Need A Viewing Strategy?

I don't agree with the Modesto Bee that you should watch "Ugly Betty" and record "The Office" but this article is still pretty interesting.

""The Office," 9 p.m. Sept. 27, NBC: A shake-up at Dunder-Mifflin in the season finale means jobs are a-changin' this season. But the big change is that Jim asked Pam out. Like, on a date. Let the "Office" romance begin."

What about you? What is your viewing strategy this upcoming year?

Are You Six Degrees From The Office?

A blogger by the name of Andy B is!

In his blog he shows he can connect himself to Jenna in 1 title! They worked together on a play in college.

Now, he also then goes through connecting himself to Kevin Bacon, because that's what you do.

But it made me think - how about you? Are you connected to "The Office" in any way? Post a comment here and let's see what kind of interesting connections we can make!

Personally, I have an Office connection of (4). I was in a play (West Side Story) with Scott S who was in Sleepers with Kevin Bacon who was in The Woodsman with David Alan Grier who was Bewitched with Steve Carell!

An Enormous Thanks!!

We, at TheTwoCents Branch Office, have to send a HUGE thanks to Nette from Nette's Layouts!

All the graphics for our navigation buttons and our new logo were all created by her!

If you haven't been to her site, it's a great place to get MySpace layouts, graphic comments, etc. All OFFICE themed of course!

Thanks so much Nette!!

Celebrate the Workplace!

Found a cool Labor Day article from the The Oregonian!

"On this Labor Day 2007, we find the American workplace in a precarious condition. Technology is erasing old jobs even as it creates new ones. Workers are forced to be flexible, as the economy lurches through manic highs and depressive dips. Outsourcing, downsizing and disappearing pensions are part of our daily stress diet.

But you know all that. And it's the last thing you want to be thinking about today, on what -- if you're lucky -- is a precious day off.

So think on this: How is it that "The Office" can take such angst-inducing realities and turn them into the funniest show on television? Not only that, what's striking about the NBC series' Season Three DVD (in stores Tuesday) is seeing how this sitcom has become something more than clever wage-slave satire. With an almost total absence of sentimentality, "The Office" is a celebration of the tiny workplace moments that, without our realizing it at the time, add up to some of our most significant relationships."

You can read the full thing HERE.

WIRED Shows Us What We Can Learn From The Office!

This great article (which is older, but still worth posting here) takes our little show and points out some very interesting things about real business!

"After all, openness builds consumer trust, which will move any product-even dead trees. Why? Because "business is always personal," in the words of Michael Scott, regional manager at the Scranton office. "It's the most personal thing in the world."

Read the full article HERE.

TBS Repeat Schedule

While on TBS, I also found its schedule, through October 10th, of the repeats.

Office: An American Workplace, The-Pilot Tue. September, 11 at 10:00 pm

Diversity Day Tue. September, 11 at 10:30 pm
A consultant arrives to teach the staff about tolerance and diversity but Michael insists on imparting his own knowledge. Meanwhile, Jim struggles to keep hold of a lucrative contract extension.

Hot Girl Tue. September, 18 at 10:00 pm
When an attractive woman, Katy, comes to the office to solicit her purses, all of the male staffers vie for her affection. Pam struggles with whether or not to be jealous of Katy's attention.

Alliance, The Tue. September, 18 at 10:30 pm
Michael arranges a morale-boosting birthday party for Meredith and is determined to come up with the funniest message in her card. Dwight wants a pact with Jim to fight the downsizing, and Michael regrets showing off when Oscar asks for sponsorship for a charity walk being undertaken by his nephew, who has cerebral palsy.

Basketball Tue. September, 25 at 10:00 pm
The office staff play a basketball game against the warehouse workers in which Jim shows off to impress Pam and upstage her fiance who is on the opposing team.

Health Care Tue. September, 25 at 10:30 pm
Michael doesn't want to upset the staff so he gets Dwight to pass on news about the company's reduced health provisions. Fed up with his nosiness, Jim and Pam pretend they are suffering from a variety of conditions including Ebola, Mad Cow Disease, spontaneous dentohydroplosion, hotdog fingers, nano-robot infection, and Count Choculitis.

Dundies, The Tue. October, 02 at 10:00 pm
After the annual staff Dundies awards is redlined by corporate, Michael is uncertain if he can produce the calibre of evening his staff have come to expect. Pam meanwhile develops second thoughts about her engagement to Roy while watching video footage of old Dundies award nights.

Office Olympics Tue. October, 02 at 10:30 pm
While Michael and Dwight are out of the office for the day trying to close a deal on a new condo for Michael, Jim and Pam arrange for the staff to participate in an "Office Olympics," where the workers play strange, invented games that they usually play while the boss is out.

Fire, the Wed. October, 10 at 10:00 pm
The Office is forced into the parking lot for the day when a fire starts in the kitchen. To ease everyone's boredom, Jim suggests a game of "Desert Island" and "Who Would You Do?," where certain staff members reveal a little too much information about themselves. Throughout the day, Michael talks business with Ryan, leaving Dwight feeling left out.

Sexual Harassment Wed. October, 10 at 10:30 pm
Michael is forced to abide by the companies new sexual harassment policies all the while trying to entertain his vulgar "BFF" Todd Packer.

TBS Launced It's "Office" Site

TBS has given it's page an Office feel.

They include things such as "About the Show", Cast Bios, Episode Guides, Office Games and more.

Click HERE to check it out.

Seaon 3 DVD TOMORROW!!

A WORLD of information is out there about the DVD!!

Click HERE for OfficeTally who detailed what you get at different stores.

The Denver Post lists the set as a Critic's Choice!
""The Office" returns to NBC on Sept. 27, but you can warm up by watching the four-disc set of season 3. The show may be modeled after the British version that starred Ricky Gervais, but the great Steve Carell made the role his own as the obnoxious and oblivious Michael Scott - regional manager."

The Akron Beacon Journal talking about how much overtime was put into the set.
"Other extras include the complete Lazy Scranton video; bloopers; an interview with writer-director Joss Whedon; commentaries on eight episodes; the videos from the show's ''make your own promo'' contest; a Dwight Schrute music video; and Kevin Cooks Stuff in the Office. (Don't miss the visit to ''the supermarket that only takes quarters.'')"

The Sioux City Journal chimes in with their opinons too!
"If you think you've seen "The Office," think again. In the third season DVD, out Tuesday, there are so many extras you'll wonder where you've been."

Once you get your copy, be sure to share your TwoCents about the Season 3 DVD right here in the TwoCents Branch Office!

Dwight Gives Decorating Tips in GQ

According to the National Post, from Canada, that's the case anyway.

"Dwight Schrute, a.k.a. Rainn Wilson, contributes a sidebar on office decor. Based on the contributors page pic, he looks much better with a beard. (p. 138)"

Read more HERE.

Dwight Knows About Grizzlies!!

Well, the Fresno Grizzlies Baseball Team know him anyway!

They had a game dedicated to Dwight and Johnny Drama from "Entourage" during their August 15th game!

"These two personalities have brought laughter to television audiences across the country and the Grizzlies will find out on August 15th which character fans relate to and like most."

Read more HERE.

No iTunes? Try Hulu!

What's Hulu you ask?

Good question! NBC is hoping you'll want to find out.

Hulu is going to be a free video site (a network version of YouTube you might say) that NBC is helping set up. You can read about it HERE or HERE.

Michael Scott a Classic "Bad Boss"?

The Baltimore Sun thinks so.

In a story about bad bosses, that mentions Ebenezer Scrooge and Mr. Burns, they have this to say:

"Perhaps the most popular contemporary incarnation of the classic "bad boss" is Michael Scott, the regional manager of Dunder-Mifflin on NBC's The Office. A lawsuit featuring Mr. Scott would no doubt be entertaining, as the show is, but when half the courtroom thinks "That's what she said" jokes and blow-up doll gags are hilarious, the best you could hope for is a hung jury (That's what she said)."

Read the whole thing HERE.

The Sacramento Bee Loves The New Dunder Mifflin Site

Yup. Who doesn't?

"Cube chic: Fans of the U.S. version of "The Office" now have another on-the-clock time- waster. A new Dunder Mifflin site (www.dundermifflinpaper.biz) offers a glimpse into the inner workings of the world's most famous fictional paper company."

Check it out here.

MSNBC Can't Wait For "The Office"

MSNBC has posted an article about fall shows that they can't wait to come back.

Our little show that could is atop their list!

"‘The Office’ is taking care of business
I often work long days on Thursdays, which isn’t all bad. There’s very little traffic by the time I haul myself onto the freeway, and when I finally arrive home, there’s a new episode of “The Office” all queued up on the TiVo. The show reminds me how good I have it compared to the sad sacks at Dunder-Mifflin."

Read more HERE.

Did You Know Creed Has A REAL Webpage?

No, not the character - the MAN!

Creed Bratton has all kinds of personal information about himself on his home page.

You can check it out HERE.