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The Office: The Untold Story of the Greatest Sitcom of the 2000s: An Oral History
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67/100Critics
88/100Scholars
Author:
Andy Greene
Publisher:
Dutton Books
Date:
March 24, 2020
The cast, crew, writers, and producers of one of the most iconic television shows of the 21st century dish on their experiences on set and what made the program so special.
What The Reviewers Say
Andy Greene’s love letter to the show is a dream guide and oral history into the full creative process from the perspective of the writers, producers, cast and even some of the network executives.
Though the occasionally repetitive narrative would have benefited from a shade more editing and a greater willingness to address the show's missteps, fans will nevertheless be richly rewarded by insights into watershed moments, such as the meticulous location scouting that went into salesman Jim Halpert's proposal to receptionist Pam Beesly.
The narrative, ably curated by Greene, features...cogent chapters about key episodes, lead characters such as the boss, Michael Scott (Steve Carrell), and assistant to the regional manager, Dwight Schrute (Rainn Wilson), craft talk, and nuts-and-bolts details.
... a fascinating oral history.
