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So this week, in honor of the fans, I have decided to make this blog totally cyber-active. That is, interactive in cyberspace. Basically I'm planning to answer some questions that were posed to me last week. I will continue to do this as we wrap up the summer, so keep the questions coming. I won't give credit or bylines to these questions, nor will I take any flak for paraphrasing or changing the questions completely. Why? Because that’s just the way I roll.
Question 1: Where will The Office shoot this season, apart from the set? Any chance we could see Michael at Hooters or Applebee's again?
If I were running the ship, we would be at Hooters weekly. But alas, I am not, so we are not. Not sure about frequenting either of those establishments, but future episodes call for outings to a convention in Philadelphia, a Hindu festival, a beet farm and, rumor has it, a trip to Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Question 2: I heard that Ed Helms (The Daily Show) may be doing a few episodes of The Office, and I just wanted to know if that was true.
Yes, it is true. Ed Helms will be making an appearance in The Office. And it is also true that Ed and I went to the same high school in Atlanta, Georgia, and our families are friends. I have also recently found out that we will be inducted into our high school’s "Hall of Fame" at some point this year. It is not Cooperstown (my lifelong dream), but it is still nice.
Question 3: Will Scrantonicity play an office party?
You can bet your bottom dollar.
Question 4: Will Angela's poster of the babies playing instruments have a bigger role this year?
For all of our sakes, let us hope not.
Question 5: Will Oscar's significant other make an appearance?
Oscar’s significant other (it's Gil, by the way) does make an appearance in Season 3. Oscar’s secret may not be a secret for long.
Question 6: Will Phyllis and Bob Vance of Bob Vance Refrigeration get engaged?
What?!? You don’t want to know about Kevin and his barely seen fiancée, Stacy? Why do you care about Phyllis and not Kevin’s love life?!? Well, just for that, no comment on either front.
Question 7: Does Kevin have a MySpace page yet? An iTunes playlist?
Kevin has had a MySpace page for some time, set up by Pam. He runs that all by himself, with no help from me. This is his URL. I don’t know if Kevin has a iTunes playlist or not. There have been rumors, but he hasn't told me anything.
Question 8: "The Injury" is one of the funniest episodes, but I tend to watch "Drug Testing," "The Dundies" and "Booze Cruise" the most.
OK, I guess this is not really a question, but it is cool to hear. Hey, did anybody notice that I picked the episode ("The Injury") that would be the fan favorite? And I promise there was no cheating.
Question 9: When will we meet the other branch?
There is an episode in the early part of the season called "The Convention," so it is safe to say we will see some other employees of Dunder-Mifflin there.
Question 10: Is there any word on the cast from the British version of The Office visiting?
Most, if not all, of the cast of the British show have come by and visited us on set. The only confirmed rumor/plan/intense speculation is that Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant will be writing an episode this season.
Lucky Question No. 11: Ryan is a temp. Just how temporary will he be? If The Office goes for 10 seasons, will he be in all 10? I love Ryan and hope he gets hired full-time.
Hey, as soon as you have word that the show will go 10 seasons, I will let you know if Ryan will be there for all 10. Until then, B.J. Novak is still playing Ryan in Season 3.
Question 12: I'm getting married soon. Can Scrantonicity play my wedding?
Scrantonicity is currently booking engagements. We are cheap and, as long as there are drinks, really, really good.
Question 13: I get the sense that a Jan/Jim/Pam triangle is brewing. Any truth to this?
I only know of a Jan/Michael/Carol triangle. Or at least, that is the only triangle I am permitted to speak about due to my arrangements/contractual obligations with the mother ship.
Question 14: If the Dundies are an annual event, does that mean the viewers will get to see another awards show this year? Will we get to see Kevin win any more Dundies?
The Dundies are an annual event, but I am not sure the cameras will record the event this year. With the Dundies, Christmas, Valentine's Day, the Olympics, Halloween, etc, we could probably just repeat these events and have pretty close to a full season. So the writers will probably not have all of these events captured by the camera each year. Some, yes. But probably not all.
Question 15: Also, I am kinda curious what exactly Kevin's job is. What does an accountant do all day? Why does it take three of them — Angela, Oscar and Kevin? (I have never worked in that kind of office.) Has Kevin highlighted the numbers "6" and "9" on his keyboard?
Kevin’s job at Dunder-Mifflin is very difficult. First, he has to deal with Angela. That, in and of itself, is a full-time job. Second, he has to account for employee spending, which with Michael is also very difficult. He processes sales slips and makes sure those accounts are paid. He does payroll. And eats a lot of M&Ms. The numbers "6" and "9" are not currently highlighted. But by this afternoon, they will be.
Non-question 16: Thanks for giving me some other options for summer TV-watching. I do enjoy some of the shows mentioned, but I am just loving Deadwood and Rescue Me. As I mentioned before, I will not and do not watch any reality programming in the summer, aside from the Los Angeles Dodgers.
This week on the webisodes [at NBC.com/the_office]... Angela really gets under Kevin’s skin, and Kevin pays homage to one of the great comics. No really, he does. Let’s hope you enjoy it more than Oscar and Angela did.
And Thursday night on the mother ship, NBC is airing three repeats of The Office, prime-time edition. The minimarathon will air from 8:30-10 pm/ET. Central-time-zone dwellers should do their own math accordingly. First up that night is "Michael’s Birthday," or as I like to call the episode, "Oh, No, Please Tell Me Kevin Does Not Have Skin Cancer." I was told the only reason the network did not name the episode that was due to complaints from TV Guide about the title length. Damn them.
Thanks again for all your questions. Feel free to keep them coming. I may not be able to tell you much about Jim and Pam, but if you are really nice to me, I will tell you what happens when you don’t restart the computer on Lost. I have some writer friends over there. I am sure they wouldn’t mind me telling you.
Next week: My exclusive Emmy coverage from the Shrine Auditorium. Now, if I could only get that invite to the TV Guide after-party. Anybody know who I can call?
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Aug 24, 2006 8:36 AM
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I don't know who you can call to get an invite...I say show up and they'll definitely let you in...just act like you are supposed to be there. (Party Crashing 101).
Thanks for taking the time to answer questions. Any chance of NBC running The Office re-runs every weeknight leading up to the season premier? That would be the best!
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Aug 24, 2006 10:30 AM
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I absolutely adored today's webisode!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was the greatest! I loved your dance moves, and your confronation with Angela. It was classic!!!! And I am really pulling for all of you come Sunday night!!!!!!!!!! I can't wait, and have fun at the Emmy's!!!
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Aug 24, 2006 2:52 PM
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QUESTION:
Is it true that Kevin is cheating on his fiancee Stacy with Angela? And is it true that Stacy is cheating on her fiance Kevin with Dwight? And it is true that Angela would obviously be cheating on her boyfriend Dwight with Kevin?
Also- Does Kevin think Michael has B.O.? Or does he think Jan does?
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Aug 24, 2006 6:15 PM
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Hey! I just wanted to tell you that I love your blog and I love the webisodes and I love the show! I also wanted to tell you that after I stopped screaming after the final scene of the season 2 finale (so. good.) one of the first thoughts that came to mind was how depressed Kevin's going to be that his band isn't going to get to play at Pam and Roy's wedding. He was so looking forward to it. At least I hope Pam and Roy still aren't getting married. Maybe you could play at Pam and Jim's wedding, but that wouldn't be much fun for the season, though, would it? It'd be: Jim proposes, Pam says yes, Jim and Pam get married (Kevin's band plays!), the whole office is invited except for Angela and Michael but Michael goes anyway. See, no fun. I guess Roy shouldn't be invited either, that'd be awkward. 
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Aug 24, 2006 10:08 PM
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Loved you in the new webisode! Your bit at the end had me giggling.
If you are inviting more questions, I have a few:
- Given Kevin's fondness for the number 69 and a place called Hedonism, where do you think he met his fiance Stacy? What is she like?
- What does Kevin think of his officemates?
- What would Kevin do on a typical weekend?
- Why is question #11 lucky?
- (Not a question) I watched "The Fight" the other day and your line from The Karate Kid ("Sweep the leg.") is one of my favorites! I think it shows how funny Kevin can be, but usually by the time he has thought of the joke, the moment is long gone.
- Tell us something super-secret about the new season. We won't tell!
I really enjoy reading your blogs. I'm looking forward for more and can't wait for the new season to begin!
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Aug 24, 2006 11:24 PM
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Brian, Brian, Brian, Brian -- you cracked me up to no end on the webisode today. I told Kevin on myspace, but I wanted to tell you too.
In other news, are you going to be thinking about the final episode of Deadwood while you're at the Emmys? I know the Emmys are a really big deal and all, but so is the tragically premature end of the greatest (non-comedy, of course!) TV show in the history of TV shows. You might not feel that strongly about it .. . . .
Anyway, you're going to look totally hot at the Emmys and I will be watching you and -- OH! -- I have a question: Of course The Office is going to win, but I am wondering about all those poor people who don't win and then have the cameras in their faces and have to keep a smile pasted on -- do they have to do like some extra acting exercises just for that one horrible moment? Yes, that's my question.
Thanks.
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Aug 25, 2006 12:13 AM
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Yet another great webisode this week. You trying to be 'stealthy' was hilarious. Have a great time at the Emmy's and I'll be watching for all of you and rooting for you!
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Aug 25, 2006 12:28 PM
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Brain - I really want to know if Kevin knows about Angela and Dwight. Sometimes it seems like he might have suspicions. Also, how long has Kevin been engaged? All my other questions probably fall under the category of being sensored by the mother ship. Thanks! (Love, Love, Love the show)
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Aug 25, 2006 8:13 PM
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QUESTION:
So now that "The Office" has won an Emmy are you going to allow it to change you? Will you all be acting hoity-toity now that you've been decorated by the Academy?
(Congrats, by the way!)
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Aug 30, 2006 12:25 PM
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