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The Office (Original title)The Office An American Workplace (Alternative title)
Date: 24 March 2005 (Television)

Country: USA





Genre:
Comedy

Subjects:
Offices, Office workers, Management, Work environment
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (18)
In: Emmy v31 n5 Sep/Oct 2009  Pages: 46-73
Title: Gold RushArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Photos from the 61st Primetime Awards.

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v36 n4 Winter 2009  Pages: 161-168
Title: Cynics encouraged to apply: The Office as reality viewer...Author: KOCELA, Christopher Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...training". Suggests that the American adaptation of The OFFICE redefines "mockumentary" in a time when reality programming is dominant.

In: Television Business International vSuppl nFormats Apr/May 2009  Pages: 14-16
Title: Formatting laughsAuthor: FRY, Andy Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article discussing the growing international market for comedy television formats, including new opportunities in the US prompted by the success of The OFFICE. With sidebar on sketch and clip formats.

In: Emmy v31 n2 Mar/Apr 2009  Pages: 66-67
Title: academy news: After Office HoursAuthor: SLATE, Libby Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Report from a showcase for The OFFICE.

In: Journal of Popular Film & Television v35 n4 Winter 2008  Pages: 154-163
Title: The Americanization of The Office: A Comparison of the...Author: GRIFFIN, Jeffrey Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Offbeat NBC Sitcom and Its British Predecessor".

In: Metro n159 2008  Pages: 110-115
Title: 'It's they threw a panther in the air and caught it in...Author: TURNBULL, Sue Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...embroidery: television comedy in translation". With reference to the US television remake of KATH & KIM, examines the adaptation process, highlighting cultural translation and the factors needed for global success.

In: Empire n225 March 2008  Page: 146
Title: At home/TV: The Office (US): Season TwoAuthor: TOY, Sam Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Emmy v29 n5 Sep/Oct 2007  Pages: 46-69
Title: Silver & GoldArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Photos of winners at the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards.

In: Emmy v29 n3 PrimeTime 2007  Pages: 200-205
Title: All worked upAuthor: ROBERTS, Robin Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Rainn Wilson, John Krasinski and Jenna Fischer from The OFFICE talk about their work.

In: Creative Screenwriting v14 n5 Sep/Oct 2007  Pages: 60-65
Title: In The Office with Greg DanielsAuthor: DAVIS, Jason Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Executive producer Greg Daniels talks about creating a US version of British comedy series The OFFICE.

In: Written By v10 n3 April 2006  Pages: [28]-33
Title: Office lifeAuthor: ROSEN, Lisa Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Writer/executive producer Greg Daniels talks about the creation of the US version of comedy series The OFFICE, with comments from some of the show's writer/performers.

In: Emmy v28 n4 Jul/Aug 2006  Page: 46
Title: in the mix: the top 10 TV bosses from HellAuthor: BUSHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Empire n204 June 2006  Page: 156
Title: At Home/TV on DVD: The Office: An American Workplace,...Author: O'HARA, HelenArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: "...Season 1".

In: Broadcast 1 Jul 2005  Page: 5
Title: Aussies Pull OfficeArticle type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Australian broadcaster Network Ten has dropped the US version of comedy series The OFFICE after two episodes.

In: TV Guide v53 n40 2 Oct 2005  Pages: 36-37
Title: I Won't Let My Costars Look Me In The EyeAuthor: FRETTS, Bruce Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Steve Carell about his success with the film The 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN.

In: TV Guide v53 n14 3 Apr 2005  Page: 38
Title: "I Think I'm an Idiot"Author: BATTAGLIO, Stephen Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief article about Steve Carell in relation to the series.

In: TV Guide v52 n10 6 Mar 2004  Pages: 36-38
Title: Office renovationAuthor: HOCHMAN, David Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about the preparation for the American (NBC remake) version of the BBC series.

In: Broadcast 15 Oct 2004  Pages: 2-3
Title: Spot the differenceAuthor: ROSSER, Michael Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Brief details of the US version of comedy series The OFFICE, with cast photographs of the US and UK versions of the show.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (3)
Title: TV finales FAQ: all that's left to know about the endings of your favorite TV shows
Author: TROPIANO, Stephen  Pages: xi, 409 pages
Description: The book also includes a short chapter on the series Breaking Bad (2008-2013).

Title: Wired TV: laboring over an interactive future
Author: MANN, Denise  Pages: viii, 296 pages

Title: Beyond sitcom: new directions in American television comedy
Author: SAVORELLI, Antonio  Pages: vi, 211 p.