Jenna Fischer in THR’s Emmy roundtable

The Office’s Jenna Fischer talks about her shortlived stint as a phone psychic:

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See all five videos of THR’s Emmy roundtable with comedy actresses, which include Amy Poehler (Parks & Recreation), Julie Bowen (Modern Family), Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory), Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives), Jenna Fischer (The Office), and Lea Michele (Glee). [Videos no longer available]

Paul Lieberstein signs 3-year deal with UMS

According to Deadline.com, Paul Lieberstein signed a 3-year deal with NBC Universal Studios, which includes continuing to serve as showrunner/executive producer for The Office.

The article includes some interesting tidbits about the origin of his role as hapless HR rep Toby Flenderson, as well as The Office Season 7 finale.

Congratulations, Paul!

Link: ‘The Office’ Showrunner Paul Lieberstein Signs 3-Year Overall Deal With UMS

P.S. The Office Season 8 has been confirmed, no other seasons beyond that. (Yet.)

Angela Kinsey & Kate Flannery at iO West

The Office’s Angela Kinsey and Kate Flannery appear in iO West’s ‘The Armando Show’ tomorrow, June 8!

“The Armando Show begins with one suggestion from the audience, which is then interpreted by that night’s Armando through a personal and truthful improvised monologue. Inspired by that monologue, a cast composed of veteran alumni perform scenes which, in turn, inspire a response from Armando. This propels hilarious interchanges between Armando’s monologues and the company’s scenes.”

Cast: Angela Kinsey, Kate Flannery, Josh Dubose, Seamus McCarthy, James Grace, Megan Grano, Mike Bunin, Shulie Cowen

The Office nominated for Critics’ Choice Television Awards

The Office has been nominated for two inaugural Critics’ Choice Television Awards, sponsored by the Broadcast Television Critics Association (BTJA):

  • Best Comedy Series: The Office
  • Best Actor in a Comedy Series: Steve Carell

Congratulations!

The CCTAs will be presented June 20 in Beverly Hills. The event will be streamed live on VH1.com and rebroadcast on the ReelzChannel.