You had me at jello.
In an Entertainment Weekly interview with The Office executive produce Greg Daniels, Greg makes an intriguing statement about this past week’s episode, ‘Goodbye, Michael.’
A tiny mystery story — which I’m not sure anyone’s going to catch and will come out a few episodes from now — is being set up here…
What do you think this ‘mystery story’ is? Post away! :)
Greg Daniels is one of the most powerful figures in the TV comedy business. The former “Saturday Night Live” and “The Simpsons” writer is behind one of NBC’s most important comedy hopes (Amy Poehler’s “Parks and Recreation”) and its biggest scripted hit (“The Office,” which just launched in five-days-a-week syndication to local stations covering 98 percent of the country).
Daniels talked with TheWrap’s Josef Adalian about how “The Office” went from struggling to smash hit, why he doesn’t like product placement and whether he thinks his show could live on with a totally new cast.
The Hollywood Reporter recently held a roundtable with TV executive producers, including The Office’s Greg Daniels. Here are some video clips from that roundtable:
On the mockumentary format:
On spoilers:
Tidbits about ‘The Office’ show, cast, and staff for the week ending October 26.
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From press release:
TV COMEDY GIANT GREG DANIELS TO RECEIVE THE AUSTIN FILM FESTIVAL 2008 OUTSTANDING TELEVISON WRITER AWARD
Five-time Emmy Winner and Adapter of “The Office” Will Accept Award at October Festival
AUSTIN, Texas Sept. 4, 2008 — The Austin Film Festival (AFF) will honor writer, producer and director Greg Daniels with the 2008 Outstanding Television Writer Award at the 15th Annual Austin Film Festival (Oct. 16-23, 2008). Daniels will receive the award at the Austin Film Festival Awards Luncheon presented by AT&T on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2008 at the Austin Club.
AFF co-founder and Executive Director Barbara Morgan said, “We’re thrilled to honor Greg Daniels for his contribution to ground-breaking comedic television on four landmark series all still on the air: “Saturday Night Live,” “The Simpsons,” “King of the Hill” and “The Office.” Throughout his work, Daniels represents the innovative spirit of the Outstanding Television Writer Award. We look forward to hosting him at the Conference.”
Congratulations, Greg!
More information at the Austin Film Festival blog, or read more of the press release after the jump. Continue reading “Greg Daniels to receive Outstanding Television Writer Award”
From Variety:
Link: Aziz Ansari hired for ‘Office’ spinoff
Tipster: George
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The Office’s Executive Producer Greg Daniels and the writing staff blogged live after ‘Dinner Party’ aired on the East Coast.
It’s hilarious!
Link: Greg Daniels and Writers Live Blog
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