Mose leaves the Farm

Everyone's favorite 27-year-old who has never left the Schrute family beet farm has packed up.

Michael Schur (who plays Mose) was one of the original writers of The Office and is the co-creator of Parks and Recreation, which debuts this Thursday. Schur, who is directing several Parks and Recreation episodes, was asked to ruturn to the character of Mose, but just doesn't have the time. Aw, man!

To read the entire New York Magazine article, go here...

Cousin Mose's Baby on "The Office"

During this week's episode - "Baby Shower" the baby of Michael (Mose) and J.J. Schur made his Office premiere.

This screen shot is the scene with J.J. standing behind Steve Carell and baby "Little Mr. Trouble" is in Steve's arms.

How do I know? Grandpa Regis told us all this morning!

Michael Schur to be on Costas Now

HBO's sports program, "Costas Now" is going to be LIVE on Tuesday, April 29th at 10pm.

One of the segments has to do with blogs and their place in sports. Michael Schur will be part of a video taped segment as a part of the discussion!

Be sure to tune in to check it out!

Michael Schur Discusses Mose, Baseball, The Strike and Teri Hatcher!

All this and more is captured in a great interview Michael Schur did for a Kansas City blog recently.

"On to your other job, and I read where “The Office” is coming back on April 10, great news. Did the strike scare you? What's the best picket line story you can tell me?

The fear for me was that the explicably adversarial relationship between the people who program content for a living and the people who provide that content would metastasize, and before cooler heads prevailed, the entire TV industry would collapse in on itself like a dying star. (So yes, it did scare me, I guess.) Thankfully, the AMPTP finally realized that the total amount of money we are asking for is less than what Rupert Murdoch pays his mechanic’s assistant’s pool guy’s plumber’s animal trainer’s tennis instructor’s mechanic.

As for picket line stories, the best and funniest one was definitely the time a group of us walked in circles for 3 hours at the CBS lot. The second best story was the time a group of us walked in circles for 3 hours at the Paramount lot."

Read the whole interesting article HERE.

"Office" Gets Award Nominations

Nope

Not Dundies this time.

Over the last 24 hours nominations have been announced for the Golden Globe awards and the Writers Guild Awards and some of our friends from "Dunder Mifflin" have been nominated.

Golden Globe Awards
BEST PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A TELEVISION SERIES – COMEDY OR MUSICAL
ALEC BALDWIN - 30 ROCK
STEVE CARELL - THE OFFICE
DAVID DUCHOVNY - CALIFORNICATION
RICKY GERVAIS - EXTRAS
LEE PACE - PUSHING DAISIES

Writers Guild Awards
COMEDY SERIES
CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, Written by Larry David; HBO
ENTOURAGE, Written by Marc Abrams, Lisa Alden, Michael Benson, Brian Burns, Doug Ellin, Alex Gansa, Tim Griffin, Dusty Kay, Stephen Levinson, Ally Musika, Wes Nickerson, Rob Weiss; HBO
FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS, Written by Damon Beesley, James Bobin, Jemaine Clement, Eric Kaplan, Bret McKenzie, Iain Morris, Duncan Sarkies, Paul Simms, Taika Waititi; HBO
THE OFFICE, Written by Steve Carell, Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels, Lee Eisenberg, Anthony Farrell, Brent Forrester, Mindy Kaling, Ryan Koh, Lester Lewis, Paul Lieberstein, B.J. Novak, Michael Schur, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky, Caroline Williams, Larry Wilmore; NBC
30 ROCK, Written by Brett Baer, Jack Burditt, Kay Cannon, Robert Carlock, Tina Fey, Dave Finkel, Daisy Gardner, Donald Glover, Matt Hubbard, Jon Pollack, John Riggi, Tami Sagher, Ron Weiner; NBC

EPISODIC COMEDY - any length - one airing time
Pie-Lette (Pushing Daisies), Written by Bryan Fuller; ABC
The Job (The Office), Written by Paul Lieberstein & Michael Schur; NBC
Negotiation (30 Rock), Written by Matt Hubbard; NBC
Local Ad (The Office), Written by B.J. Novak; NBC
Phyllis's Wedding (The Office), Written by Caroline Williams; NBC
Sally Returns (Flight of the Conchords); Written by James Bobin & Jemaine Clement & Bret McKenzie; HBO

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Dunder Mifflin Infinity

On Oct 4, 2007 we all enjoyed "Dunder Mifflin Infinity".

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Craig Zisk

THERE'S A NEW BOSS IN TOWN - Much to the dismay of Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and many of the employees, Ryan (B.J. Novak) returns to the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin to bring the company into the digital age. Angela (Angela Kinsey) is still upset about her cat. Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski, Jenna Fischer, Melora Hardin, Ed Helms, Leslie David Baker, Brian Baumgartner, Kate Flannery, Oscar Nunez, Phyllis Smith, Paul Lieberstein, Mindy Kaling, Craig Robinson and Creed Bratton also star.

"Dunder Mifflin Infinity" News Items:
TwoCents Recap & Review, Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 23 - The Job

On May 17, 2007 we said good bye to season 3, however, we got the one question JAM fans have been waiting for, for THREE years!

Writers: Paul Lieberstein, Michael Schur
Director: Ken Kwapis

In a special one-hour finale, the office is still buzzing from the events of their day at the beach. A job opening in Corporate pits coworker against coworker as Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell), Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (Rashida Jones) all head to New York for final interviews. In Scranton, Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) new regime institutes sweeping reforms, Pam (Jenna Fischer) plays an interesting role, and Jan (Melora Hardin) comes in with exciting news.

"The Job" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 18 - The Negotiation

On April 5, 2007 the March Madness of NCAA was over and we caught up with Dunder Mifflin while Michael and Darryl both angle for raises and Dwight FINALLY gets to be the office hero as Roy comes looking for Halpert.

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Darryl (Craig Robinson) decides to meet with Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to negotiate a pay increase. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) deals with the consequences of Pam's (Jenna Fischer) confession to Roy (David Denman).

"The Negotiation" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 13 - The Return

The funny is always coming back and it did again in "The Return" on January 18, 2007.

Writers: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupinsky
Director: Greg Daniels

Oscar (Oscar Nuñez) returns from his long vacation with mixed emotions on whether or not he still wants to be a part of the office. Meanwhile, Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes advantage of recent events to get closer to Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell). Jim (John Krasinski) turns to Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) for help to stage a prank on a new target.

"The Return" News Items:
Interview with Yvette Nicole Brown (Paris - Staples Worker)

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Traveling Salesmen

We all got in the car and went to make sales in "Traveling Salesmen" on January 11, 2007.

Writers: Michael Schur, Lee Eisenberg, Gene Stupinsky
Director: Greg Daniels

On Andy's (guest star Ed Helms) suggestion, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) has staffers team up for sales calls, leading to some interesting, insightful moments in the field. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) attempts to cover for Angela (Angela Kinsey) after she misses an important deadline. Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) receives surprising information.

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Branch Closing

We all found out that there was a "Branch Closing" on November 9, 2006.

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Tucker Gates

When Jan tells Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) that the Scranton Branch will be shutting down, Michael strives to keep his staff's spirits up. Meanwhile, everyone privately begins to envision how their lives will change in the aftermath.

"Branch Closing" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 2 - Episode 16 - Valentine's Day

The Office did Halloween and Christmas - it only makes sense that Valentine's Day shows up too on February 9, 2006. We also saw the birth of the Dwight Bobblehead! Who has one? I do!

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Greg Daniels

Michael takes a bite out of the Big Apple when he heads to corporate headquarters in New York City for a meeting with Jan (Melora Hardin) on Valentine's Day. But he may be biting off more than he can chew, for he and Jan are in for a big surprise. Back at the office, Pam hopes for a holiday gift---something, anything---from her fiancé. Conan O'Brien has a blink-or-you'll-miss-it cameo. - TV Guide

"Valentine's Day" News Items:
Interview with Craig Anton (Craiggers)

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Christmas Party

YANKEE SWAP!!! Everyone gathered around the Christmas tree for secret santa on December 6, 2005. Nameplates, baby posters, keychains, old shirts, ipods, ovenmitts and paintball lessons all waited under the tree. Thank goodness for Vodka!

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Charles McDougall

There aren't a lot of ha-ha-has with the ho-ho-hos at the office Christmas party after Michael suggests swapping secret Santa gifts. Michael then tries to lift spirits by introducing spirits---namely, vodka shots. Meanwhile, Jim gives Pam a sweet present. - TV Guide

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Office Olympics

October 4, 2005 we saw the gang all compete in many events for some fancy yogurt lids on paperclip chains. We had the birth of flonkerton and dunderball!

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Paul Feig

While Dwight helps Michael buy a condo, Jim runs the games of the office olympiad, time-killing contests played with office supplies. - TV Guide

"Office Olympics" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 1 - Episode 4 - The Alliance

On April 12, 2005 we learned that the best place to hide is taped in a large cardboard box in the warehouse. Do I think it's a good idea? Absolutely I do.

Writer: Michael Schur
Director: Bryan Gordon

Dwight proposes an alliance with Jim to combat downsizing; Michael forces Pam to create a birthday party to improve morale.