The Office on NBC - Page 4

Lucy · 03-24-2005, 10:17 PM

I quite liked it. Thank god they didn't put in a laugh track. I think the success of this show hinges on a strong, strange lead, and this guy managed it. I still might prefer the British version (and why, if they're doing the same plots and the same dialogue, didn't they just buy the rights to the UK show and give us that?) but I laughed out loud several times.

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Super Goten · 03-24-2005, 10:37 PM

Hmmm..... I personally thought it was kind of stupid. I did laugh at the jello though.

I have a wierd sense of humor.

Nemeses · 03-24-2005, 10:47 PM

Ok, I think I've finally found one of the worst tv premier shows ever. I just finished watching (cringing, actually) The Office and I cannot recall ever seeing a worse show.

Not funny.

Really REALLY bad acting.

Really REALLY trying too hard and failing.

Really REALLY bad timing in joke (loosely used term here) setup and execution.

I really don't know what else to say about it. It really is the worst show I've seen in a long time. Words fail me. :phhht

Torpedo · 03-25-2005, 12:39 AM

This show is hilarious! The boss is the coolest guy ever.

CCL · 03-25-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy

I quite liked it. Thank god they didn't put in a laugh track. I think the success of this show hinges on a strong, strange lead, and this guy managed it. I still might prefer the British version (and why, if they're doing the same plots and the same dialogue, didn't they just buy the rights to the UK show and give us that?) but I laughed out loud several times.

The first episode was the exact same as the British version (with a few tweaks). After that they are supposed to diverge, though I think some of the same elements/bits will crop up.
It was not bad though I preferred the British version. I would probably watch it again. I thought the guy who played Jim was quite good.
It seemed to me like a show that would be more fitting on cable though. Seemed odd for it to be on NBC. Hopefully NBC will give it a chance though and we'll see how it fares when it finds its own feet.

sleepysluggo · 03-25-2005, 01:02 AM

It seems like this is a love-it or hate-it show. I only saw half of it, but I really liked it and I'll most likely watch it next time. (I've seen the original version and I didn't like it).

LAGuy · 03-25-2005, 01:15 AM

Post-It Note to self:

Re-watch DVD of original The Office tomorrow in order to erase memories of the horrid American version from mind.

SnowflakeGirl · 03-25-2005, 01:49 AM

I didn't laugh once. I don't care to watched humor that's been "tweaked" for so-called American tastes; I got the British version better than this sad, pale, need-to-shake-the-toner-a-bit photocopy.

It's not that I don't like Steve Carell; in fact, I've been a fan of much of his previous work. But Ricky Gervais is just too tough an act to follow. I'm not sure I care enough to give it another chance, either; I'd rather just watch re-runs of the original. Thank God for BBCAmerica.

Critical · 03-25-2005, 02:35 AM

"One word. Two syllables: demarcation"

I didn't think it was the funniest thing I've ever seen, but I have to admit that it did make me laugh. I'm a fan of the British version, which will probably prove far superior than this one...but seriously, who's going to be better than Ricky Gervais really? I may or may not watch it again since they're moving it to Tuesdays.

Hey, it was better than NBC's take on Coupling. After that train wreck last year all of my friends (who don't get BBC America) thought I was nuts for liking the British version of Coupling. They just couldn't believe me when I insisted there was no comparison.

Honeyspur · 03-25-2005, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DJeterFan

Wow - I feel completely different.

I loved it. I thought it was really funny and different.

Same here. I'll be watching it for as long as it lasts. My boyfriend and I were rolling.

03-24-2005, 10:17 PM	#31
Lucy Wonky snarkmistress Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Playing kickball for the beer Age: 32 Posts: 8,608	I quite liked it. Thank god they didn't put in a laugh track. I think the success of this show hinges on a strong, strange lead, and this guy managed it. I still might prefer the British version (and why, if they're doing the same plots and the same dialogue, didn't they just buy the rights to the UK show and give us that?) but I laughed out loud several times. __________________ It's such a fine line between stupid, and clever. -- David St. Hubbins

03-24-2005, 10:37 PM	#32
Super Goten FORT Fogey Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ohio Age: 18 Posts: 1,051	Hmmm..... I personally thought it was kind of stupid. I did laugh at the jello though. I have a wierd sense of humor. __________________ Favorite Reality Tv Quote Ever: "You have to do it. You have to accomplish your dreams." - Charla, The Amazing Race 5

03-24-2005, 10:47 PM	#33
Nemeses Kanai Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In my own world Posts: 3,835	Ok, I think I've finally found one of the worst tv premier shows ever. I just finished watching (cringing, actually) The Office and I cannot recall ever seeing a worse show. Not funny. Really REALLY bad acting. Really REALLY trying too hard and failing. Really REALLY bad timing in joke (loosely used term here) setup and execution. I really don't know what else to say about it. It really is the worst show I've seen in a long time. Words fail me. :phhht __________________ I live in my own world. But it's ok, they know me there. Kid Nation... a sad day for society when the exploitation of children becomes acceptable entertainment for television viewers. "Online communities, like the Fort, are very snarky and borderline cynical when it comes to celebrities and their shenanigans." -- Leo, FoRT Writer

03-25-2005, 01:49 AM	#38
SnowflakeGirl Picture Perfect Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: In the Limelight Posts: 7,348	I didn't laugh once. I don't care to watched humor that's been "tweaked" for so-called American tastes; I got the British version better than this sad, pale, need-to-shake-the-toner-a-bit photocopy. It's not that I don't like Steve Carell; in fact, I've been a fan of much of his previous work. But Ricky Gervais is just too tough an act to follow. I'm not sure I care enough to give it another chance, either; I'd rather just watch re-runs of the original. Thank God for BBCAmerica. __________________ *Sending good vibes and warm fuzzies your way..., SnowflakeGirl* All New AMERICA'S TOP MODEL Recaps! Premiere Pt. 1 & Pt. 2, Ep. 3, Ep. 4, Dinah's Dynamite Ep. 5, Ep. 6, Ep. 7, Ep. 8, Ep. 9, Ep. 10, Ep. 11, Finale Relive every beautiful moment of America's Next Top Model...Click here for links to prior season recaps & interviews.

03-25-2005, 02:35 AM	#39
Critical Bitten Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Merlotte's Bar & Grill Age: 40 Posts: 4,650	"One word. Two syllables: demarcation" I didn't think it was the funniest thing I've ever seen, but I have to admit that it did make me laugh. I'm a fan of the British version, which will probably prove far superior than this one...but seriously, who's going to be better than Ricky Gervais really? I may or may not watch it again since they're moving it to Tuesdays. Hey, it was better than NBC's take on Coupling. After that train wreck last year all of my friends (who don't get BBC America) thought I was nuts for liking the British version of Coupling. They just couldn't believe me when I insisted there was no comparison. __________________ "I try to fill the emptiness deep inside me with Cheetos, but I am still depressed. Only now my fingers are stained orange. I am blue. And I am orange." --Karen Salmansohn

03-25-2005, 12:39 AM	#34
Torpedo Jus chillaxin...... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: On the Island with Survivors Age: 21 Posts: 388	This show is hilarious! The boss is the coolest guy ever.

03-25-2005, 01:02 AM	#36
sleepysluggo clap clap clap Join Date: May 2003 Location: in oblivion Posts: 1,402	It seems like this is a love-it or hate-it show. I only saw half of it, but I really liked it and I'll most likely watch it next time. (I've seen the original version and I didn't like it).

03-25-2005, 01:15 AM	#37
LAGuy aka LAXguy Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,029	Post-It Note to self: Re-watch DVD of original The Office tomorrow in order to erase memories of the horrid American version from mind.