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April 26, 2007: "Product Recall"
Thanks for the hangover remedies last week. I am not drunk today. Nor am I hungover. I am somewhere in the middle. Just past the hangover. Just before drunk — the moment before… or after, depending on how you look at it. Oh, the drunken redhead in the corner knows all and sees almost all.
The scene in the promos for this week's episode in which Jim dresses like Dwight is, in my opinion, one of the funniest scenes that I have ever witnessed. John and Rainn had a great time filming it. We were all laughing out loud — which is a no-no. They had to do a lot of takes. What is a "take"? A take is one pass on a scene. One time through. Get it? Am I talking down to you? I don't mean to. Let me be your TV acting teacher. No wait. What do they say? Those who can't, teach? Screw that. You're on your own.
OK, I'm selfish. The Office is too much fun to work on.
I have to say, Dwight offers Meredith an early lunch to get rid of her, so I'm not in this episode much. I promise the next few weeks will include a little more Meredith and my minivan. I love my minivan. My van was introduced in the "Injury" episode where Michael and Jim took Dwight and his concussion to the hospital in it. Booze bottle. Squirt bottle. Remember?
What else can I tell you? We've been off for a few weeks. If you want to know what everyone has been up to you need to go to OfficeTally.com. There are links for all the talk shows and such, including Angela Kinsey's Letterman appearance! She kicked some major butt!
I am traveling a lot this month and next. (No Lampshades show the first Saturday of May in Hollywood because I will be on the road.) I just went to Vegas to see my drag queen friend, Jackie Beat. She's opening for Roseanne at New York - New York Hotel & Casino. Lot's of Office fans in Vegas, baby. I could barely drink all the free drinks sent over to me. I won $15 on the Wheel of Fortune slot machine — not too shabby since I only spent $5. Last of the big-time gamblers, that's me.
This episode, "Product Recall," has a subplot that was shot at a high school. I was not in those scenes, but my boyfriend was there. He is not a teacher. And no, he's not in high school. He's an NBC photographer. He has worked on a bunch of episodes, like "Phyllis' Wedding." Some of his pictures are on the Office page of the NBC website. He works on Heroes a lot. He is not allowed to tell me what he shoots because I watch that show. He's a funny guy. He has worked on all the NBC shows for the past 21 years. My gay friends like him because he used to shoot the Golden Girls. I have it all. A boyfriend my gay friends envy. Leave him alone. He's mine. I'll scratch your eyes out!
I need a drink. I don't need it, I want it.
Enjoy the new episode! "Product Recall" will not disappoint. Same Office time, same Office channel. This Thursday at 8:30 pm/ET on NBC.
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Apr 25, 2007 12:08 PM
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Thanks for another awesome blog, Kate...you're the coolest! I'm so looking forward to "Product Recall" tomorrow night. I've now watched the scene of Jim imitating Dwight about 10 times, and it kills me every time...that's pure gold, seriously. I also can't wait to see more of Meredith and her minivan in the weeks to come. The Office has been seriously lacking in the Meredith department lately, and I miss her.
Well, I'm off to watch The View...have fun on the road, and enjoy your awesome boyfriend. You're lucky to have a guy that your gay friends can appreciate. I wish I had one of those...
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Apr 25, 2007 1:13 PM
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This is hands down the best celeb blog on this site. Keep up the awesome posts!
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Apr 26, 2007 10:24 AM
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I wish I hadn't caved and watched that Jim/Dwight scene online. It is the funniest scene. My husband hasn't seen it yet so I can't wait to see his reaction to it.
I met your boyfriend outside IO the same night I met you. He was so sweet and just beamed when he talked about you. Very cute 
Take care, Kate!
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Apr 26, 2007 12:24 PM
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Thanks for your blogs, Kate! They really help this Office fan get through the week!
I agree - yes, definitely more Meredith and the minivan! It seems like we haven't seen a lot of her since the birthday party episode (Meredith's). She deserves more than background booze scenes . . . . anyone agree?
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Apr 26, 2007 3:29 PM
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I've been having Meredith and Phyllis withdrawal for the last couple of episodes. The two characters haven't had so much screen time as of late =(. Sucks to hear that Mer doesn't get any tonight.
Looking forward to the new episode nonetheless.
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Apr 26, 2007 5:08 PM
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So excited for a new episode tonight!
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Apr 26, 2007 5:09 PM
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Oh no! I missed the new episode!  I had to teach a Tae Kwon Do class, so I missed out. I have a hard time catching things on TV, but I am sure to buy season three the moment it touches the shelves!
I'm brand new to this site, but Kate, your blog is gonna keep me coming back for more. You rock!
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Apr 26, 2007 10:06 PM
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