E!'s Kristin Says 30 Episodes Sounds Real!

"Sarah in Portland, Oregon: Is it true we're getting 30 half-hours of The Office next season?

I'm hearing that NBC actually requested 32 half-hours, but producers think that's just beyond the pale, so it could settle out at 30 after all. Meanwhile, ABC has requested 24 hours of Desperate Housewives next season. I'm also told that DH is able to do seven new eps to finish out this season by working seven consecutive Saturdays, so when the show returns, you raise a glass to the cast and crew for putting their backs into it."

Read her whole column HERE.