Each week, we will be taking an in depth look at some of the best sitcoms and comedy shows from both the UK and the USA.
This week we will be following on from our UK Comedy Clicks by looking at a show that was a remake and actually ended up making its own success in the USA remake – The Office
Opening Titles / Theme Tune
About the Show
Summary of Plot
A mockumentary on a group of typical office workers, where the workday consists of ego clashes, inappropriate behavior, and tedium. Based on the hit BBC series. – IMDB
Number of Seasons / Episodes
9 seasons, 201 episodes
Characters:
Steve Carrell – Michael Scott
Rain Wilson – Dwight Schrute
John Krasinski – Jim Halpert
Jenna Fischer – Pam Beesly
B.J Novak – Ryan Howard
Ed Helms – Andy Bernard
Trivia
+ The computers on the Dunder-Mifflin office were wired to the internet and cast members have admitted that when they are in the background of scenes they are often checking emails or looking on the web.
+ Steve Carrell only watched a few minutes of the British version before permanently stopping viewing as he did not want to copy Ricky Gervais’ performance.
+ Some of the footage in the opening titles was filmed by John Krasinski and his friends in their jeep.
+ Jenna Fischer kept Pam’s engagement ring after the show finished.
+ The Office’s address is 1725 Slough Road – Slough is where the UK version takes place.
+Michael has a Union Flag on his desk that appears in various shots to pay homage to the original British series.
Classic Clips
First Aid Fail
Parkour
Best Intro Ever
Straight Outta Scranton
