The Office

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 7:23 am

The BEST sitcom to come along in decades. What a riot.

Clips of the show can be seen here, but to be honest its best when you have the whole history of the characters. Watch ALL the clips in order and you'll be all set for the season premier on Sept 27.
http://www.nbc.com/The_Office/video/#cat=21530

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:00 am

For me it's the BBC series or nothing.

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:01 am

This is the first series that I can think of that does justice to the BBC version. I have only seen the BBC shows a few times though. The Office & Scrubs are the only weekly shows that are must-see for me.

incubus2432 · Post by **incubus2432** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 9:11 am

I'm boycotting sitcoms since "Arrested Development" went off the air.

Actually I tried watching "The Office" a few times and just didn't get into it. Oh well.

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:21 pm

Yes Jason, to me the BBC series is far superior! I enjoy the US series, but it has something missing!...The lead actor(BBC) is a classic!

jdogric12 · Post by **jdogric12** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 2:41 pm

I've liked everything I've seen of Ricky Gervais. He is hilarious.

I miss Arrested D too.

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 5:13 pm

Brian, I hear you regarding Arrested Development. I have all of the DVDs for that series. Classic!!!!! How could that show not make it?? Fox I guess. I can't believe that just about everybody I talk to about great TV shows never even heard of it. Sad.

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 8:04 pm

I'll try to check out the BBC version. I've heard its good. A lot of those BBC sitcoms are good. I loved Ab Fab.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Sat Sep 15, 2007 11:52 pm

Kent and others look out for Extras a series made by Gervais after The Office. Of course it may not translate because some of the guests on the series are not known in States but are very popular or were over here.

scala · Post by **scala** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 12:40 am

extras was fantastic , but i dont think it would have been as good without Maggie who also starred in ugly betty.

royclough · Post by **royclough** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:18 am

Agree Paul did not know she was in Ugly Betty as never watched it

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:58 am

Looks great. I love that British humor... or should it be humour.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/comedy/extras/

brammy · Post by **brammy** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 5:53 pm

I just ordered:

Did they only do two seasons?

brianeharmonjr · Post by **brianeharmonjr** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 6:51 pm

Yes, there were two seasons and two christmas specials, which are all included in that box set. It's perfect because they didn't overdo it. It all comes around and all the loose ends are tied up. They didn't stretch it out forever like some great shows, eventually loosing their spark. If you get all the way through this and still haven't gotten enough, you should definitely check out "Extras". It's Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant's (writers and creaters of the office) 2nd show, which IMHO is equally ingenious. Also, in a slightly different vein, "The Mighty Boosh" and "Look Around You" are 2 more great british comedies.

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Sun Sep 16, 2007 7:15 pm

Free Love Freeway: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JitDWQI9qc