Even More Best of 2007 Lists!

The MercuryNews in San Jose, California has a fun list of 2007 Superlatives. "The Office" made the list (as a runner up)!

"FAVORITE COUPLE: Ned (Lee Pace) and Chuck (Anna Friel), the adorable, look-but-don't-touch lovebirds on "Pushing Daisies." RUNNER-UP: Jim (John Krasinski) and Pam (Jenna Fischer) on "The Office." "

The whole list is HERE.

Also...

The Naperville Sun on Chicago listed "The Office" as one of the best shows on TV in 2007.

"When the writers strike was impending, this was the show I was most concerned about having to miss."

Read their whole list HERE.

And...

BuddyTV has "The Office" on a few lists:
BEST FINALE
#2 - "Why was this finale of The Office better than the previous season? After all, it’s hard to top the first time Pam and Jim kissed at Casino Night. However, on the season 3 finale, Jim decides to bail on Karen and asks Pam out on an official date. It left fans over the moon – after all, The Office wouldn’t pull them apart twice on us, would they?"

SEXIEST MEN ON TV
#2 - "He may not be Wentworth Miller or Taye Diggs but John Krasinski brings a different kind of hotness, one that makes him number one in my book."

See all of BuddyTV's best of 2007 HERE.

"It's A Date" One of People's Top 12 2007 Shockers

We were all shocked - or were we?

"As Pam claims in her confessional that all she wants is for Jim to be happy, Jim interrupts to ask her out to dinner. Awww!"

Read it HERE.

Pam Makes EW's List of Best 2007 TV

The writers of Entertainment Weekly have made their list of best moments on TV for 2007.

Do you agree with their choices? Did you love the Sopranos going to black? The Lost Fast FORWARD? Pam saying how she felt on The Office's beach day? Starbucks' death on Battlestar Galactica?

What's missing? Any thoughts on what they over looked?

Check out the list HERE.

The Office Conference Room - "Women's Appreciation" (part 2)

The Conference Room is special today!

Last night NBC aired "Women's Appreciation". You can click HERE to get the feedback from your favorite Office fan sites from when the episode originally aired.

A constant contributor to TheTwoCents, FancyNewBeesly, visited the set the say they shot this episode and has filed the following story about her experience. Enjoy!

Laura Ann
TwoCents Guest Columnist

After being lead on the grand tour of The Office set & sitting at Pam Beesly's desk & stealing a "THIS MAN IS A PERVERT!" flyer from the wall I figured that my weekend in Los Angeles could not possibly get any better.

Then Bob (Bobby Ray Shafer who plays Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration) asked Sarah (founder of TheOfficeChat.com), Claudia, & I if we wanted to go get lunch. He drove us to a mall & we drove around the parking lot for about 10 minutes before we saw a row of trailers. We walked into the mall & Bob took us around in circles & it became apparent that he was looking for something. We did not know what. Finally, he saw someone & said,"Where is The Office?" The person pointed down a scary hallway that lead to a steel door. Bob opened it. It was definitely a "It's like Lost when they met the Others" Dwight Schrute moment. We walked out into a parking garage. All of a sudden in front of us out walked Michael Scott, Pam Beesly, Meredith Palmer, Angela Martin & Karen Fillipelli. They were all in costume & walking out of a shot. I saw that to my left was a small film crew. Someone yelled "Cut!" & it was time to go to lunch. A group of white vans came & picked everyone (including us!) up.

I was in the van with a couple of PA's & a few makeup & wardrobe ladies. We arrived at the trailers & there was the infamous buffet of FABULOUS food! As I stood there piling my plate with food I soaked in the entire scene. Behind me Rashida Jones had taken off her shoes & put on a pair of Uggs. A couple of the PA's were looking for Mindy Kaling. Jenna Fischer had put on a light jacket & was standing about 2 feet away from me. She was still in costume & really looked like she was still in Pam-mode so I didn't have a clue what to say. So I didn't say anything. Angela Kinsey was talking fast & loud to the chefs & Sarah motioned to me to look around. I turned & right across the table from me was Steve Carell joking about the prime rib. I heard a PA tell them that there was only 30 minutes for lunch so I made the decision not to bother any of them.

Sarah, Claudia, & I walked into one of the trailers & sat down with the cast & crew. It's true! They all really do eat together cafeteria style in a giant trailer. Phyllis Smith & Kate Flannery walked in & Phyllis sat next ot me & Kate across from me. They were absolutely adorable & very different from their characters. Phyllis is a sweetheart & very serious & personable. Kate is a bundle of energy & even though she was in Meredith clothes her personality made her bloody gorgeous! She's adorable & talkative & so much fun. When she realized who we were she got back up out of her seat & gave us all hugs & said how weird it was to see people in 3-D after seeing their pictures online all the time. Over on my far left I saw Gene Stupnitsky (writer) eating with the legendary Harold Ramis who directed the episode! I ate lunch in the same room as a Ghostbuster! :)

It was really fun to see everyone interact with each other because everyone called each other by their character names. Bob kept referring to Phyllis as his wife & that was too funny. One of the PA's came in & announced that lunch was over & that everyone was to go back to wherever they were supposed to be. Kate told us that she'd see us at Paley & definitely at her Lampshades show on Saturday. Phyllis said that she wanted pictures at Paley Fest later that night. We said 'goodbye' to everyone & Bob drove us back to our hotel. There are many words to describe that day & the weekend that followed but the only appropriate one is "dawesome."

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 22 - Beach Games

On May 5, 2007 the office workers went for a fun day at the beach - or for Michael to pick his new successor. It all blends together naturally - doesn't it? Oh, and a little thing like Pam's HUGE confession!


Writers: Jennifer Celotta, Greg Daniels
Director: Harold Ramis

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) is being considered for a position in Corporate and has to recommend his replacement. While the group expects a fun outing at Lake Scranton, Michael has planned a day of Survivor-like competitions to find his successor. Meanwhile, Pam (Jenna Fischer) is not asked to join in any of the activities and is forced to watch Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (Rashida Jones) have fun together.

"Beach Day" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room, It's a Wig!

Season 3 - Episode 21 - Women's Appreciation

What is a better way to appreciate women? Take them to the mall on May 3, 2007!

Writers: Gene Stupinsky & Lee Eisenberg
Director: Tucker Gates

Outrage breaks out in the office after Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) gets an unexpected eyeful from a flasher. Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) makes some important personal decisions when he takes the women on a special outing. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Andy (Ed Helms) work on catching the predator.

"Women's Appreciation" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room, SBO's Laura Ann's Set Visit During This Episode, Dwight's Wanted Poster

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Produce Recall

On April 26, 2007 a favorite cartoon duck and mouse were doing something that shouldn't be put on paper for Dunder Mifflin to sell.

Writers: Brent Forrester, Justin Spitzer
Director: Randall Einhorn

The office is in crisis mode after a large shipment of Dunder Mifflin paper is accidentally sent out with an obscene watermark -- and Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to manage the media with an impromptu press conference. Jim (John Krasinski) and Andy (Ed Helms) also attempt to calm the high school principal who has sent out prom invites on the affected stationery.

"Product Recall" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Safety Training

On April 12, 2007 we learned that what goes up, must come down - just ask a watermelon thrown from the roof of the Scranton Business Park.

Writer: BJ Novak
Director: Harold Ramis

Andy returns to the office after several weeks of anger management training, determined to make a fresh start with all the Dunder Mifflin employees. Meanwhile, it's safety training day in the office, and Michael and Dwight are on a mission to illuminate the true dangers of the workplace.

"Safety Training" 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 17 - Cocktails

A game of hide the quarter, a prize duck, and a party at the CFO's house, all jam packed into February 22, 2007's episode entitled Cocktails.

Writer: Paul Lieberstein
Director: J.J. Abrahms

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) and Jan (Melora Hardin) go public with their relationship during a party at their CFO's home. At the party, Jim (John Krasinski) meets Karen's (Rashida Jones) ex. Meanwhile, the rest of the office decides to go to happy hour for drinks.

"Cocktails" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 16 - Business School

On February 15, 2007 we all learned that if you bring your own entrance music and a suit full of candy bars, you too can teach at Business School.

Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Joss Whedon

Ryan (B.J. Novak) invites Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) to be a guest speaker at his business school . Meanwhile, Dwight battles a bat that gets loose in the office while Pam (Jenna Fischer) invites co-workers to her first art show.

"Business School" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Phyllis' Wedding

The happy day had arrived on February 8, 2007 - no, not Pam and Roy - Phyllis and Bob Vance, Vance Refrigeration!

Writer: Caroline Williams
Director: Ken Whittingham

Phyllis (Phyllis Smith) regrets giving Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) an important job at her wedding after several embarrassing moments. Pam (Jenna Fischer) has flashbacks of her own wedding planning when she sees Phyllis's decorations. Meanwhile, Dwight (Rainn Wilson) is determined to catch wedding crashers.

"Phyllis' Wedding" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 14 - Ben Franklin

Four score and seven years ago we had an episode called "Ben Franklin" on February 1, 2007.

Writer: Mindy Kaling
Director: Randall Einhorn

Acting on bad advice from his friend Todd Packer (David Koechner), Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) brings two "adult" performers into the office -a stripper and Ben Franklin -- in honor of Phyllis's (Phyllis Smith) wedding shower. Meanwhile Karen (Rashida Jones) confronts Pam (Jenna Fischer) about her past with Jim (John Krasinski).

Ben Franklin News Items:
TheTwoCents Recap & Review

Interview with Andy Daly (Ben Franklin), Interview with Jackie Debatin (Elizabeth the Stripper)

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 11 - Back From Vacation

January 4, 2007 brought us all "Back From Vacation" to enjoy photos of Jamaican Jan Sun Princess!

Writer: Justin Spitzer
Director: Julian Farino

Still in "vacation mode" after his trip to Jamaica, Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to hang on to his relaxed island vibe despite a wave of office hassles. But it becomes too much when an e-mail containing a racy vacation photo is forwarded around the office. Pam (Jenna Fischer) gets caught in the middle as Jim (John Krasinski) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) argue.

"Back From Vacation" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Season 3 - Episode 10 - A Benihana Christmas

December 14, 2006 brought us the Dunder Mifflin Christmas present with the episode "A Benihana Christmas".

Writer: Jennifer Celotta
Director: Harold Ramis

In a special one-hour holiday episode directed by Harold Ramis, strife on the party planning committee results in two competing Christmas parties, while Michael is dumped for the holidays. Michael (Golden Globe Winner Steve Carell) sends out an inappropriate photoshopped Christmas card and gets his heart broken for the holidays by girlfriend Carol (guest star Nancy Walls). Andy (guest star Ed Helms) takes Michael out drinking, with Dwight (Rainn Wilson) and Jim (John Krasinski), while tensions on the party planning committee between Angela (Angela Kinsey), Pam (Jenna Fischer) and Karen (guest star Rashida Jones) cause rival parties to form.

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Season 3 - Episode 9 - The Convict

We all were introduced to Prison Mike in "The Convict" on November 30, 2006.

Writers: Ricky Gervais & Stephen Merchant
Director: Jeffrey Blitz

Michael (Golden Globe winner Steve Carell) tries to be supportive after learning that one of the new employees is an ex-convict, but gets upset when the staff starts to compare the office to prison. Meanwhile, Jim (John Krasinski) "coaches" Andy (guest star Ed Helms) when he decides to make a play for Pam (Jenna Fischer).

Season 3 - Episode 8 - The Merger

Stamford and Scranton combined in "The Merger" on November 16, 2006.

Writer: Brent Forrester
Director: Ken Whittingham

The Scranton branch and the Stamford branch of Dunder-Mifflin are merged, bringing old friends Jim and Pam back together after months apart. Michael and Dwight and the other employees deal with the changes.

"The Merger" News Items:
Fan Site Conference Room

Interview with Ursula Burton (Hannah)