their lineups; it’s a vicious cycle, our media. They tell us what to watch and we watch it (and then blog about it). Here’s what you need to know about this fall’s NBC schedule, fellow TV nerds:
» Switching networks for a sec: We’d also like to point out that true American staple “CSI: Miami” has been cancelled by CBS, after a surprisingly fast-moving decade on the air. David Caruso’s gravy train just sailed away. *sigh*
“The Office” actor Rainn Wilson has finally come to terms with the fact that he looks like Newt Gingrich. We have all the details for you at The Ticket.
We’d like to think we played a role in this.
It only took, like, eight seasons, but Dunder Mifflin is finally a real paper company.
If they sell enough reams, the ‘Nard Dog gets a tattoo on his butt. :-)
Best. Christmas. Present. Ever.
Think bigger than the next Michael Scott: While the new boss at the Scranton branch of Dundler Mifflin isn’t quite clear yet, one of the candidates for the position, one James Spader, may be out of the running for reasons completely unrelated to his qualifications. See, Spader might join the show — as Dundler Mifflin’s CEO, replacing Kathy Bates. But unlike Bates, word is that he’d be a regular character on the show. Spader is something of an anti-Ted McGinley — when he joins a show late in its run, he makes it better. Example: “The Practice,” where the Spader-led reboot was so successful producers spun it off into “Boston Legal.” source
I was at the height of my glory, because I loved dancing and wearing the boots and the hot pants, the tied up shirts, looking really hot. And I was able to dance, I loved football. My dad used to have season tickets, so I was flirting with the guys on the sidelines as much as I could. The organizations make sure that the cheerleaders and the players have minimal contact, but that’s what you try to do. It was great, in the ’70s.Actor Phyllis Smith • Speaking of her job dancing on an NFL sideline way back in the 70s. Smith, who plays the similarly named Phyllis Lapin-Vance on NBC’s The Office, dreamed from a young age of being a dancer, and had success as a cheerleader as well as doing tap dancing in a vaudeville-style burlesque show. She got out of the dancing biz after a leg injury in her 30s, and worked reception for a few years before starting the acting career that ultimately landed her on the mega-hit comedy. Just another helpful reminder — it’s never to late to set new career goals for oneself. source (via • follow)
Philosophically, I am very different from normal politicians, and normal consultants found that very hard to deal with.Newt Gingrich • Explaining, with David Brent-esque logic, why his campaign staff keeps quitting on him. We agree that Gingrich is different from normal politicians, but that’s not necessarily a good thing. source (via • follow)
The man who set the stage for many Michael Scotts to come. Does this mean Woz was the Dwight of the office?
Dan Snierson reports that Carrey will guest star as someone who interviews for the management post that is being vacated by Michael Scott (the departing Steve Carell)—and seemingly handed over to Deangelo Vickers (Will Ferrell).
Carrey won’t be the only celebrity vying for the job; Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett, James Spader, Ray Romano, and Catherine Tate also play potential replacements in the hourlong episode, which airs May 19. An NBC spokesperson would not comment.
Wow, they’re so screwing with the audience of “The Office” with these possible cast members. We hope that Dwight also applies and beats all of them.
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Things seem vague (and in my opinion unlikely), but the prospect is definitely there.
And then the multiple episodes became a regular gig? ”Yeah,” replied Ferrell, “A regular, full-time gig.”
Behind the scenes, however, sources closes to Ferrell and NBC dismissed the idea. One insider thisclose to the actor highly doubted Ferrell will join the show next fall and a network insider likewise rejected the notion. Another source, however, said that the actor’s schedule is being cleared to accommodate a possible run next season on NBC. Finally, a production source left wiggle room either way: “Will was likely joking, but time will tell.”
Why not? Most of his movies of late haven’t been hitting on all cylinders, and he’s certainly a good match for the show. Will be interesting to see.
As an atheist, I see nothing ‘wrong’ in believing in a god. I don’t think there is a god, but belief in him does no harm. If it helps you in any way, then that’s fine with me. It’s when belief starts infringing on other people’s rights when it worries me.Ricky Gervais • In a lengthy essay he wrote for the Wall Street Journal titled “A Holiday Message from Ricky Gervais: Why I’m An Atheist.” He points out that he wasn’t always this way: “I loved Jesus. He was my hero. More than pop stars. More than footballers. More than God. God was by definition omnipotent and perfect. Jesus was a man. He had to work at it.” But one day, his older brother questioned him about his religion, and then he started thinking about it, and that was that. Gervais ends the essay with a pretty simple but smart point about the whole matter: “You won’t burn in hell. But be nice anyway.” Good to know. source (via • follow)
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