The Office

[ISiddiqui]

I actually saw it during the week it was released (ah, DVR fun), and I do have to agree that the proposal was really sweet (looks like Pam, Oscar, and Jim saved the day).

As for Will Ferrell... it'd be interesting to see him try more of a straight man... I can hope!

[Danny]

Great episode!

[OldGiants]

Will Ferrell is a horrible choice, about as idiotic as having Ken Berry follow Andy Griffin and calling the new show Mayberry RFD.

[DanGarion]

I've been hearing Ricky Gervais might end up the boss...

[Draft Dodger]

Gervais would be a brilliant choice.

not sure about Ferrell. my first reaction is that he's too over the top...but since that's how they play Michael anyway, it may not be that ridiculous. it could work.

that quote sounded like he was just fucking around though

[Draft Dodger]

and yes, that was a great episode and awesome proposal

[terpkristin]

Loved the episode.

As I was saying on DC's Facebook post, I'm not into Farrell as Carrell's replacement, but I think Gervais would be equally bad. Rumors are apparently also circulating saying it's going to be Will Arnett. I don't like any of these choices. I think they are good for the people that like the episodes that make you cringe because of what the boss does...for me, those episodes are usually weak.

/tk

[RainMaker]

Farrell would be nice for a few episodes but no way is he a long term option. Gervais would be perfect. In a weird way, I'm sort of looking forward to Michael being gone. His character is annoying more than funny the last few seasons.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by OldGiants

Will Ferrell is a horrible choice, about as idiotic as having Ken Berry follow Andy Griffin and calling the new show Mayberry RFD.

I can't think of any way this compares to that. Any way at all.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Loved the episode.

As I was saying on DC's Facebook post, I'm not into Farrell as Carrell's replacement, but I think Gervais would be equally bad. Rumors are apparently also circulating saying it's going to be Will Arnett. I don't like any of these choices. I think they are good for the people that like the episodes that make you cringe because of what the boss does...for me, those episodes are usually weak.

/tk

I like Will Arnett, but I don't know about how well he'd fit. Could work, it just depends. I think Gervais would be death, but I hope he does do another cameo.

Honestly, I hoped they'd just promote someone internally and not really bring another Micheal level character in. They have enough characters now that they aren't doing enough with. Darrell as boss would have been great. Kelly might have even been fun.

[MizzouRah]

Thought it was a great episode as well.

[Swaggs]

I really enjoyed the episode, too.

Of the three names mentioned (Ferrell, Gervais, and Arnett), I think Ferrell would actually work pretty well as long as he isn't too over the top/party animalish. I think he'd be pretty good as a kind of clueless, but trying to fit in type of boss (kind of folksy but clueless, like his Dubya impersonation would be cool).

Gervais would be fine, but not much of a new dynamic for me. Kind of a safe choice.

I really don't think Arnett is funny. I hope it isn't him.

[jbergey22]

I was under the impression that everyone knew that Farrell was doing the final 4 episodes.

It was even mentioned about earlier in this thread

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The Office -- Season 6

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by jbergey22

I was under the impression that everyone knew that Farrell was doing the final 4 episodes.

It was even mentioned about earlier in this thread

Front Office Football Central - View Single Post - The Office -- Season 6

Yeah, it has even been mentioned in commercials. But in the article he states that he has signed on for next season. That was the news.

[RainMaker]

I sort of don't want it to be someone who dominates the show like Michael did the last few seasons. They have such a unique and dynamic cast that I'd like to see other people used more.

I feel like the show does a good job of bringing in new characters too. Gabe is really good and I always enjoy seeing him used.

[GrantDawg]

Just as an FYI- Pam's hotness peak was official hit on "A Benihana Christmas" in Season 3. That red sweater was just special. That is all.

[DeToxRox]

The biggest issue with all the Carrell replacement's being rumored is they all are at their best playing nearly exact clones of Michael Scott. That well has run dry. I think they need a straight man to replace Scott.

[ISiddiqui]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

IOf the three names mentioned (Ferrell, Gervais, and Arnett), I think Ferrell would actually work pretty well as long as he isn't too over the top/party animalish. I think he'd be pretty good as a kind of clueless, but trying to fit in type of boss (kind of folksy but clueless, like his Dubya impersonation would be cool).

If he played a character like he did in "Stranger Than Fiction", I think it could work. But I doubt they'll go in that direction.

But, speaking of Will Arnett (who I do think is fully), I think Jason Bateman may be perfect.

[JonInMiddleGA]

I believe the perfect choice is so obvious that no one here is thinking of it. And he's going to be available soon, so it all makes perfect sense.

{wait for it}

{wait for it}

Regis Philbin

{be glad I didn't have the heart to slap a spoiler tag on it}

[DeToxRox]

Though it would never happen my dream replacement for Carrell is Bill Murray. I am not sure how people would even respond to it because it would be so bizarre.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by ISiddiqui

If he played a character like he did in "Stranger Than Fiction", I think it could work. But I doubt they'll go in that direction.

But, speaking of Will Arnett (who I do think is fully), I think Jason Bateman may be perfect.

Jason Batemen would be beyond awesome. I wonder why they never even thought of that one? Bill Murray would have been intersting as well.

[jeff061]

I could actually see Bateman.

Other than that, I agree with the sentiment that they should promote from within.

[OldGiants]

Originally Posted by GrantDawg

I can't think of any way this compares to that. Any way at all.

And that is why I have never had respect for your opinions, ever, at any time, on any topic.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by OldGiants

And that is why I have never had respect for your opinions, ever, at any time, on any topic.

Funny, I had this long reasoned arguement on how the two don't compare, but didn't have the time to post it when I orginally responded. I figured if you asked I would later. Then you come with some strange out of the blue personal attack, and saved me the trouble. Thanks.

[RainMaker]

They should make Gabe take Michael's role. Him getting walked all over and overwhelmed would make for some good laughs. As Detox said, I don't want a Michael Scott clone. That character is beyond played out.

[PackerFanatic]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

They should make Gabe take Michael's role. Him getting walked all over and overwhelmed would make for some good laughs. As Detox said, I don't want a Michael Scott clone. That character is beyond played out.

That would be very amusing, actually.

[judicial clerk]

[QUOTJust as an FYI- Pam's hotness peak was official hit on "A Benihana Christmas" in Season 3. That red sweater was just special. That is all.E][/quote]. See, now this is all wrong. Red sweater christmas Pam would be jealous of how hot backwards jog lipsync Pam was. Now, this might be an unfair comparison given backwards jog lipsync Pam's ratio of bounce / ounce. To be fair we would probably need red sweater christmas Pam to jog around backwards for a bit.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by judicial clerk

[QUOTJust as an FYI- Pam's hotness peak was official hit on "A Benihana Christmas" in Season 3. That red sweater was just special. That is all.E]

. See, now this is all wrong. Red sweater christmas Pam would be jealous of how hot backwards jog lipsync Pam was. Now, this might be an unfair comparison given backwards jog lipsync Pam's ratio of bounce / ounce. To be fair we would probably need red sweater christmas Pam to jog around backwards for a bit.[/quote]


I wouldn't argue that. I think red-seater christmas Pam would have backward jogged.....I'm starting to get uncomfortable.

[terpkristin]

Anybody have thoughts about Will Ferrell's first two episodes?

I really dislike them. Last week was barely watchable (I thought the intro was decent and it dropped like a rock beyond that), this week was slightly better but I couldn't bring myself to watch it all.

I may finally be done with it.

/tk

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by terpkristin

Anybody have thoughts about Will Ferrell's first two episodes?

I really dislike them. Last week was barely watchable (I thought the intro was decent and it dropped like a rock beyond that), this week was slightly better but I couldn't bring myself to watch it all.

I may finally be done with it.

/tk

I'm not liking his character at all, which sucks because I've loved this show since its been on.

[Comey]

Well, he's only on for four episodes. He won't be extended (based on what I've read).

This week's show, I felt, was fantastic. It was a perfect show to highlight the ensemble, and to highlight Michael. I'm surprised at how much love the office is showing him, considering how much they couldn't stand him over the years...but, at the same time, perhaps its the wistfulness they're having over his leaving, or that they're realizing the work they now have to do because they'll have a real boss. Either way, I feel like these episodes have highlighted everyone.

Ferrell's character is a four-episode arc. Who replaces him is the one we, as fans, need to judge. And if it's him for good, well...gotta give him some room to grow.

I admit that I haven't watched as much as I did before...but I've enjoyed the past several episodes, because the entire cast has begun to shine again, instead of just a couple of characters. It won't take the place as Community as my favorite show on TV...but Community has reached Arrested Development-esque levels with me, so that's pretty impossible.

[Alan T]

This week's show was probably the worst one I've seen in a while. Both my wife and I watched it at different times and found out that the other didn't make it all the way through the show. I think I made it about 15 minutes but just fell asleep. I think its Will's character that just really is horrible and it is making everyone else unwatchable right now.

[DaddyTorgo]

Ferrell has been brutal.

[Suicane75]

I guess i'm in the minority. I Think Ferrells character has been pretty solid. He's got a trace of Michael in him but seems much smarter.

I will say however that watching a show like Parks & Rec right after The Office makes it glaringly obvious just how under developed the characters in The Office are.

[DeToxRox]

Add Jim Carrey to the glutted list of A-list guest stars for the May 19 season finale of "The Office."

According to EW.com, Carrey will join Ricky Gervais, Will Arnett, James Spader and Ray Romano in the hour-long episode, which will feature many characters vying to take over the Dunder-Mifflin reins from Steve Carell's Michael Scott.

Carell and Scott will departure in next Thursday's (April 28) "Office," with Will Ferrell's Deangelo currently serving as manager.

Carrey's having a busy spring on NBC, previously hosting "Saturday Night Live." Most recently seen by a few people in "I Love You Phillip Morris," Carrey has "Mr. Popper's Penguins" opening later this year.

[panerd]

I think Ferrell has been solid also. He is definitely a toned down Michael Scott. Some of his best moments were when he was reading Toby’s award off the card and did a double take and said how cold it was and when his idea of witty banter was asking where Jim was on 9-11. The King's Speech things was one of the over the top goofy office things but I could totally see Michael's character watching the movie and trying it with Ferrell and the restaurant owner's reaction to Ferrell yelling was great. I think my favorite part was Michael playing the different staff members (especially Stanley's reaction to the Phyllis character) and when they went house to house at the beginning.

As far as comparing it to Parks and Rec, I agree that Parks and Rec and a far fresher show right now but the Office has hundreds of episodes more under their belt so they have done as much as they can when the office idea. Not really a fair comparison right now. And I am not sure any character on Parks and Rec is deeper than Jim, Pam, Dwight, and even some of the side characters.

[DeToxRox]

The Office writers have made all their characters incredibly predictable and very hard to like. I detest Pam & Jim for example. They are just so hard to like anymore.

Each character is just a vehicle for a certain type of joke now. Gets old fast.

With that said, I thought last week was not terrible. It still has its moments but there are some inherent issues with the show.

[OldGiants]

Ferrell has been wretched. The scene where he made Andy pour coffee, etc. on himself was painfully unfunny, possibly the worst minutes of the entire Office run.

The secondary characters getting excited/pissed off at the Dundie award categories was funny. And the Erin character showed Ferrell how to be painful yet funny at the same time when her acceptance speech changed to blowing off Gabe.

Looking forward to the ending. I'm betting Michael and Holly figure out a way to literally ride off into a gorgeous Scranton sunset in the final scene.

[Commo_Soldier]

I agree with most on Farrell. I was really excited when it was announced he would be on the show, but the first episode was just horrendous to watch, thank god for DVR. I really liked this past episode, though. That may have been because a combination of it being a Dundies episode and how horrible last weeks episode was. I'll be glad when Farrell's run is done, hope the writers do better with the actual boss.

[Philliesfan980]

I think many of you are disappointed in Farrell because he's not the "old school" Will Farrell. Just because he's not playing the exact same character he's played in his last 20 movies doesn't mean that it's terrible.

I think they're trying to show Farrell as a flawed boss. I think Andy pouring coffee on himself is a good example of this.

[terpkristin]

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

I think many of you are disappointed in Farrell because he's not the "old school" Will Farrell. Just because he's not playing the exact same character he's played in his last 20 movies doesn't mean that it's terrible.

I think they're trying to show Farrell as a flawed boss. I think Andy pouring coffee on himself is a good example of this.

Maybe some of them. But I actually don't like any of his movies, so I don't think that's it for me. I just didn't find the shows funny. They were more cringe-inducing.

/tk

[Swaggs]

I like Ferrell and love the Office (and want to like them together), but I think most of this season has been a disaster.

[DaddyTorgo]

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

I think many of you are disappointed in Farrell because he's not the "old school" Will Farrell. Just because he's not playing the exact same character he's played in his last 20 movies doesn't mean that it's terrible.

I think they're trying to show Farrell as a flawed boss. I think Andy pouring coffee on himself is a good example of this.

I wasn't expecting any particular character of his - I just don't think his boss is very funny at all. Pretty dry and boring actually.

[jeff061]

To me the character just seems like a more bland Michael. Nothing interesting or different. It's the more of the same done worse.

[Philliesfan980]

I'm really hoping that Will Arnett ends up being the boss. If he can play the same "gob" type role, I think that will be awesome.

[Draft Dodger]

Originally Posted by jeff061

To me the character just seems like a more bland Michael. Nothing interesting or different. It's the more of the same done worse.

can't really blame Ferrell for that though. honestly, I'm impressed with his restrained performance.

[jeff061]

Agree. Wasn't blaming Ferrel. I think he's done as well as he could with the material.

[Pyser]

Originally Posted by Philliesfan980

I'm really hoping that Will Arnett ends up being the boss. If he can play the same "gob" type role, I think that will be awesome.

I think someone here mentioned jason bateman as a good replacement. I think that's EXACTLY what the show needs.

Otherwise it won't last another season. The show is brutally bad this season.

[Pyser]

after watching 30 rock this week, i think michael keaton would be a fantastic new boss on the office

[Mota]

So is it presumed that Ferrell won't be back as the boss next season?