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Overview
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Release Date:
24 March 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
America's stuck in (crossed out) on the office. morePlot:
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. full summaryAwards:
Won Golden Globe. Another 18 wins & 45 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(110 articles)
TV Review: The Office 5.9 - Frame Toby (From FilmSchoolRejects. 21 November 2008, 12:39 PM, PST)
New Couple: Emily Blunt and John Krasinski
(From HollyScoop. 20 November 2008, 8:05 AM, PST)
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Just a little overplayed moreUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 25 | 10:00 PM | TBS | The Carpet | #2.14 | |
| Tue. Nov. 25 | 10:30 PM | TBS | Boys and Girls | #2.15 | more |
Cast
(Series Cast Summary - 17 of 52) | Steve Carell | ... | Michael Scott (74 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Jenna Fischer | ... | Pam Beesly (74 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Rainn Wilson | ... | Dwight Schrute / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | John Krasinski | ... | Jim Halpert / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | B.J. Novak | ... | Ryan Howard / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Leslie David Baker | ... | Stanley Hudson / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Brian Baumgartner | ... | Kevin Malone (73 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Angela Kinsey | ... | Angela Martin / ... (73 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Kate Flannery | ... | Meredith Palmer (72 episodes, 2005-2008) |
| Phyllis Smith | ... | Phyllis Lapin / ... (72 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Mindy Kaling | ... | Kelly Kapoor (70 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Creed Bratton | ... | Creed Bratton / ... (65 episodes, 2005-2008) |
| Paul Lieberstein | ... | Toby Flenderson (64 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Oscar Nuñez | ... | Oscar Martinez (62 episodes, 2005-2008) |
 | Ed Helms | ... | Andy Bernard (40 episodes, 2006-2008) |
 | Melora Hardin | ... | Jan Levinson / ... (38 episodes, 2005-2008) |
| Craig Robinson | ... | Darryl Philbin (30 episodes, 2005-2008) |
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Also Known As:
The Office: An American Workplace (USA) (working title)The Office: US Version (Australia)
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1.78 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Singapore:NC-16 | Australia:M (some episodes) | Australia:PG (some episodes) | Australia:G (one episode) | Finland:K-18 (self applied) (DVD) (2006) | Singapore:M18 (season 3) | USA:TV-14 (some episodes) | USA:TV-PG (Some episodes) | New Zealand:M (season 3)MOVIEmeter: 
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The "Welcome to Scranton" sign featured in the opening credits, formerly located on the Central City Expressway, is now on display in the food court of the Mall at Steamtown. It is setup with a backdrop so people can get their picture with it. It was moved there when the city replaced the signs with new signs. moreGoofs:
Revealing mistakes: Although the show is set in Scranton, Pennsylvania, every episode set outside during the winter features an unrealistically warm climate. Although characters always wear overcoats and pretend to shiver, numerous things reveal the actual California filming location. Some of these include: no visible breath, no snow, full lawns and trees covered with green leaves. moreQuotes:
Jan Levinson-Gould: [on phone] Dwight, listen to me very carefully: you are not a manager of anything. Understand?Dwight Schrute: That's not entirely true, because he put me in charge of picking a healthcare plan.
Jan Levinson-Gould: Really? Okay, when Michael gets back, you tell him to call me immediately.
Dwight Schrute: Call you immediately, good. Hey listen, since I have you on the phone, um, can I fire Jim?
Jan Levinson-Gould: No.
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What is the song Creed sings in the Benihana Christmas episode?Hey, what is that song in that episode?
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I have watched both series. Both series are good and capable of standing on their own. However, I could do without the US version but I would be upset to have missed the British version. Particularly the exceptional finish to the show, they really managed to build the whole series towards a fantastic send off.
I found the British version was more subtle and, for me, a lot funnier. The US version feels like a plastinated version of the British version. The actors being a little too good-looking, the over-acting is uncomfortable in the wrong way and script develops caricatures and not characters. I think the major cause of this difference is highlighted when you look at the writing and directing credits for the two shows. The British version had two writers and two directors. The US version has 8 directing credits and 10 writing credits. If you adopt the simpsons model for your show you probably shouldn't expect cohesive character and plot development.