I’ve gotten a few reports that ‘The Job’ is airing ten minutes early tonight, 8:50pm instead of 9pm. NBC.com is also listing the start time as 8:50pm.
Additional footage at the end! Woo-hoo!
Tipsters: Andrew, Jim Mosby
NBC diversity promo contest
“Produce a 15-30 second TV promo for NBC that embraces diversity … You may choose to create a promo for NBC’s Heroes, 30 Rock, or The Office … The top promos will be screened online on NBC’s digital media outlets and live at the NBC Universal Comedy Short Cuts Film Festival.”
The deadline to submit entries is September 28th.
Click the link for the rules and a video clip from Stanley Hudson.
Link: Comedy Short Cuts
Tipster: Claudia
NBC.com to offer free downloads of ‘The Office’
From today’s press release:
NBC.com today announced the launch of its new service, “NBC Direct,” which will allow users to download and view NBC’s popular primetime and late-night entertainment programming on their desktops for up to one week after broadcast … The list of programs available at launch will include “Heroes,” “The Office,” “Life,” “Bionic Woman,” “30 Rock,” “Friday Night Lights,” “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”
Link: NBC.COM TO OFFER USERS FREE, AD-SUPPORTED DOWNLOADS OF POPULAR SHOWS
Tipster: Scott
A final Emmy note
Dear Office Staff,
Considering that you provided some of the funniest moments of the show tonight — from Rainn, Jenna, and John begrudgingly singing the praises of Steve Carell, to Rainn handily winning a rap-off against Kanye West, to Greg’s sweet acceptance speech, to Steve, Jon, and Stephen’s hug for joy;
Considering that many, many of your fans camped out at OfficeTally tonight, and we watched the show and shared in the laughter you provided throughout, as well as commiserated over the losses;
Considering that nearly 400 comments were posted tonight;
You are the best comedy on TV, without question. Your fans adore you.
As Tallyhead Angelica so eloquently puts it: “While I am very sad for the horrendous losses suffered by our favorite Office folks tonight, with or without the Emmys, we still have the best show on television with the most gracious and talented cast around.”
Signing off at 1:40am PT,
:) Jennie
The Weekend Tally
- DVD news: The Office debuted at No. 1 on the national DVD sales chart for the week ending Sept. 9.
- Article: a nice summary of The Office’s Emmy nominations.
- Article: updates on the Office Convention by the Scranton Times-Tribune and The Times Leader.
- Article: Jenna talks about her wardrobe malfunction from last year’s Emmys.
- Article: Craig Robinson talks about Dragon Wars, his audition for The Office, and who would survive a monster attack on Dunder Mifflin.
- Article: First look: ‘Walk Hard’ riffs on greatest rockers, co-starring Jenna Fischer.
- Video: as mentioned in last week’s Weekend Tally, Rainn Wilson appears in several videos for Nike Soccer. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4
- Video: a preview for the movie ‘Juno,’ co-starring Rainn Wilson.
- Appearance: Rainn Wilson will appear in a skit with Kanye West at tonight’s Emmy show.
- Appearance: Steve Carell appears on ‘The Tonight Show with Jay Leno’ on Wednesday, Sept. 26 — the day before the Season 4 premiere of The Office.
- Appearance: Paul Lieberstein conducts a comedy writing session at the Film and Television Forum, Sept. 26-29.
- Auction item: bid on a decorative teapot signed by The Office cast.
Tipsters: Michelle, J, Justin, Big Fan, bsimon, Amanda, Denise
Reminder: The Office starts on TBS tonight!
Just a reminder that The Office debuts on TBS tonight, starting with Season 1, Episode 1: Pilot.
This is the perfect opportunity to get those older episodes on your DVR, or to convert a newbie to the show. (It’s also fun to see Michael Scott’s old slick-backed ‘do.)
TBS airs The Office every Tuesday night at 10pm.
‘The Office’ moves to Amazon’s Unbox
From an NBC press release:
Amazon.com and NBC Universal today announced that a wealth of quality TV content from NBC Universal is now available on Amazon Unbox (http://unbox.amazon.com), Amazon.com’s digital video download service. Amazon Unbox and NBC Universal are offering customers a variety of content packages, including up to 30 percent off when purchasing full seasons of their favorite TV series.
Popular NBC shows now available on Amazon Unbox include the Emmy Award-winning series The Office …
Link: NBC UNIVERSAL TELEVISION CONTENT NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON UNBOX
Previously posted news about NBC/iTunes after the jump.
New ‘Women’s Appreciation’ scenes
I’ve just been notified by a certain Central Time zoner that at least three new scenes are in tonight’s airing of ‘Women’s Appreciation.’
If it hasn’t played in your time zone yet, WATCH IT! And then post a comment. :)
Tipster: DestroyPhone